Charlotte AC and heating repair leaderboard

Variation 01 / The podium

The market podium

The three businesses named first most often in September 2026.

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Silver / #2
Acosta Heating, Cooling & Electricalacostainc.com
3 first-place picks3 shortlisted
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- Grok picked this business
  “My AC stopped cooling. Find me an HVAC company in Charlotte, NC that can come out today.”
  “This Charlotte company (3915 Stuart Andrew Blvd) advertises same-day AC repair, shows NC license 36016, is listed by the BBB as open Monday from 7 AM to 9 PM, and is BBB A+ accredited since 1984 with seven closed complaints in three years, though its $99 diagnostic fee comes only from a paid directory snippet and two 2026 Reddit comments call it expensive.”
- Instinct shortlisted this business
  “Who is the best AC repair company in Charlotte, NC?”
  “Its Charlotte listing shows 4.8 stars from 1,143 reviews and a stated one-year parts-and-labor warranty on repairs.”
- Instinct shortlisted this business
  “I need a new AC unit installed in Charlotte, NC. Who should I get quotes from, and roughly what will it cost?”
  “Its Charlotte listing shows 4.8 stars from 1,143 reviews and a 10-year parts-and-labor warranty on HVAC system replacements.”
- Instinct shortlisted this business
  “My furnace won't turn on. Who can fix it this week in Charlotte, NC?”
  “It advertises same-day furnace repair, while its Charlotte directory listing shows 4.8 stars from 1,143 reviews and a one-year parts-and-labor repair warranty.”
- Instinct picked this business
  “who's good for AC repair around Charlotte, NC?”
  “Its Charlotte listing shows 4.8 stars from 1,143 verified reviews, a $99 weekday diagnostic and same-day service, though no appointment was checked.”
- Instinct picked this business
  “AC is blowing warm air, who should I call? Charlotte, NC”
  “Its Charlotte listing shows 4.8 stars across 1,143 verified reviews, a $99 weekday diagnostic and same-day service, though an actual opening was not checked.”
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Gold / #1
Kodiak HVACcallkodiakhvac.com
4 first-place picks3 shortlisted
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- Instinct picked this business
  “My AC stopped cooling. Find me an HVAC company in Charlotte, NC that can come out today.”
  “It advertises same-day Charlotte emergency repair during Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., typically arriving within 20-45 minutes depending on demand, with an $89 diagnostic fee waived with repair.”
- Instinct shortlisted this business
  “Who is the best AC repair company in Charlotte, NC?”
  “Its Charlotte repair page posts an $89 diagnostic fee waived with repair, upfront pricing and same-day service when available.”
- Instinct picked this business
  “I need a new AC unit installed in Charlotte, NC. Who should I get quotes from, and roughly what will it cost?”
  “It offers free in-home estimates, Manual J sizing and permitted installation, and posts $5,800-$10,000 as a typical AC-only installed price on its cost guide.”
- Instinct picked this business
  “My furnace won't turn on. Who can fix it this week in Charlotte, NC?”
  “Its Charlotte furnace page offers same-day service during business hours and an $89 diagnostic fee waived if you proceed with repair.”
- Instinct picked this business
  “my AC isn't working, can someone come out today? I'm in Charlotte, NC”
  “Its Charlotte emergency AC page advertises same-day dispatch and an $89 diagnostic fee waived with repair, though an opening today was not verified.”
- Instinct shortlisted this business
  “who's good for AC repair around Charlotte, NC?”
  “Its Charlotte AC page posts an $89 diagnostic waived with repair and advertises same-day service, though its review and response claims were not independently verified.”
- Instinct shortlisted this business
  “AC is blowing warm air, who should I call? Charlotte, NC”
  “Its Charlotte AC repair page explicitly addresses warm air, posts an $89 diagnostic waived with repair and offers same-day service, but those business claims and an opening were not independently verified.”
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Bronze / #3
Andersen Heating & Coolingandersenservices.com
1 first-place pick2 shortlisted
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- Instinct shortlisted this business
  “My furnace won't turn on. Who can fix it this week in Charlotte, NC?”
  “It repairs furnaces seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. to midnight without a weekend or after-hours surcharge and quotes the price before work begins.”
- Instinct picked this business
  “I need an AC guy. I live on the north side of Charlotte, NC, can they come Tuesday?”
  “Its North Charlotte office serves University City, Highland Creek, Mallard Creek and Northlake, with AC service daily until midnight, though a Tuesday opening is unverified.”
- Instinct shortlisted this business
  “how much is a new AC in Charlotte, NC and who should I call”
  “Its Charlotte installation page describes Manual J sizing, upfront price ranges and an online estimate, though it does not publish a fixed installed price.”

Also picked first

These businesses earned a first-place pick in at least one recorded answer.

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#4 in this market
Horne Heating and Air Conditioningbestpickreports.com
1 first-place pick1 shortlisted
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- Instinct picked this business
  “Who is the best AC repair company in Charlotte, NC?”
  “Its Charlotte repair listing shows 4.9 stars from 1,913 reviews, licensed and insured service, and a lifetime craftsmanship warranty.”
- Instinct shortlisted this business
  “I need a new AC unit installed in Charlotte, NC. Who should I get quotes from, and roughly what will it cost?”
  “It publishes a Charlotte installation range of $12,000-$16,000 and has 4.9 stars from 1,913 reviews plus a listed lifetime craftsmanship warranty on Best Pick Reports.”
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#5 in this market
Horne Heating & Air Conditioning
1 first-place pick0 shortlisted
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- Grok picked this business
  “Who is the best AC repair company in Charlotte, NC?”
  “This family-run Charlotte company (6805 Craig St, since 1983) is BBB A+ accredited since 1997 with no complaints in three years, is called honest in several r/Charlotte threads, shows an active NC heating license on BuildZoom, and posts a $90 diagnostic that is waived with a same-day repair, though it posts no repair warranty and gets fewer Reddit mentions than Super Cool.”
#6 in this market
Roland Black Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Generatorsrolandblack.com
1 first-place pick0 shortlisted
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- Instinct picked this business
  “how much is a new AC in Charlotte, NC and who should I call”
  “Its Charlotte installation page posts a $5,800-$10,000 typical new-AC range and describes a load calculation, and it says the firm has served the area since 1973.”

The near misses

Shortlisted

Named as an alternative, but never first in this market’s latest round.

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T.Byrd's Heating & Coolingtbyrdhvac.com
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- Instinct shortlisted this business
  “my AC isn't working, can someone come out today? I'm in Charlotte, NC”
  “It says calls made before noon can usually get same-day service and posts a $77 service-call fee credited toward repair, though an opening today was not verified.”
- Instinct shortlisted this business
  “I need an AC guy. I live on the north side of Charlotte, NC, can they come Tuesday?”
  “It serves Charlotte and Huntersville, says same- or next-business-day visits are usually possible, and posts a $77 diagnostic credited toward repair, though Tuesday availability is unverified.”
- Instinct shortlisted this business
  “who's good for AC repair around Charlotte, NC?”
  “It serves Charlotte, posts a $77 diagnostic credited toward repair and says same- or next-business-day visits are usually possible, though those claims are unverified independently.”
- Instinct shortlisted this business
  “AC is blowing warm air, who should I call? Charlotte, NC”
  “Its Charlotte cooling page covers air that does not feel cold, posts a $77 diagnostic credited toward repair and offers 24/7 emergency dispatch, though an opening was not checked.”
Morris-Jenkinsmorrisjenkins.com
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- Instinct shortlisted this business
  “My AC stopped cooling. Find me an HVAC company in Charlotte, NC that can come out today.”
  “Its Charlotte emergency AC page promises same-day service until midnight every day, upfront flat-rate pricing and no extra evening or weekend charge.”
- Instinct shortlisted this business
  “my AC isn't working, can someone come out today? I'm in Charlotte, NC”
  “It advertises same-day AC repair in Charlotte through midnight every day without an extra evening or weekend fee, though an opening today was not verified.”
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Super Cool HVACsupercoolcharlotte.com
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- Grok shortlisted this business
  “My AC stopped cooling. Find me an HVAC company in Charlotte, NC that can come out today.”
  “This small NoDa shop (954 N Davidson St) is the most recommended HVAC company on r/Charlotte, where people report same-day visits and a $120 diagnostic, and it is open weekdays from 7:30 AM with after-hours emergencies by call or text, but it posts no fee, license or same-day promise on its own site and I could not find a Charlotte BBB profile for it.”
- Grok shortlisted this business
  “Who is the best AC repair company in Charlotte, NC?”
  “This small owner-run NoDa shop is the clear r/Charlotte favorite, with about 40 mentions from 2024 to 2026 praising its honesty and fair prices, but it has no Charlotte BBB profile, its limited NC heating license has not been verified since a December 2022 expiration, it posts no fees or standard warranty, and a few Redditors reported install problems and missed appointments.”
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Adams Heating & Air Conditioningcalladams.com
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- Grok shortlisted this business
  “My AC stopped cooling. Find me an HVAC company in Charlotte, NC that can come out today.”
  “This company near uptown (600 Morris St, since 1944) posts service hours from 7:30 AM to 10 PM every day, has a BBB A+ rating with no complaints, and gets positive r/Charlotte mentions for a fast after-hours visit, but it posts no service-call fee and BuildZoom shows its NC heating license as expired at the end of 2025, so confirm the license is active before booking.”
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McClintock Heating & Cooling
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- Grok shortlisted this business
  “Who is the best AC repair company in Charlotte, NC?”
  “This company is BBB A+ accredited since 2003 with only one complaint in three years, gets repeated r/Charlotte praise for careful load calculations and good work, and posts NC heating license 20254, but it is based in Indian Trail about 15 miles from uptown, keeps weekday-only hours, and Redditors call it mid-to-high priced.”
One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning of Charlotteonehourheatandair.com
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- Instinct shortlisted this business
  “My AC stopped cooling. Find me an HVAC company in Charlotte, NC that can come out today.”
  “Its Charlotte team advertises 24/7 emergency service for AC that stops cooling, with upfront pricing and trucks stocked for common repairs.”
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Quality Pro Servicesqualityproservices.com
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- Instinct shortlisted this business
  “I need an AC guy. I live on the north side of Charlotte, NC, can they come Tuesday?”
  “Its North Charlotte AC repair page lists 24/7 emergency service, a $99 diagnostic and no after-hours fee, though a Tuesday opening is unverified.”
Testa Care Heating and Airtestacareheatingandair.com
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- Instinct shortlisted this business
  “how much is a new AC in Charlotte, NC and who should I call”
  “Its Charlotte-area guide prices an outdoor AC and indoor coil at $5,500-$13,000 by size and a complete AC-plus-furnace system at $8,500-$22,000, making quote scope easier to compare.”

How this board is ordered

We count first-place picks in the latest recorded round for this market. Shortlist mentions break ties, then names sort alphabetically. Each assistant family counts once per business and question at its strongest placement. Gold, silver and bronze show positions in this sample, not a quality score or a booking. Shortlisted businesses below the picked group received no first-place pick in this round.

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