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Avatar for Southern Comfort Heating and Air, LLC
Southern Comfort Heating and Air, LLC
4.9(
276
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Fast service very informative. Did a great job getting my heating unit in operation.very reasonable repair cost.Southern Comfort Heating and Air will be my Heating &Air professionals."
Cleaning Condenser Coil
Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ARS/Rescue Rooter Wilmington
4.2(
69
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The technicians are always very friendly and knowledgeable. They take the time to explain the process. We use them for our HVAC preventative maintenance, repair and purchase."
System Installation
194 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Brand Air Heating and Cooling, LLC
5.0(
23
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is our second time requiring emergency repair to our ac/heat pump. Both times of course weâ re on a Sunday Brandon and his team arrived promptly and with great profession repaired in a timely efficient manner.I am also very grateful that his prices are very reasonable."
Give us call today 910-338-8588
Give us call today 910-338-8588
Give us call today 910-338-8588
Give us call today 910-338-8588
Give us call today 910-338-8588

+2

Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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A+ Heating & Cooling - Electrical
4.7(
120
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"all employees very friendly and helpful. explained repairs costs, etc. came out as soon as they could and ordered parts needs. Have bought central air conditioning products for 20 yrs with them."
HVAC
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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Avatar for Joe's Heating & Air Repair LLC
Joe's Heating & Air Repair LLC
5.0(
11
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had the pleasure of hiring Joes Heating and Air Repair LLC to address some heating and cooling issues in my home, and I could not be more satisfied with their service. From start to finish, they exceeded my expectations in every way. The technician who came to my home was not only punctual but also incredibly knowledgeable. They took the time to thoroughly inspect my HVAC system, diagnose the problem, and explain the issue in a way that I could understand. Their transparency and professionalism instilled confidence in their work. Overall excellent company! Strongly recommend!!"
New TXV
Old TXV
System prior to maintenance plan
System after maintenance plan
Response time2 hrs
Response rate90%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Air Doctors Heating and Cooling
4.6(
35
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service was phenomenal. Mike was extremely professional, knowledgeable and very friendly. Just to note: we looked through 4 or 5 local A/C repair businesses, and read reviews before choosing The Air Doctor, Looking for someone to give us an honest evaluation without costing us an arm and a leg. Mike was perfect. Told us every step along the way what he was doing and what needed to be done. Within an hour our A/C was back up running. Just a wonderful experience."
before
After
No job is too big or too small
Out with the old in with the new
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Indoor Mechanical Service, LLC
4.3(
104
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Indoor Mechanical Service got out here quicker than any other company could and they told me exactly what was wrong before they started fixing the issue. I would definitely recommend them."
Top quality equiptment
Are you loosing money with your duct system?
Energy Star Rated Systems
and after,the duct is energy star rated
HIGH EFFICIENT ENERGY STAR INSTALLS

+13

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Heating and Air by Marvin
4.9(
42
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marvin took the time to talk me through troubleshooting and answer my questions before ever talking about having to come out for repairs. He’s friendly and was very knowledgeable about our unit, even taking the time to explain what we could do to avoid similar issues as we had. Reasonable price and great service. Will be utilizing him again in the future if needed."
Dryer vent cleaning
Response time20 mins
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Titan Air Heating and Cooling
5.0(
9
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Contacted Titan Heating and Air regarding HVAC unit not working. Chris showed up on time and diagnosed the problems with my condenser on roof by the beach that had a rust pinhole causing me to lose all of my refrigerant along with a bad defrost board. He acquired parts needed, welded in new part, charged with refrigerant and tested the following visit. Professional, knowledgeable and fair. Definitely call beck for any future issues."
Response time9 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Beach Town Heating and Air, LLC
5.0(
16
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Arrived on time and performed the repair in a timely manner"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Wilmington, NC

Coils work to absorb heat into the refrigerant that flows through them, moving heat from one location to another. For air conditioning, the evaporator coil inside the air handler in your home absorbs heat. It then transfers the heat outside to the condenser coil, where it releases it. The opposite process happens for heat pumps. When the coils get dusty and dirty, it reduces how well these components work.

Skip regular cleanings, and dirt, debris, and mineral deposits will blanket your evaporator and condenser coils. When that happens, the coils can’t shed heat efficiently, so the system works harder and your energy bill climbs. Over time, overheating strains the compressor and can trigger a full breakdown—an avoidable repair that often costs far more than a simple annual cleaning.

AC coil cleaning is an investment that pays for itself in the benefits it provides. Dust‑caked coils force your AC to run longer, so you spend more on electricity and rack up extra wear. A quick professional cleaning restores efficiency, trims monthly bills, and eases strain on expensive parts. Over the long haul, that small yearly fee delays pricy repairs and stretches the unit’s lifespan, making coil cleaning one of the smartest HVAC tune‑ups you can schedule.

Watch for higher electric bills, rooms that stay warm no matter how low you set the thermostat, or an AC system that runs nonstop. Extra humidity and frost on the coils are also red flags. Catching these clues early lets you schedule a quick cleaning before the system overworks itself and triggers an expensive breakdown.

Your AC cleaning technician starts by shutting off the power to the unit and removing the faceplate. Compressed air and a vacuum hose blast away loose debris, followed by a coil-safe, no-rinse cleaner that dissolves stubborn grime. After the solution has soaked in, the professional wipes the fins, reassembles the housing, and restores power, leaving the system ready to cool at peak efficiency.

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