Find the Best HVAC Services and AC Repair in Cleveland, OH

Getting HVAC and air conditioning services in Cleveland

It's important to hire a reputable contractor. To be licensed, an HVAC contractor must pass a written exam and FBI background check, pay a licensing fee and have proof of $500,000 liability insurance coverage. Use the state of Ohio's contractor lookup tool to validate any HVAC companies on your list. Cleveland requires HVAC contractors to have Ohio licensure and $200,000 in insurance coverage for registration. Cleveland generally requires permits that cost a minimum of $50. Registration is not necessary for “Do-It-Yourselfers.”

Average HVAC service costs:

	National	Cleveland
New furnace installation	$3,881	$3,904
Cleaning of ducts & vents	$352	$373
Installation of duct system	$1,146	$1,235
Thermostat repair	$191	$124
Thermostat installation	$163	$135

Typical labor costs for HVAC service and installation range from $65 to $85 per hour.

Air conditioning, ventilation and heating in Cleveland

Preventative maintenance helps system performance and reduces costly repairs. Overheating causes failures of motors, condensers and compressors. Air conditioning refrigerant leaks are common, as are broken thermostats and damaged wiring. Hire a professional to regularly inspect your equipment, change air filters and clean your duct system.

Furnaces in Cleveland are used heavily from October through April. Heating is a significant expense, making proper home insulation critical. Freezing temperatures and high winds from summer storms can cause power outages and system damage from power surges. Contractors often charge $50 to $100 fees for inspecting and diagnosing furnace problems, with emergency surcharges on weekends and holidays.

Clevelanders have incentives to improve their home's energy efficiency. Ohio's Home Weatherization Assistance Program provides grants for those meeting lower-income requirements.

Indoor air quality issues

Cleveland has long been home to heavy industry responsible for air and water pollution. The American Lung Association ranked Cleveland as the 11th most polluted U.S. city. The Cuyahoga County Board of Health reported that asthma is the leading illness among children, causing more school absences than all others combined. In the summer, high levels of ozone near the ground can be harmful to health. Using an HVAC company to change furnace and air filters and clean ventilation ducts is extremely important here.