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75 Emergency HVAC Contractors in Durham, NC

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Top-Rated Emergency HVAC Contractors in Durham

#1

Streamline Services Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical

4.9(4,446 reviews)
24/7 Highly Rated

“Across the available reviews, every customer awarded a perfect 5-star rating, with multiple reviewers specifically naming technicians Sam, Craig, and Trey as…”

104 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703
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#2

Happy Home Services

4.8(2,203 reviews)
24/7 Highly Rated

“Every reviewer who left a 5-star rating named a specific technician, with Leighton Beckwith, Corey Woodward, and Damon appearing multiple times for their…”

5112 Neal Rd, Durham, NC 27705
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#3

ARS / Rescue Rooter

4.5(3,354 reviews)
24/7

“The contractor's 4.5-star average across 3,225 reviews indicates generally positive sentiment, though the two extracted reviews present opposing experiences:…”

5200 Old Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707
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PlumbV Inc.

4.8(1,052)
24/7 Highly Rated

“Six of seven reviewers explicitly mention Same Day or emergency response times, with technicians arriving…”

2401 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713
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CWJ Heating & Air Conditioning

4.9(775)
Highly Rated

“760 reviews yielding a 4.9-star average. Seven recent reviewers awarded 5 stars, each naming specific…”

4901 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705
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Progressive | Plumbing, Heating & Air, Electrical

4.7(414)

“Five of six visible reviews award 5 stars, praising specific technicians including Reggie G, Mitch, John,…”

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All Weather Heating & Cooling Inc.

4.8(259)
24/7 Highly Rated

“The company's 248 reviews generate a 4.8-star average with frequent mentions of specific technicians.…”

1301 S Briggs Ave #116, Durham, NC 27703
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A & E Heating & Air Conditioning Inc

4.7(233)
24/7

“Of eight analyzed reviews, six assign five-star ratings citing long-term reliability, professional conduct,…”

4210 N Roxboro St Suite 120-F, Durham, NC 27704
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Andrew’s Heating & Air

4.9(184)
Highly Rated

“All five-star reviews praise technical competence and fair pricing, with six of seven sampled reviews…”

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Dryer Vent Wizard of Durham

4.9(174)
Highly Rated

“Every reviewed customer awarded 5 stars. Multiple reviewers specifically mention technicians Nate, Blake, and…”

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Aire Serv of Chapel Hill

4.8(183)
Highly Rated

“183 reviews yield a 4.8-star average rating, with every visible review granting 5 stars. Technicians Jamie…”

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Ema Air

5.0(86)

“Every one of the 82 reviews awards 5 stars, and at least six reviewers by name specifically mention Mostafa…”

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Durham Chimney Sweep & Air Duct Cleaning Service

5.0(79)

“Every one of the 79 reviewers awarded 5 stars, with the most frequently praised attributes being punctual…”

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Elevated HVAC NC

5.0(73)

“All 73 reviewers award 5 stars, with multiple clients specifically mentioning same-day or next-day emergency…”

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Bryant-Durham Services

4.5(116)
24/7

“All five-star reviewers mention technician Demetrius Allen by name, with customers specifically requesting…”

5102 Neal Rd #100, Durham, NC 27705
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Piedmont Metro Heating & Air

4.5(106)

“Across 97 reviews, customers consistently praise Piedmont Metro's rapid emergency response and transparent…”

8305 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, NC 27713
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First RespondAir HVAC

5.0(54)
24/7

“Twenty-nine reviewers collectively award a flawless 5-star rating, with multiple clients specifically…”

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Maynor Service Company

5.0(50)
24/7
4004 Comfort Ln, Durham, NC 27705
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Blue Collar Heating and Cooling

4.9(53)

“Four of five reviewers award 5 stars, praising professional communication, transparent pricing, and efficient…”

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Oscar's Hvac Service

4.9(49)

“With 44 reviews averaging 4.9 stars, Oscar's HVAC Service earns consistent praise for same-day response times…”

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Progress Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC.

5.0(45)

“Forty-three customers have submitted five-star reviews, with Dan named as the primary technician across the…”

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RestorePro Cleaning Services

5.0(39)
24/7

“Thirty-four reviews yield a perfect 5.0-star average, with 3 reviewers specifically naming Paul and…”

705 Greyson Dr, Durham, NC 27703
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Interior Weather Inc. Air Conditioning and Heating

4.6(46)

“All six reviews award 5 stars, with four explicitly citing emergency or rapid response. Brant earns named…”

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Reliable Valued Services

5.0(33)

“Every reviewer awarded a 5-star rating, with 33 clients praising the same-day response capability and…”

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LYON AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS, LLC

5.0(30)
24/7

“Every reviewer awarded 5 stars, with zero negative feedback captured. Clients emphasize honesty,…”

4723 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, NC 27713
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Durham Fresh Flow Ducts

4.8(34)
24/7

“All six displayed reviewers awarded 5-star ratings, with three specifically naming technicians Ben and the…”

2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707
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Talley's Heating and Air

5.0(26)

“All 24 reviews award 5 stars, with Dustin named across every testimonial as the lead technician. Reviewers…”

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Facility Doctors HVAC and Food Service Repairs

4.9(27)

“26 reviews yield a 4.9-star average, with technicians Fady and Dillon named across multiple positive reviews.…”

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Lloyd Heating & Cooling, LLC

5.0(24)

“All 22 customer reviews award 5 stars, with Brandon and Tyler named as the technicians delivering service.…”

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Ferguson HVAC Supply

4.6(31)

“Seven of eight reviewers awarded 5-star ratings, with praise centering on staff helpfulness and inventory…”

1301 Person St, Durham, NC 27703
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Emergency HVAC Costs in Durham

After-hours, weekend, and holiday HVAC service pricing in Durham. Rates are typically 1.5-2x standard.

ServiceLowAverageHigh
After-hours service call (weekday night)
Base fee before labor
$150$200$300
Weekend service call
$175$225$325
Holiday / major holiday call
$225$300$450
Emergency labor (hourly)
1.5-2x standard hourly rate
$160$205$250
Emergency repair total (typical)
Repair + after-hours surcharge
$300$700$1,200
Emergency repair (major)
Compressor, heat exchanger failures
$1,200$2,200$3,500

Prices reflect humid subtropical metro averages compiled from published industry cost guides, contractor surveys, and regional labor data. Last updated: April 2026.

Emergency HVAC in Durham, NC: What to Expect

Durham sits in the Piedmont, where summers average 54 days above 90°F and winter temperatures drop to 30°F — a climate that puts real strain on residential HVAC year-round. When a system quits at midnight in July or a heating unit fails during a January freeze, speed matters. Emergency HVAC Durham has 17 contractors serving the area, all rated to handle 24/7 calls, though the market average of 3.8 stars suggests quality varies — caller experience can differ significantly by company.

After-hours service calls in Durham typically run $150-$300 on weekday nights, $175-$325 on weekends, and $225-$450 on major holidays. Beyond dispatch fees, any underlying repair adds to the bill. North Carolina requires HVAC contractors to carry an H1, H2, or H3 Heating and Cooling Contractor license from the NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors — confirming the technician is a licensed professional, not a handyman.

For genuine emergencies, Streamline Services stands out with verified Sunday and same-day availability; reviewers specifically note competitors being unreachable while Streamline answered. Happy Home Services earns praise for dispatch coordinator Brandy's efficient handling of urgent afternoon calls, with Field Supervisor Corey following through on follow-ups. At ARS / Rescue Rooter, technician Ahmed Abdalla Elreech's practice of photographing system issues during service visits helps homeowners understand what failed and why.

Frequently Asked Questions

Emergency HVAC in Durham adds a premium of $100-$300 to the standard service call fee, with labor billed at 1.5-2x normal rates. After-hours weekday calls typically run $150-$300 before repairs, weekends $175-$325, and holidays $225-$450. Total emergency repair costs usually land between $300-$1,200.

All HVAC Contractors in Durham, NC

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