Cooling Services
Professional air conditioning installation, repair, and replacement to keep your home cool through the hottest North Carolina summers.
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AC Installation & Replacement
A properly sized air conditioning system is the key to staying cool without wasting energy. Our technicians perform a thorough assessment of your home to recommend the right system for your square footage, insulation, and budget. We install top-rated Ruud, Rheem, and other brands with meticulous attention to detail.
Central Air Systems
Whether you need a brand-new central air system or a replacement for an aging unit, Starnes Heating & Air handles the entire process. From load calculations to ductwork evaluation to the final install, we make sure your system runs at peak efficiency from day one.
AC Repair & Diagnostics
AC not cooling? Making strange noises? Leaking? Our team diagnoses the issue accurately and provides honest recommendations. We explain the problem and your options so you can make an informed decision. No pressure, no upselling.
Refrigerant Recharge & Maintenance
Low refrigerant, dirty coils, and worn components can all reduce your AC's efficiency and raise your energy bills. Our maintenance services address these issues and keep your system running smoothly all summer long.
Why Choose Starnes for Cooling Services?
- Properly sized systems -- not oversold
- Clear estimates with no hidden fees
- Technicians not on commission
- 25+ years cooling foothills homes
- Energy-efficient recommendations that save money
What We Offer
- AC installation & replacement
- Central air system design
- AC repair & diagnostics
- Refrigerant recharge
- Coil cleaning & maintenance
- All brands serviced
- Free estimates on new installations
- Warranty on all work
Our Team at Work
Real photos of the Starnes Heating & Air team servicing systems across the Greater Hickory area.
A Word of Caution
Be Wary of Rock-Bottom Service Call & Maintenance Rates
Watch Out For
Some large HVAC companies advertise an ultra-low preventative maintenance or service call rate to get a technician through your door. In many cases, that "technician" is really a salesman who makes his money on commission and upselling repairs or a new system you don't actually need. A few signs it's happening to you:
- A preventative maintenance or service call rate that's noticeably lower than everyone else in town
- “Today only” pricing or pressure to decide on the spot
- A technician who spends more time pitching financing than looking at your equipment
The Starnes Difference
Our technicians are highly trained, well-paid professionals -- never on commission. They're here to honestly advise you on what your system needs, not to hit a sales quota.
- Our technicians are paid, trained professionals -- not commissioned salespeople
- We diagnose the actual problem and explain it in plain language before we touch anything
- We recommend a repair when a repair makes sense, and replacement only when it doesn't
Cheap is really expensive. Honest is not.
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Call today for a free estimate. No hidden fees, no commissioned salespeople, just honest HVAC work.