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HVAC Repair in Reno, NV

Compare 9 local hvac repair pros. Typical service: $152–$457.

Top HVAC Repair Companies in Reno

  1. 1.Sierra Air Cooling Heating & Plumbing Reno

    4.8★ (4,526 reviews)

    4.8★ from 4526 reviews

    +17754466621Website

  2. 2.Legacy Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical

    4.8★ (950 reviews)

    4.8★ from 950 reviews

    +17759771375Website

  3. 3.Cool Breeze Heating Cooling & Refrigeration

    4.9★ (502 reviews)

    4.9★ from 502 reviews

    +17752968988Website

  4. 4.Tru Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning - Reno

    4.8★ (325 reviews)

    4.8★ from 325 reviews

    +17758004264Website

  5. 5.Ross Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.

    4.8★ (288 reviews)

    4.8★ from 288 reviews

    +17754252525Website

  6. 6.Reli Service Company

    5.0★ (144 reviews)

    5.0★ from 144 reviews

    +17754598779Website

  7. 7.Paramount Heating & Air

    4.8★ (136 reviews)

    4.8★ from 136 reviews

    +17753094222Website

  8. 8.Weaklands Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc

    4.8★ (86 reviews)

    4.8★ from 86 reviews

    +17758530304Website

  9. 9.Reno Heating and Air Conditioning

    4.9★ (13 reviews)

    4.9★ from 13 reviews

    +17752645871

HVAC Repair Cost in Reno

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

ServiceTypical range in Reno
AC repair$152–$457/job
Seasonal tune-up$76–$203/visit
Furnace repair$152–$507/job
AC replacement$5,075–$12,180/job

HVAC Repair prices in Reno run about 2% above 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 Reno, rated 4.8★ on average across 6,970 customer reviews.

Reno Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Reno's weather means for scheduling hvac repair.

Last spring frost
April 30
First fall frost
October 21
Annual precipitation
8.26"
Heating degree days
5,268
Cooling degree days
873
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan25.4°43.2°1.02"
Feb28.2°47.8°1.06"
Mar32.7°55.3°0.78"
Apr36.4°61.9°0.53"
May44.2°71.3°0.67"
Jun52°81.4°0.56"
Jul61.3°90.8°0.22"
Aug58.6°88.5°0.23"
Sep50.5°79.3°0.38"
Oct40.6°66.3°0.61"
Nov32.3°52.2°1.02"
Dec25.6°43°1.18"

NOAA station data 3.18 miles from Reno.

Permits & Regulations in NV

Permit typically required

  • HVAC contracting requires a Nevada State Contractors Board C-21 Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning license under NAC 624.380
  • Applicants need four years of relevant experience within the past ten years plus trade and business-law examinations
  • Federal EPA Section 608 certification is required to handle regulated refrigerants

License required: NSCB C-21 (Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning) license

Sources: www.nvcontractorsboard.com, www.leg.state.nv.us

HVAC Repair FAQs for Reno

How much does AC repair cost in Reno?

AC repair in Reno typically runs $152-$457 per job.

When should I service my AC in Reno?

Reno averages 873 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 Reno, NV?

In NV, HVAC contracting requires a Nevada State Contractors Board C-21 Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning license under NAC 624.380. Verify with the Reno building department before equipment is replaced.

How many HVAC companies serve Reno?

We track 9 HVAC professionals serving Reno.

How hard does Reno heat work an air conditioner?

Summer highs near 91F in Reno mean systems run long cycles for months, which is what drives the compressor and capacitor failures common here.

Does Reno need heating as well as cooling?

With 5,268 heating degree days against 873 cooling degree days, Reno homes need both, and sizing for one alone leaves the other uncomfortable.

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

HVAC work in Reno runs about +1.5% versus the national average.

When should I switch to heat in Reno?

Most Reno homes need heat by the first frost around October 21, and winter lows near 25F set how hard it has to work.