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HVAC Repair in Louisville, KY

Compare 9 local hvac repair pros. Typical service: $145–$435.

Top HVAC Repair Companies in Louisville

  1. 1.One Choice Mechanical

    4.9★ (1,273 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1273 reviews

  2. 2.Louisville Hvac Pro’s

    4.9★ (140 reviews)

    4.9★ from 140 reviews

  3. 3.Dads Mechanical, Inc. Heating & Air Conditioning

    4.8★ (28 reviews)

    4.8★ from 28 reviews

  4. 4.Keyserve Mechanical Service LLC

    4.5★ (17 reviews)

    4.5★ from 17 reviews

  5. 5.The Louisville HVAC Company

    3.2★ (5 reviews)

    3.2★ from 5 reviews

  6. 6.TrueSummit Louisville AC Repair

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

  7. 7.Fall City Mechanicals

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

  8. 8.AYG D&M

    3.0★ (2 reviews)

    3.0★ from 2 reviews

  9. 9.Geothermal by Design LLC

HVAC Repair Cost in Louisville

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Louisville
AC repair$145–$435/job
Seasonal tune-up$72–$193/visit
Furnace repair$145–$483/job
AC replacement$4,830–$11,592/job

HVAC Repair prices in Louisville run about 3% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 9 companies serving Louisville, rated 4.4★ on average across 1,468 customer reviews.

Louisville Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Louisville's weather means for scheduling hvac repair.

Last spring frost
April 2
First fall frost
November 3
Annual precipitation
44.91"
Heating degree days
4,097
Cooling degree days
1,614
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan26.8°43°3.24"
Feb29.9°47.8°3.18"
Mar37.8°57.9°4.17"
Apr47.3°68.8°4.01"
May57°77.1°5.27"
Jun66°85.3°3.79"
Jul69.9°88.7°4.23"
Aug68.5°88.3°3.33"
Sep60.5°81.5°3.05"
Oct48.9°70.1°3.22"
Nov39.5°57.9°3.59"
Dec30°45.8°3.83"

NOAA station data 3.31 miles from Louisville.

Permits & Regulations in KY

Permit typically required

  • The DHBC Division of HVAC issues all HVAC licences in Kentucky
  • A journeyman HVAC mechanic needs 3,000 work hours and two years under a licensed master contractor, or four years of experience in a jurisdiction without licensing
  • Licences carry an annual fee and refrigerant work requires federal EPA Section 608 certification

License required: Kentucky DHBC HVAC journeyman or master contractor license

Sources: dhbc.ky.gov, www.epa.gov

HVAC Repair FAQs for Louisville

How much does AC repair cost in Louisville?

AC repair in Louisville typically runs $145-$435 per job.

When should I service my AC in Louisville?

Louisville averages 1,614 cooling degree days a year, so most systems get a tune-up before the first sustained heat rather than during it.

Do I need a permit for HVAC work in Louisville, KY?

In KY, The DHBC Division of HVAC issues all HVAC licences in Kentucky. Verify with the Louisville building department before equipment is replaced.

How many HVAC companies serve Louisville?

We track 9 HVAC professionals serving Louisville.

How hard does Louisville heat work an air conditioner?

Summer highs near 89F in Louisville mean systems run long cycles for months, which is what drives the compressor and capacitor failures common here.

Does Louisville need heating as well as cooling?

With 4,097 heating degree days against 1,614 cooling degree days, Louisville homes need both, and sizing for one alone leaves the other uncomfortable.

Is HVAC service in Louisville more expensive than the national average?

HVAC work in Louisville runs about -3.4% versus the national average.

When should I switch to heat in Louisville?

Most Louisville homes need heat by the first frost around November 3, and winter lows near 27F set how hard it has to work.