Guilford County · Climate zone 4A · Duke Energy Carolinas
HVAC Contractors in High Point, NC
16 RECORDS · 16 LICENSE-VERIFIED · REGISTER AUDITED AUG 23, 2026
16 of the 16 HVAC contractors we list in High Point hold a North Carolina heating and cooling license we checked against the state board. High Point is the Triad's odd one out in the best way: the city spans four counties — Guilford, Randolph, Davidson and Forsyth — yet runs its own permitting, and it's one of North Carolina's public-power cities, with electricity inside city limits supplied by the city's own utility rather than Duke. The furniture-industry housing stock near the core is older, with the duct and crawlspace issues that come with it; Deep River and the north side skew newer.
Verified HVAC contractors in High Point
Featured entries are paid placements (max 3 per city) and are labelled. Order within each status is by review count. Every entry shows the license status we found and when we checked it. How this list works.
Evans Air Services, Inc
We checked this contractor's license against the NC State Board. Is this your business? Claim this record — it's free.
Absolute Comfort Heating & Cooling, Inc.
We checked this contractor's license against the NC State Board. Is this your business? Claim this record — it's free.
Davis Heating and Air LLC
We checked this contractor's license against the NC State Board. Is this your business? Claim this record — it's free.
Miller Services HVAC, Inc.
We checked this contractor's license against the NC State Board. Is this your business? Claim this record — it's free.
SBS-NC, LLC
We checked this contractor's license against the NC State Board. Is this your business? Claim this record — it's free.
Airflo Heating & Cooling
We checked this contractor's license against the NC State Board. Is this your business? Claim this record — it's free.
Buchanan Service Co
We checked this contractor's license against the NC State Board. Is this your business? Claim this record — it's free.
Frank Palmer
We checked this contractor's license against the NC State Board. Is this your business? Claim this record — it's free.
Superior Mechanical, Inc.
We checked this contractor's license against the NC State Board. Is this your business? Claim this record — it's free.
Saving Grace Hvac Services
We checked this contractor's license against the NC State Board. Is this your business? Claim this record — it's free.
Serving High Point from a nearby town? Contractors based in Jamestown appear on this page.
What HVAC work costs in High Point
| Job | Typical installed / out-the-door range |
|---|---|
| AC replacement (2–3 ton, SEER2 14.3–16) | $6,200 – $11,500 |
| Heat pump replacement (ducted, 2–3 ton) | $7,200 – $13,000 |
| AC repair (typical diagnostic + part) | $170 – $850 |
| Seasonal tune-up | $85 – $179 |
Ranges reflect Piedmont Triad quotes and published local pricing; last reviewed August 2026. Your quote should include a Manual J load calculation. See the statewide breakdowns: AC replacement cost in NC, heat pump installation cost in NC, AC repair cost by problem.
Licensing and permits in Guilford County
Residential heating and cooling work in North Carolina requires a contractor licensed by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors; the class on the license (H-1, H-2 or H-3, Class I or II) tells you what the contractor may install. What the classes mean.
High Point permits its own HVAC work citywide through the city's Inspections Services department (Development Services Center, 211 S. Hamilton St.) — regardless of which of the four counties your address falls in. Applications file through the Accela Citizen Access portal, and the contractor pulls the mechanical permit. When a permit is required in NC.
Full local reference: HVAC permits, utilities and climate in Guilford County.
Climate and common HVAC problems in High Point
Same Piedmont pattern as the rest of the Triad: humid cooling from May through September, winter nights in the 20s where auxiliary heat drives bills. Older mill-era neighborhoods add duct leakage and crawlspace moisture to the usual equipment calls.
Related: AC not cooling · aux heat stuck on · humidity control in NC homes · why climate zone changes what to buy.
Rebates for High Point residents
High Point is a public-power city: homes inside city limits get electricity from the city's own utility (High Point Energy), not Duke — so Duke Energy rebates don't apply to city-electric customers. North Carolina's income-tiered statewide home energy rebates apply regardless of utility, and addresses outside city limits on Duke Energy or EnergyUnited service can use those utilities' programs. How the incentives stack.
How to choose an HVAC contractor in High Point
Check the license number on this page against the state board record. Get three written quotes for any replacement and make sure each includes a load calculation, equipment model numbers, and who pulls the permit. Compare warranties on labor, not just parts. Ask what happens if the system is oversized. And prefer contractors who put the diagnosis in writing before quoting a repair.
Full guides: questions to ask · how to compare quotes · red flags.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check whether a High Point HVAC contractor is licensed?
Search the business in the North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors license lookup. Every provider on this page shows the license number and status we found, and the date we checked it.
Do I need a permit to replace my AC or heat pump in High Point?
Yes. High Point runs its own inspections citywide — even though the city spans Guilford, Randolph, Davidson and Forsyth counties — so the mechanical permit goes through the city's Inspections Services department. Your contractor pulls it; ask for the permit number.
What does AC replacement cost in High Point?
Most 2–3 ton replacements land between $6,200 – $11,500 installed, depending on efficiency tier, ductwork condition and brand.
Do Duke Energy rebates apply in High Point?
Usually not inside city limits — High Point homes are served by the city's own municipal electric utility, so Duke's programs don't apply. The statewide Energy Saver NC rebates apply regardless of your utility, and addresses outside city limits on Duke or EnergyUnited service can use those programs.
Which nearby towns does this High Point page cover?
Archdale, Trinity, Thomasville and nearby Randolph and Davidson County communities fold into the High Point hub until they reach three license-verified contractors of their own.