Picked
B. Carlson Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing
bcarlson.com“Serving Albuquerque since 1971 with 4.7 from 1554 reviews, NM HVAC license #33294, flat-rate upfront pricing, and installation financing including promotional 0% APR terms.”
Where they agreed
B. Carlson Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing
picked by Meta Muse, shortlisted by Instinct
- Picked
- Shortlisted
- Passed
Meta Muse
United States · Meta Muse via a research connector · asked 2026-10-05 02:53 UTC
- searched new AC unit installation Albuquerque NM cost 2026 HVAC install contractor
read 2 pages
- https://bcarlson.com/
- https://modernize.com/near-me?find=hvac&location=albuquerque,nm
Shortlisted · choice 2
Anderson Air Corps Heating & Cooling
bestprosintown.com“Over 50 years in Albuquerque with 4.8 from 177 reviews and open 24 hours every day, with reviewers praising prompt, thorough service.”
Shortlisted · choice 3
First Rate Plumbing Heating and Cooling Inc
firstratephc.com“Locally owned since 1999 with 4.8 from 513 reviews, NATE-certified technicians, free estimates, and financing always available for replacements.”
Passed
C&L Total Service
homeguide.com“Listed among HomeGuide's best AC installers, 10+ years in business and licensed, but no review-detail evidence available.”
Passed
Z & E Heating & Cooling, LLC
homeguide.com“Listed among HomeGuide's best AC installers and founded on honesty and integrity, but no review-detail evidence available.”
Passed
White Polar HVAC Company New Mexico
whitepolar.org“Licensed veteran-owned Albuquerque contractor with 24/7 service, but more review evidence is needed on full installs than on repairs.”
Instinct
Europe · Instinct over iMessage · asked 2026-10-18 17:10 UTC
Picked
Shortlisted · choice 2
Wong Mechanical LLC
wongmechanicalnm.com“Its own page FAQ says most installations run $3,500-$8,000 depending on home size, system and ductwork, lists a 1304 4th St NW Albuquerque address, and offers free in-home estimates.”
Shortlisted · choice 3
B. Carlson
bcarlson.com“Its own page describes flat installed pricing approved before work starts, lists an 8625 Paseo Alameda NE Albuquerque address and says it has been trusted since 1971, but shows no dollar figures in the text read.”
PassedNew this round
Passed
Central Plumbing Heating & Cooling
centralplumbingnm.comInstinct named this company without a reason.
PassedNew this round
J.E. Solutions Heating & Cooling
jesolutionshvacr.com“Its page lists an 8408 Casa Negra Ct NW Albuquerque office and says price depends on home size, equipment and ductwork, with no dollar figures in the text read.”
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