Top-rated central a/c installers.

Get matched with top central a/c installers in your area

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 3 pros

Matching on HomeAdvisor

Share some details icon
Share some details about your home project.
Match with local pros icon
Within moments, match with highly-rated local pros.
Compare quotes icon
Compare quotes and choose the best pro for the job.

Central a/c installers in Dayton

Avatar for Sparks Heating and Air
Sparks Heating and Air
7901 Berchman Dr.
4.83(
3
)
Approved Pro
Sparks Heating and Air
7901 Berchman Dr.
4.83(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We pride ourselves on reliability, communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade. We look forward to earning your business! Please call me or text me directly at 937-329-7642 !!

"Jeremy showed up as scheduled, did the work needed, and gave me a price I felt was fair. 2 other HVAC companies in the last 2 years couldn’t solve the problem he did on the first visit. He’s honest, will show you the work he is doing and won’t try to sell you stuff you don’t need."

Scott B on January 2021

We pride ourselves on reliability, communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade. We look forward to earning your business! Please call me or text me directly at 937-329-7642 !!

"Jeremy showed up as scheduled, did the work needed, and gave me a price I felt was fair. 2 other HVAC companies in the last 2 years couldn’t solve the problem he did on the first visit. He’s honest, will show you the work he is doing and won’t try to sell you stuff you don’t need."

Scott B on January 2021


Avatar for Apex Plumbing, Heating, and Air Pros
Apex Plumbing, Heating, and Air Pros
5450 Far Hills Ave Suite 209
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Apex Plumbing, Heating, and Air Pros
5450 Far Hills Ave Suite 209
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
52 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in plumbing, electrical, heating and air and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in plumbing, electrical, heating and air and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!


Avatar for Watkins Heating & Cooling
Watkins Heating & Cooling
10 Parker Drive
4.73(
23
)
Approved Pro
Watkins Heating & Cooling
10 Parker Drive
4.73(
23
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
16 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

Watkins Heating & Cooling takes great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. Call us today!

"Got me in quickly, Rob and install team were professional, knowledgeable, timely, etc. only been installed one day but working great!"

John L on December 2023

Watkins Heating & Cooling takes great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. Call us today!

"Got me in quickly, Rob and install team were professional, knowledgeable, timely, etc. only been installed one day but working great!"

John L on December 2023


Avatar for Summers, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling - Dayton
Summers, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling - Dayton
55R Compark Rd
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Summers, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling - Dayton
55R Compark Rd
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
13 local quotes requested
56 years of experience

At Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling we try to make service easy & fast! With all of our locations there is a good chance we’re helping someone in your neighborhood with their plumbing, heating or cooling issues. We take the stress out of calling a repairman! Our friendly, helpful, and honest technicians are here to make your life easier, not harder than it already is. Our highly skilled, licensed, and trained technicians perform superior work, every time. We are committed to being honest, thorough, and friendly when we arrive at your house for an estimate or repair.

At Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling we try to make service easy & fast! With all of our locations there is a good chance we’re helping someone in your neighborhood with their plumbing, heating or cooling issues. We take the stress out of calling a repairman! Our friendly, helpful, and honest technicians are here to make your life easier, not harder than it already is. Our highly skilled, licensed, and trained technicians perform superior work, every time. We are committed to being honest, thorough, and friendly when we arrive at your house for an estimate or repair.


Avatar for Apollo Home
Apollo Home
1730 Tennessee Avenue
4.13(
46
)
Approved Pro
Apollo Home
1730 Tennessee Avenue
4.13(
46
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
29 local quotes requested
56 years of experience

Apollo Home is a locally owned and operated company, with over 100 years of experience. We specialize in professional heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical services. Our commitment is guaranteed customer satisfaction, on every project we complete. Call us today for a free estimate.

"Technician seemed to be focused on selling me a whole new furnace and insisted on it. I spoke to other hvac techs and got the issue resolved for way less."

Alex R G on December 2022

Apollo Home is a locally owned and operated company, with over 100 years of experience. We specialize in professional heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical services. Our commitment is guaranteed customer satisfaction, on every project we complete. Call us today for a free estimate.

"Technician seemed to be focused on selling me a whole new furnace and insisted on it. I spoke to other hvac techs and got the issue resolved for way less."

Alex R G on December 2022


Avatar for Ace Hardware Home Services
Ace Hardware Home Services
1170 Channingway Dr
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Ace Hardware Home Services
1170 Channingway Dr
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
39 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

Ace Hardware Home Services Heating and Cooling specializes in full-service HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance services for residential and commercial projects including AC units, heating, geothermal, and indoor air quality products. The business was started in 1978 by Frank Detmer Sr. and Frank Detmer Jr. and passed down to Eric and Matt Detmer. Today the reputation for stellar customer service continues with General Manager Matt Detmer and his brother Eric. The Detmer family’s three generations of experience paired with the helpful spirit of Ace Hardware Home Services has proven to be a winning combination, serving customers in Dayton and Springfield Ohio.

Ace Hardware Home Services Heating and Cooling specializes in full-service HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance services for residential and commercial projects including AC units, heating, geothermal, and indoor air quality products. The business was started in 1978 by Frank Detmer Sr. and Frank Detmer Jr. and passed down to Eric and Matt Detmer. Today the reputation for stellar customer service continues with General Manager Matt Detmer and his brother Eric. The Detmer family’s three generations of experience paired with the helpful spirit of Ace Hardware Home Services has proven to be a winning combination, serving customers in Dayton and Springfield Ohio.


Avatar for Apex Pros Plumbing, Electric, Heating and Air
Apex Pros Plumbing, Electric, Heating and Air
5450 Far Hills Ave. Suite 209
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Apex Pros Plumbing, Electric, Heating and Air
5450 Far Hills Ave. Suite 209
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
1231 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earing your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today.

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earing your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today.


Avatar for Watkins Heating & Cooling
Watkins Heating & Cooling
10 Parker Dr
4.84(
95
)
Approved Pro
Watkins Heating & Cooling
10 Parker Dr
4.84(
95
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
186 local quotes requested

? Same-Day Service GUARANTEED! Our friendly service team backs repairs with a 2yr warranty. Next-day replacement and 120 Month special financing available. Locally owned for 30 years, Watkins serves the Miami Valley with integrity and excellence. Trust the best! From our great people to our well-stocked service trucks, you’ll notice the difference with our very first visit.

"Ben showed up to provide estimate for services. Ben was the only person from the companies I contacted who conducted a Manual J calculation to determine my homes needs. This is the main reason I selected this company. On the day of installation, Josh and crew arrived on time and quickly got to work. The placed all sort of floor protection mats in my house and get the tear out done very quickly. As the tear out was happening, one member of the teams was taking care of the duct work changes in our attic. All in it was full day, but so far, two days later we are super happy. This summer we will really know if the 2-stage AC was worth the money for our needs. We are satisfied customers so far would recommend and would use them again."

Danielle H on March 2020

? Same-Day Service GUARANTEED! Our friendly service team backs repairs with a 2yr warranty. Next-day replacement and 120 Month special financing available. Locally owned for 30 years, Watkins serves the Miami Valley with integrity and excellence. Trust the best! From our great people to our well-stocked service trucks, you’ll notice the difference with our very first visit.

"Ben showed up to provide estimate for services. Ben was the only person from the companies I contacted who conducted a Manual J calculation to determine my homes needs. This is the main reason I selected this company. On the day of installation, Josh and crew arrived on time and quickly got to work. The placed all sort of floor protection mats in my house and get the tear out done very quickly. As the tear out was happening, one member of the teams was taking care of the duct work changes in our attic. All in it was full day, but so far, two days later we are super happy. This summer we will really know if the 2-stage AC was worth the money for our needs. We are satisfied customers so far would recommend and would use them again."

Danielle H on March 2020


Avatar for Hubbs Heating & Air LLC
Hubbs Heating & Air LLC
545 E Main St
4.81(
410
)
Approved Pro
Hubbs Heating & Air LLC
545 E Main St
4.81(
410
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
70 local quotes requested

Here at Hubbs Heating and Air LLC, we take pride in providing the best services and satisfying our customer needs. We are a family-owned business, specializing in HVAC Contractor, Air Conditioning Repair Service, Air Conditioning Contractor, Heating & Furnace Systems, Heat Pump Repair, Heat Pump Install, Residential HVAC Service, Thermostat Repair, HVAC Repair, improving indoor air quality, and much more. We look forward to your business and serving you. Contact us today (614) 999-3082.

"This is a follow up to my new heat pump installation in 12/2022. Everything is working great. The variable stage heat pump costs more, but it is much better than my old, basic single stage. The air handler was in my office closet, so I spent the day working from home with them working in the same room. Funny and honest techs...I actually enjoyed seeing the entire install while doing my own work. I highly recommend them!"

Michael D on March 2023

Here at Hubbs Heating and Air LLC, we take pride in providing the best services and satisfying our customer needs. We are a family-owned business, specializing in HVAC Contractor, Air Conditioning Repair Service, Air Conditioning Contractor, Heating & Furnace Systems, Heat Pump Repair, Heat Pump Install, Residential HVAC Service, Thermostat Repair, HVAC Repair, improving indoor air quality, and much more. We look forward to your business and serving you. Contact us today (614) 999-3082.

"This is a follow up to my new heat pump installation in 12/2022. Everything is working great. The variable stage heat pump costs more, but it is much better than my old, basic single stage. The air handler was in my office closet, so I spent the day working from home with them working in the same room. Funny and honest techs...I actually enjoyed seeing the entire install while doing my own work. I highly recommend them!"

Michael D on March 2023


Avatar for DM Painting & Handyman solutions
DM Painting & Handyman solutions
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
DM Painting & Handyman solutions
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Dependable affordable, reliable, Honest and Just looking to save customers money while giving them a quality product that last. ***Ask us about our $4,000 furnace installations ***

"Everything went smooth.Very professional.Guys went above and beyond expectations.😊"

Dewey G on January 2025

Dependable affordable, reliable, Honest and Just looking to save customers money while giving them a quality product that last. ***Ask us about our $4,000 furnace installations ***

"Everything went smooth.Very professional.Guys went above and beyond expectations.😊"

Dewey G on January 2025

...
Showing 1-10 of 835

Central a/c installations FAQs

If you’re replacing an old AC system with a new unit, you can usually clean and repair the old ductwork without having to conduct a full replacement. Cleaning HVAC ducts typically costs around $400, while repairs range from $200 to $1,000. In contrast, installing new ductwork can range from $1,000 to $5,000, making it far more costly than cleaning or fixing existing ducts. HVAC installation costs an average of $7,000 to replace a full system, so staying on top of maintenance and repairs is important.

AC cost efficiency depends on the size of your space and your long-term plans for your home. If you only need to cool a small area, a portable AC unit has a low upfront cost. Heat pumps are typically the most cost-effective option if you want to cool an entire home or improve the resale value. They provide strong cooling while being energy-efficient, which saves you money on your utility bills compared to most other AC types.

Installing a central AC unit typically takes four to eight hours if your home already has ductwork in place. However, if new ductwork needs to be installed, this can add another one to two days of labor to your project.

The homeowners guide to central a/c installations
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Technician checking AC condenser
Apr 22, 2025
Apr 22, 2025
Budget for the cost to replace an AC condenser based on factors such as unit size, repair type, brand, accessibility, labor, and more.
swamp cooler being installed on roof of house
Apr 21, 2025
Apr 21, 2025
Learn how much a swamp cooler costs to install based on the type, project size, operating costs, removal and disposal fees, and add-ons.
swamp cooler on the exterior of a home
Apr 16, 2025
Apr 16, 2025
Budget for swamp cooler repair costs based on factors such as the type of repair, the type of unit, the parts, potential replacements, labor, and more.
An AC next to a brick wall
Apr 1, 2025
Apr 1, 2025
Budget for AC capacitor replacement costs based on factors such as the capacitor type, size, labor, potential repairs, location, season, and more.
window of home with a window unit air conditioner installed
Mar 31, 2025
Mar 31, 2025
Discover the cost of window AC installation, exploring factors like unit size, labor rates, outlet installation, accessories, and disposal fees.
Detail of a HVAC system outside a brick house
Mar 31, 2025
Mar 31, 2025
The cost of replacing an AC unit fan motor depends on warranties, labor, season, and more. This cost guide covers everything you need to know about this HVAC part.
Share project details to get started.