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# Best HVAC & Air Conditioning in Durham, NC - DurhamTopRated.com

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# Best HVAC and air conditioning companies in Durham, NC

Verified Durham HVAC and air conditioning companies for AC repair, AC replacement, heating service, and duct work - serving Southpoint, Hope Valley, Brier Creek, Chapel Hill, Morrisville, Hillsborough and beyond.

Rankings updated October 2026 from Google ratings and review volume - not paid placement

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## How to pick an HVAC company in Durham

When the AC dies in July, speed matters - but so does not getting sold a system two sizes too big. A top-rated HVAC company quotes load calculations, not guesses, and stands behind the install with a real labor warranty.

The other anchor of the Triangle, where mill-era bungalows sit next to new build and both keep the same crews busy. When you compare HVAC and air conditioning companies in Durham, ask every one of them the same three questions: are you licensed and insured for this exact work, who is actually showing up (your crew or a sub), and what does the warranty cover in writing.

Searching for HVAC and air conditioning companies near me in Durham? Everyone ranked below serves Durham and the surrounding neighborhoods, including Southpoint, Hope Valley, Brier Creek, Chapel Hill, Morrisville, Hillsborough. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first.

If this is an emergency, call rather than fill in a form. An AC that dies in a heat wave, or heat that dies in a freeze, is the case for calling instead of waiting for morning. Ask up front whether they are dispatching tonight and what the after-hours call-out fee is: 24/7 availability is not something a star rating can tell you.

How we rank these Durham businesses

Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else.

- **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all.

- **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. A 4.9 from 7 reviews is a weaker claim than a 4.5 from 890, and the order says so.

- **Recent counts for more.** A five star review from four years ago is not evidence about the crew working today.

- **One customer, one voice,** and a burst of reviews in a single day counts for less than the same reviews earned over a month.

- **Local means local.** A business has to actually serve Durham to be listed here. We measure the distance from the business to the city and drop the ones that are really in another market, which is why you will not see a clinic an hour away sitting above the one down the road.

- **The ranked order is not for sale.** No business can pay to move up in the numbered list. Every position in it is earned on public ratings and review volume and nothing else.

- **Featured is a labelled spotlight, not a rank.** The starred card above the rankings is reserved for businesses that have recently joined Top Rated. A new client can be excellent and still have a short review history, and the numbers alone would bury them for months, so the spotlight gives them visibility while that history builds. It carries no position number, it never moves anyone in the numbered list below it, and it is clearly marked every time it appears. We also rotate it: promotions and seasonal events cycle different clients through the slot, so it is a turn in the spotlight rather than a permanent purchase.

**What is changing.** We are adding a second signal: reviews left here by customers whose job we can actually trace. It is built and published below so you can see it before it counts, and it is not part of the order yet. A review will count more when we can prove the job happened, not because it was left on our site.

How much each kind of review counts

- 1.6x**Verified job**

A Top Rated review from a customer whose job we can trace: we brokered the lead, the work was booked, and the review came after the job.

- 1.2x**Verified account**

A Top Rated review from a real, signed-in account that we cannot tie to a specific job.

- 1x**Google**

A public Google review. This is the baseline and it is not discounted.

- 0x**Unverified**

Anything we cannot stand behind. Shown if we show it, counts for nothing.

Still curious? [The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/).

## The full Durham ranking

Show independents only

1

[Newton & Son's Heating and Air, LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/newton-son-s-heating-and-air-llc/)

★★★★★ 5 · 263 Google reviews · 114 Kitchen Ave

[View profile](/biz/newton-son-s-heating-and-air-llc/) [Call](tel:+12525982144) [Website](https://www.newtonsonshvac.com/%20?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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2

[Air Quality Air Conditioning And Heating Repair Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/air-quality-air-conditioning-and-heating-repair/)

★★★★★ 5 · 244 Google reviews · 7203 Holly Springs Rd

[View profile](/biz/air-quality-air-conditioning-and-heating-repair/) [Call](tel:+19197919898) [Website](http://airqualitync.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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3

[First RespondAir HVAC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/first-respondair-hvac/)

★★★★★ 5 · 64 Google reviews · 3417 Cheek Rd

[View profile](/biz/first-respondair-hvac/) [Call](tel:+19198156994) [Website](https://firstrespondairhvac.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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4

[JD Service Now Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/jd-service-now/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 5534 Google reviews · 4416 Bennett Memorial Rd STE 108

[View profile](/biz/jd-service-now/) [Call](tel:+19193391601) [Website](https://www.jdservicenow.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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5

[Streamline Services Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/streamline-services-plumbing-hvac-electrical/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 4556 Google reviews · 104 S Miami Blvd

[View profile](/biz/streamline-services-plumbing-hvac-electrical/) [Call](tel:+19192345438) [Website](https://streamlineplumbinginc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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6

[Brown Brothers Plumbing & Heating Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/brown-brothers-plumbing-heating/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 1449 Google reviews · 2820 N Roxboro St

[View profile](/biz/brown-brothers-plumbing-heating/) [Call](tel:+19192202554) [Website](http://www.bbph.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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7

[Alternative Aire Inc Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/alternative-aire-inc/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 1017 Google reviews · 3156 Hillsborough Rd

[View profile](/biz/alternative-aire-inc/) [Call](tel:+19194049040) [Website](https://alternativeaire.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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8

[CWJ Heating & Air Conditioning Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/cwj-heating-air-conditioning/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 803 Google reviews · 4901 Hillsborough Rd

[View profile](/biz/cwj-heating-air-conditioning/) [Call](tel:+19192964999) [Website](https://www.cwjheatac.net/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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9

[All American Heating, Air & Plumbing Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/all-american-heating-air-plumbing/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 787 Google reviews · 7216 ACC Blvd #100

[View profile](/biz/all-american-heating-air-plumbing/) [Call](tel:+19197826242) [Website](https://www.allamerican-nc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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10

[Hometown Air, LLC](/biz/hometown-air-llc/)

★★★★★ 5 · 30 Google reviews · 3917 Comfort Ln

[View profile](/biz/hometown-air-llc/) [Call](tel:+19195683212) [Website](https://hometownairnc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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11

[LYON AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS, LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/lyon-air-conditioning-contractors-llc/)

★★★★★ 5 · 29 Google reviews · 4723 Fayetteville Rd

[View profile](/biz/lyon-air-conditioning-contractors-llc/) [Call](tel:+19193890084) [Website](https://communitycomfortac.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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12

[Air Innovations Heating and Cooling, LLC. Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/air-innovations-heating-and-cooling-llc/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 168 Google reviews · 450 Valleymede Dr

[View profile](/biz/air-innovations-heating-and-cooling-llc/) [Call](tel:+19196206715) [Website](https://www.airinnovationshvac.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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13

[Hay's Heating And Air Conditioning Inc Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/hay-s-heating-and-air-conditioning-inc/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 489 Google reviews · 3160 Hillsborough Rd

[View profile](/biz/hay-s-heating-and-air-conditioning-inc/) [Call](tel:+19194718020) [Website](http://hayshvac.net/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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14

[Green Horizon One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning](/biz/green-horizon-one-hour-heating-air-conditioning/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 936 Google reviews · 4628 Industry Ln Ste C

[View profile](/biz/green-horizon-one-hour-heating-air-conditioning/) [Call](tel:+19193219985) [Website](http://greenhorizon.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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15

[Thermo Direct, Inc. Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/thermo-direct-inc/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 2354 Google reviews · 4901 Trademark Drive

[View profile](/biz/thermo-direct-inc/) [Call](tel:+19843139090) [Website](https://www.thermodirectinc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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16

[AnyDay Heating & Cooling Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/anyday-heating-cooling/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 2421 Google reviews · 129 Technical Ct

[View profile](/biz/anyday-heating-cooling/) [Call](tel:+19192893836) [Website](https://www.callanyday.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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17

[All Weather Heating & Cooling Inc.](/biz/all-weather-heating-cooling-inc/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 268 Google reviews · 1301 S Briggs Ave #116

[View profile](/biz/all-weather-heating-cooling-inc/) [Call](tel:+19199679775) [Website](http://yourallweatherhvac.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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18

[Happy Home Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/happy-home-services/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 3244 Google reviews · 5112 Neal Rd

[View profile](/biz/happy-home-services/) [Call](tel:+19193780197) [Website](https://happyhomeheatingandcooling.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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19

[Carolina Comfort Air - Raleigh Area | HVAC Company Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/carolina-comfort-air-raleigh-area-hvac-company/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 3549 Google reviews · 5212 US-70 BUS

[View profile](/biz/carolina-comfort-air-raleigh-area-hvac-company/) [Call](tel:+19193673818) [Website](https://www.carolinacomfortair.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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20

[Michael & Son Services](/biz/michael-son-services/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 14126 Google reviews · 4001 Atlantic Ave

[View profile](/biz/michael-son-services/) [Call](tel:+19196421741) [Website](https://www.michaelandson.com/raleigh?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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21

[Durham Heating & Air Conditioning](/biz/durham-heating-air-conditioning/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 155 Google reviews · 611 Rigsbee Ave

[View profile](/biz/durham-heating-air-conditioning/) [Call](tel:+19842591167)

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22

[Bull City Plumbing Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/bull-city-plumbing/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 86 Google reviews · 403 Morris St

[View profile](/biz/bull-city-plumbing/) [Call](tel:+19195300087) [Website](http://www.bullcityplumbing.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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23

[Marsh Heating & Air Conditioning Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/marsh-heating-air-conditioning/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 18 Google reviews · 2811 Guess Rd

[View profile](/biz/marsh-heating-air-conditioning/) [Call](tel:+19194794344)

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24

[Ferguson HVAC Supply Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/ferguson-hvac-supply/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 32 Google reviews · 1301 Person St

[View profile](/biz/ferguson-hvac-supply/) [Call](tel:+19195364515) [Website](https://www.ferguson.com/store/nc/durham/hvac-2944?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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25

[A & E Heating & Air Conditioning Inc Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/a-e-heating-air-conditioning-inc/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 233 Google reviews · 4210 N Roxboro St Ste 120-F

[View profile](/biz/a-e-heating-air-conditioning-inc/) [Call](tel:+19193615909) [Website](http://aeheatingandair.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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26

[Lee Air Conditioning Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/lee-air-conditioning/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 220 Google reviews · 5109 Neal Rd

[View profile](/biz/lee-air-conditioning/) [Call](tel:+19195058029) [Website](https://www.leeac.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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27

[R & C Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/r-c-services/)

★★★★½ 4.6 · 22 Google reviews · 1821 Hillandale Rd Ste 1B-142

[View profile](/biz/r-c-services/) [Call](tel:+19195981146) [Website](http://www.bullcityhvac.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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28

[ACR Supply Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/acr-supply/)

★★★★½ 4.6 · 29 Google reviews · 2719 Hillsborough Rd

[View profile](/biz/acr-supply/) [Call](tel:+19192862228) [Website](http://acrsupply.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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29

[Heating and Air Conditioning](/biz/heating-and-air-conditioning/)

★★★★½ 4.5 · 16 Google reviews · 311 N Lasalle St

[View profile](/biz/heating-and-air-conditioning/) [Call](tel:+19198239084)

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30

[Durham Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.](/biz/durham-heating-air-conditioning-inc/)

★★★★ 4.4 · 23 Google reviews · 700 Foster St

[View profile](/biz/durham-heating-air-conditioning-inc/) [Call](tel:+19842524275)

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31

[Shepherd Heating & Air Conditioning Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/shepherd-heating-air-conditioning/)

★★★★ 4.4 · 24 Google reviews · 1405 Old Oxford Rd

[View profile](/biz/shepherd-heating-air-conditioning/) [Call](tel:+19194775458)

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32

[Accu-Air Heating & Air Conditioning Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/accu-air-heating-air-conditioning/)

★★★★ 4.3 · 16 Google reviews · 4004 Comfort Ln

[View profile](/biz/accu-air-heating-air-conditioning/) [Call](tel:+19193821998) [Website](http://www.accuairhvac.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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33

[Piedmont Metro Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/piedmont-metro/)

★★★★½ 4.5 · 112 Google reviews · 8305 Fayetteville Rd

[View profile](/biz/piedmont-metro/) [Call](tel:+19195449767) [Website](https://www.piedmontmetro.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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34

[Bryant-Durham Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/bryant-durham-services/)

★★★★½ 4.5 · 116 Google reviews · 5102 Neal Rd #100

[View profile](/biz/bryant-durham-services/) [Call](tel:+19193839227) [Website](https://www.bryantdurham.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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35

[ARS / Rescue Rooter](/biz/ars-rescue-rooter/)

★★★★½ 4.5 · 3426 Google reviews · 5200 Old Chapel Hill Rd

[View profile](/biz/ars-rescue-rooter/) [Call](tel:+13366604575) [Website](https://www.ars.com/durham?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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36

[Comfort Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/comfort-mechanical-contractors-inc/)

★★★★ 4.2 · 32 Google reviews · 4008 Comfort Ln

[View profile](/biz/comfort-mechanical-contractors-inc/) [Call](tel:+19193832502) [Website](http://www.comfortmc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in Durham; owners can claim and verify their listing free.

## HVAC & Air Conditioning in Durham: common questions

### Who are the best HVAC and air conditioning companies in Durham?

Based on Google ratings and review volume as of October 2026, the top rated HVAC and air conditioning companies in Durham are Newton & Son's Heating and Air, LLC, Air Quality Air Conditioning And Heating Repair, First RespondAir HVAC. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page.

### How do I find HVAC and air conditioning companies near me in Durham?

Every company ranked on this page serves Durham and the surrounding area, including Southpoint, Hope Valley, Brier Creek, Chapel Hill, Morrisville, Hillsborough. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest HVAC company is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you.

### Which HVAC and air conditioning companies in Durham offer 24/7 emergency service?

After-hours availability is not part of a Google rating, so this directory cannot verify it for you in advance. An AC that dies in a heat wave, or heat that dies in a freeze, is the case for calling instead of waiting for morning. Call the top rated HVAC and air conditioning companies on this page and ask two things before you agree to anything: are you dispatching tonight, and what is the after-hours call-out fee. A company that answers both plainly on the phone is usually the one that actually shows up.

### How do I choose an HVAC company in Durham?

When the AC dies in July, speed matters - but so does not getting sold a system two sizes too big. A top-rated HVAC company quotes load calculations, not guesses, and stands behind the install with a real labor warranty.

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