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When you compare HVAC and air conditioning companies in Des Moines, ask every one of them the same three questions: are you licensed and insured for this exact work, who is actually showing up (your crew or a sub), and what does the warranty cover in writing. Searching for HVAC and air conditioning companies near me in Des Moines? Everyone ranked below serves Des Moines and the surrounding neighborhoods, including West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Clive, Waukee, Johnston. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first. If this is an emergency, call rather than fill in a form. An AC that dies in a heat wave, or heat that dies in a freeze, is the case for calling instead of waiting for morning. Ask up front whether they are dispatching tonight and what the after-hours call-out fee is: 24/7 availability is not something a star rating can tell you. How we rank these Des Moines businesses Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else. - **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all. - **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. A 4.9 from 7 reviews is a weaker claim than a 4.5 from 890, and the order says so. - **Recent counts for more.** A five star review from four years ago is not evidence about the crew working today. - **One customer, one voice,** and a burst of reviews in a single day counts for less than the same reviews earned over a month. - **Local means local.** A business has to actually serve Des Moines to be listed here. We measure the distance from the business to the city and drop the ones that are really in another market, which is why you will not see a clinic an hour away sitting above the one down the road. - **The ranked order is not for sale.** No business can pay to move up in the numbered list. Every position in it is earned on public ratings and review volume and nothing else. - **Featured is a labelled spotlight, not a rank.** The starred card above the rankings is reserved for businesses that have recently joined Top Rated. A new client can be excellent and still have a short review history, and the numbers alone would bury them for months, so the spotlight gives them visibility while that history builds. It carries no position number, it never moves anyone in the numbered list below it, and it is clearly marked every time it appears. We also rotate it: promotions and seasonal events cycle different clients through the slot, so it is a turn in the spotlight rather than a permanent purchase. **What is changing.** We are adding a second signal: reviews left here by customers whose job we can actually trace. It is built and published below so you can see it before it counts, and it is not part of the order yet. A review will count more when we can prove the job happened, not because it was left on our site. How much each kind of review counts - 1.6x**Verified job** A Top Rated review from a customer whose job we can trace: we brokered the lead, the work was booked, and the review came after the job. - 1.2x**Verified account** A Top Rated review from a real, signed-in account that we cannot tie to a specific job. - 1x**Google** A public Google review. This is the baseline and it is not discounted. - 0x**Unverified** Anything we cannot stand behind. Shown if we show it, counts for nothing. Still curious? [The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/). ## The full Des Moines ranking Show independents only Top Independent [True Comfort Heating, Cooling and Plumbing](/biz/true-comfort-heating-cooling-and-plumbing/) ★★★★★ 5 · 1111 Google reviews · Independent · Locally Owned Same ranking, same score -- this is the highest-ranked independent, shown as a separate lens on the list below, not a different order. 1 [Des Moines Comfort](/biz/des-moines-comfort/) ★★★★★ 5 · 1111 Google reviews · 2703 E Grand Ave [View profile](/biz/des-moines-comfort/) [Call](tel:+15152664660) [Website](http://www.desmoinescomfort.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 2 [True Comfort Heating, Cooling and Plumbing Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/true-comfort-heating-cooling-and-plumbing/) ★★★★★ 5 · 1111 Google reviews · 505 Sheridan Ave [View profile](/biz/true-comfort-heating-cooling-and-plumbing/) [Call](tel:+15152066899) [Website](https://www.truecomfortiowa.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 3 [Modern Heating & Air Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/modern-heating-air/) ★★★★★ 5 · 946 Google reviews · 675 NE 45th Pl [View profile](/biz/modern-heating-air/) [Call](tel:+15155006600) [Website](http://www.modernhvacservices.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 4 [Obsidian Heating and Cooling Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/obsidian-heating-and-cooling/) ★★★★★ 5 · 654 Google reviews · 1523 E Madison Ave [View profile](/biz/obsidian-heating-and-cooling/) [Call](tel:+15155998488) [Website](https://www.obsidianheatingandcooling.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 5 [Northway's Heating & Cooling Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/northway-s-heating-cooling/) ★★★★★ 5 · 525 Google reviews · 500 E Livingston Ave [View profile](/biz/northway-s-heating-cooling/) [Call](tel:+15152663983) [Website](http://www.northwaysheating.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 6 [Roberts Heating, Cooling and Plumbing Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/roberts-heating-cooling-and-plumbing/) ★★★★★ 5 · 346 Google reviews · 290 S 1st St [View profile](/biz/roberts-heating-cooling-and-plumbing/) [Call](tel:+15159890106) [Website](http://www.robertsheatingandcooling.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 7 [Advanced Problem Solutions Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/advanced-problem-solutions/) ★★★★★ 5 · 170 Google reviews · 5727 NE 16th St B [View profile](/biz/advanced-problem-solutions/) [Call](tel:+15153162867) [Website](https://www.aps-iowa.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 8 [Priority One Heating and Cooling Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/priority-one-heating-and-cooling/) ★★★★★ 5 · 144 Google reviews · 107 Dodd St [View profile](/biz/priority-one-heating-and-cooling/) [Call](tel:+15156754445) [Website](http://callpriorityone.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 9 [Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/schaal-plumbing-heating-and-cooling/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 8726 Google reviews · 5670 NW Beaver Dr [View profile](/biz/schaal-plumbing-heating-and-cooling/) [Call](tel:+15152072272) [Website](https://callschaalyaall.com/service-areas/johnston/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 10 [Service Legends Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Indoor Air Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/service-legends-heating-cooling-plumbing-indoor-air/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 5581 Google reviews · 6365 NE 14th St Bldg B [View profile](/biz/service-legends-heating-cooling-plumbing-indoor-air/) [Call](tel:+15156576634) [Website](https://www.servicelegends.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 11 [Bell Brothers Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/bell-brothers-heating-cooling-plumbing/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 4307 Google reviews · 2822 6th Ave [View profile](/biz/bell-brothers-heating-cooling-plumbing/) [Call](tel:+15153185856) [Website](https://bellbrothers.com/service-areas/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 12 [C&K Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Gutters Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/c-k-heating-cooling-plumbing-gutters/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 2695 Google reviews · 2312 Edison St [View profile](/biz/c-k-heating-cooling-plumbing-gutters/) [Call](tel:+15153101174) [Website](http://www.callcandk.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 13 [Kohles & Bach Heating & Cooling Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/kohles-bach-heating-cooling/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 2408 Google reviews · 5185 NW Beaver Dr [View profile](/biz/kohles-bach-heating-cooling/) [Call](tel:+15152076569) [Website](https://www.kohlesandbach.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 14 [Lenz Heating & Cooling Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/lenz-heating-cooling/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 1883 Google reviews · 7641 Douglas Ave [View profile](/biz/lenz-heating-cooling/) [Call](tel:+15152256446) [Website](https://lenzmechanical.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 15 [Lozier Heating & Cooling Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/lozier-heating-cooling/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 1747 Google reviews · 536 S 19th St [View profile](/biz/lozier-heating-cooling/) [Call](tel:+15152671000) [Website](https://www.lozierheatingcooling.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 16 [Midwest Comfort Heating & Cooling Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/midwest-comfort-heating-cooling/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 858 Google reviews · 1567 Ohio St [View profile](/biz/midwest-comfort-heating-cooling/) [Call](tel:+15152776327) [Website](https://www.midwestcomfortiowa.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 17 [Des Moines Heating & Cooling,LLC](/biz/des-moines-heating-cooling-llc/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 766 Google reviews · 1034 Army Post Rd [View profile](/biz/des-moines-heating-cooling-llc/) [Call](tel:+15152827086) [Website](https://www.desmoinesheatingandcooling.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 18 [Air Free Duct Cleaning Inc Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/air-free-duct-cleaning-inc/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 560 Google reviews · 10301 Dennis Dr [View profile](/biz/air-free-duct-cleaning-inc/) [Call](tel:+15159863424) [Website](https://www.airfreeductcleaning.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 19 [Metro Heating & Cooling](/biz/metro-heating-cooling/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 403 Google reviews · 3517 Hubbell Ave [View profile](/biz/metro-heating-cooling/) [Call](tel:+15155851123) [Website](https://metrohci.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 20 [Indianola Mechanical Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/indianola-mechanical/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 178 Google reviews · 1955 NE 58th Ave Ste 304 [View profile](/biz/indianola-mechanical/) [Call](tel:+15155759704) [Website](https://www.indianolamechanical.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 21 [Des Moines Heating-Cooling Experts Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/des-moines-heating-cooling-experts/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 89 Google reviews · 1250 E 13th St [View profile](/biz/des-moines-heating-cooling-experts/) [Call](tel:+15154164031) Unclaimed - is this yours? 22 [MODUS Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/modus/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 25 Google reviews · 130 E 3rd St #300 [View profile](/biz/modus/) [Call](tel:+15152517280) [Website](http://www.modus-eng.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 23 [Des Moines Heating & Air Conditioning](/biz/des-moines-heating-air-conditioning/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 23 Google reviews · 1400 Cleveland Ave [View profile](/biz/des-moines-heating-air-conditioning/) [Call](tel:+15152986868) Unclaimed - is this yours? 24 [Heartland Heating & Cooling Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/heartland-heating-cooling/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 403 Google reviews · 3155 SE Miehe Dr Ste 1 [View profile](/biz/heartland-heating-cooling/) [Call](tel:+15157626906) [Website](https://www.heartlandheating.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 25 [Thrasher Service Corp Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/thrasher-service-corp/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 708 Google reviews · 3012 E 14th St [View profile](/biz/thrasher-service-corp/) [Call](tel:+15157178030) [Website](https://thrasherservice.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 26 [Lazer Home Services Plumbing, HVAC, & Electrical Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/lazer-home-services-plumbing-hvac-electrical/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 2215 Google reviews · 5703 NW 2nd St [View profile](/biz/lazer-home-services-plumbing-hvac-electrical/) [Call](tel:+15155859647) [Website](https://lazerhomeservices.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 27 [Holt Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/holt-plumbing-heating-inc/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 3941 Google reviews · 1202 Thomas Beck Rd Ste 101 [View profile](/biz/holt-plumbing-heating-inc/) [Call](tel:+15159922250) [Website](https://holtplumbingandheating.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 28 [Bryant Iowa Heating & Cooling Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/bryant-iowa-heating-cooling/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 236 Google reviews · 128 SE Shurfine Dr [View profile](/biz/bryant-iowa-heating-cooling/) [Call](tel:+15159635311) [Website](https://www.bryantiowahc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 29 [Triple A Home Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/triple-a-home-services/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 80 Google reviews · 4604 20th Ave [View profile](/biz/triple-a-home-services/) [Call](tel:+15158682779) [Website](http://www.tripleahomeservices.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 30 [Clean Air Systems Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/clean-air-systems/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 45 Google reviews · 201 W Bluff St [View profile](/biz/clean-air-systems/) [Call](tel:+15159846690) [Website](http://cleanhvac.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 31 [Hoss Heating And Cooling, LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/hoss-heating-and-cooling-llc/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 45 Google reviews · 150 S Prairie View Dr [View profile](/biz/hoss-heating-and-cooling-llc/) [Call](tel:+15152044730) [Website](http://hossheatingandcoolingllc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 32 [Des Moines Heating and Cooling](/biz/des-moines-heating-and-cooling/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 19 Google reviews · 404 5th Ave [View profile](/biz/des-moines-heating-and-cooling/) [Call](tel:+15156445588) Unclaimed - is this yours? 33 [Des Moines Heating & Cooling](/biz/des-moines-heating-cooling/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 19 Google reviews · 625 Des Moines St [View profile](/biz/des-moines-heating-cooling/) [Call](tel:+15153049314) Unclaimed - is this yours? 34 [Nichols Controls & Supply Inc Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/nichols-controls-supply-inc/) ★★★★½ 4.5 · 58 Google reviews · 1721 Dean Ave [View profile](/biz/nichols-controls-supply-inc/) [Call](tel:+15155640437) Unclaimed - is this yours? 35 [Des Moines Heating & Air Conditioning](/biz/des-moines-heating-air-conditioning/) ★★★★ 4.2 · 16 Google reviews · 326 E 6th St [View profile](/biz/des-moines-heating-air-conditioning/) [Call](tel:+13193797717) Unclaimed - is this yours? 36 [City Wide Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/city-wide-heating-air-conditioning-inc/) ★★★★ 4 · 106 Google reviews · 1300 73rd St [View profile](/biz/city-wide-heating-air-conditioning-inc/) [Call](tel:+15152749361) [Website](http://www.citywideheatingandair.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in Des Moines; owners can claim and verify their listing free. ## HVAC & Air Conditioning in Des Moines: common questions ### Who are the best HVAC and air conditioning companies in Des Moines? Based on Google ratings and review volume as of October 2026, the top rated HVAC and air conditioning companies in Des Moines are Des Moines Comfort, True Comfort Heating, Cooling and Plumbing, Modern Heating & Air. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page. ### How do I find HVAC and air conditioning companies near me in Des Moines? Every company ranked on this page serves Des Moines and the surrounding area, including West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Clive, Waukee, Johnston. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest HVAC company is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you. ### Which HVAC and air conditioning companies in Des Moines offer 24/7 emergency service? After-hours availability is not part of a Google rating, so this directory cannot verify it for you in advance. An AC that dies in a heat wave, or heat that dies in a freeze, is the case for calling instead of waiting for morning. Call the top rated HVAC and air conditioning companies on this page and ask two things before you agree to anything: are you dispatching tonight, and what is the after-hours call-out fee. A company that answers both plainly on the phone is usually the one that actually shows up. ### How do I choose an HVAC company in Des Moines? When the AC dies in July, speed matters - but so does not getting sold a system two sizes too big. A top-rated HVAC company quotes load calculations, not guesses, and stands behind the install with a real labor warranty. Run a business in hvac & air conditioning? [After Hours AI](https://afterhai.com/) answers your calls 24/7 so you never miss a customer. ## Are you a top-rated Des Moines pro? Listings and claims are free. Early claimants receive Premium at no charge, a $297 value, after confirmation. No purchase is required. [Claim your free listing](#) Prefer to talk? Call or text the Top Rated directory on [(813) 454-0813](tel:+18134540813). This is our number, not the number of any business listed here. Related in Des Moines: [Plumbing](/plumbing/) · [Electrical](/electrical/) · [Tree Service](/tree-service/) · [Fencing](/fencing/)