5 Best Air Conditioner Repair Services in New York (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

A dead AC unit on a 95-degree New York day is not a problem that waits for business hours. Air conditioner repair in New York, the companies below, carries ratings between 4.7 and 5.0 stars, and their combined review count tops 800, so the useful question is not whether they're any good, it's which one handles your specific setup, window unit, PTAC, or full central system.

Short answer: Manhattan HVAC & Appliance Repair Inc leads on review volume with 286 reviews at 4.9 stars, covering central AC, ductless mini-splits and PTAC units. American HVAC Corp holds a perfect 5.0 rating across 106 reviews in Brooklyn. If you specifically need window AC installed or removed, SuperCoolNYC (4.9, 120 reviews) does that and only that.

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AC Repair in New York, Compared by Unit Type

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Manhattan HVAC & Appliance Repair Inc	4.9 ★	286	Central AC and PTAC, fast diagnosis	View ›
2	Yan HVAC Refrigerator Appliances Repair	4.9 ★	151	Commercial kitchens and restaurants, Chinatown	View ›
3	Top HVAC NYC	4.8 ★	165	Transparent quotes, heat pumps	View ›
4	NYC Window Air Conditioner Installation and Delivery by SuperCoolNYC	4.9 ★	120	Window AC install, sale and removal	View ›
5	American HVAC Corp	5.0 ★	106	Perfect rating, commercial HVAC	View ›

5 Best Air Conditioner Repair Services in New York (2026)

Who to call for a dead AC unit

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Manhattan HVAC & Appliance Repair Inc

4.9286 Google reviews

Manhattan HVAC & Appliance Repair Inc, based in Chelsea, services the full range of cooling equipment: central AC, rooftop units, VRF/VRV systems, ductless mini-splits, PTAC units and in-wall AC. It also handles PTAC replacement and installation, a system common in New York apartment buildings that many general HVAC shops skip. Reviewers describe technicians diagnosing an AC or heat pump issue within an hour of arrival, with clear explanations of what went wrong.

What people praise

Services PTAC units specifically, common in NYC apartment buildings
Fast response, reviewers describe same-day diagnosis and repair
Wide range of AC types covered: central, ductless, window, in-wall
Technicians explain the issue clearly before starting work

Worth knowing

Confidence rests on a review base in the low hundreds, thinner than a citywide volume leader

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume286 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed AC specialist here and the strongest all-around pick, especially if your building runs PTAC or central systems rather than a simple window unit.

Website +1332-334-0444 Directions

48 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Yan HVAC Refrigerator Appliances Repair

4.9151 Google reviews

Yan HVAC Refrigerator Appliances Repair is a Chinatown-based, family-run shop founded in 2000, now run by second-generation owner Marco Yan. Several reviewers describe emergency AC repairs for restaurant kitchens and food-production spaces on the hottest days of summer, with same-day or next-morning response even for commercial refrigerant and AC system failures. Its site claims more than 30 years of combined HVACR experience.

What people praise

Fast emergency response, including early-morning call-outs for commercial spaces
Trusted repeat customer base among restaurants and food businesses
Family-run with a long track record in Chinatown

Worth knowing

Reviews lean heavily commercial, less detail available on residential window-unit service

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume151 · 86th

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: A strong choice if you run a restaurant or commercial kitchen near Chinatown and need an AC system back online fast; home users with a straightforward apartment AC may prefer a residential-focused option.

Website +1646-331-5962 Directions

78 Mott St, New York, NY 10013

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Top HVAC NYC

4.8165 Google reviews

Top HVAC NYC covers commercial and residential AC and heating repair and installation across the city, with reviewers specifically praising its heat load calculations and upfront diagnosis before recommending repair versus replacement. One reviewer noted the company's quote came in well under competitors for a heat pump repair, without upselling unnecessary work.

What people praise

Reviewers highlight transparent, competitive pricing versus other quotes obtained
Detailed heat load and diagnostic process before recommending repair or replacement
Technicians described as patient and educational during the repair

Worth knowing

A few reviewers note pricing runs a little higher for the most thorough, detail-oriented visits

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume165 · 92th

Confidencemoderate

Recency6 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth calling if you want a second opinion on repair versus replacement before committing, since reviewers consistently describe an honest, non-pushy diagnostic process.

Website +1646-493-4904 Directions

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

NYC Window Air Conditioner Installation and Delivery by SuperCoolNYC

4.9120 Google reviews

NYC Window Air Conditioner Installation and Delivery by SuperCoolNYC, based on the Lower East Side, specializes narrowly and specifically in window AC units: sale, delivery, installation, removal and the safety bracket work New York City building code requires. Founded by teachers in 2010, it markets heavily to students and parents setting up apartments remotely, offering to install a unit based on nothing more than a listing link or short video.

What people praise

Specializes specifically in window units and DOB-compliant safety brackets
Can deliver and install a unit in the same visit without the customer owning one first
Convenient for remote setup, popular with students and parents furnishing an apartment

Worth knowing

Does not handle central AC, PTAC or ductless systems, window units only

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume120 · 81th

Confidencemoderate

Recency12 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clear pick if all you need is a window AC bought, delivered and safely installed; it is not the right call for a central or PTAC repair.

Website +1929-400-7665 Directions

45 Allen St, New York, NY 10002

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

American HVAC Corp

5.0106 Google reviews

American HVAC Corp, based in Brooklyn, runs commercial and residential HVAC repair, installation and maintenance, including AC servicing, from an office on Sands Street. Reviewers describe both apartment building AC system replacements and commercial office HVAC design and installation, with the company returning annually for scheduled servicing on completed jobs.

What people praise

Perfect 5.0 rating across every review on record
Handles both residential and larger commercial HVAC installs
Reviewers note clean, tidy work and follow-up annual servicing
Broad Brooklyn neighborhood coverage

Worth knowing

Rests on a smaller review base than the top-ranked shops, so watch this rating as it grows

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating5 / 5

Review volume106 · 75th

Confidencemoderate

Recency7 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranks lower here mainly on review volume, not quality: no other AC company on this page has a perfect average. A strong pick for Brooklyn residents or building managers with a bigger commercial job.

Website +1332-232-9300 Directions

77 Sands St 6th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201

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How we score

Every number here comes from public Google data pulled on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is each company’s live Google star average. Review volume ranks how many customers have rated them against the other AC repair companies on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 built on hundreds of reviews carries more weight than a 5.0 built on a smaller base. Recency tracks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does AC repair cost in New York? (2026)

Pricing depends heavily on the type of unit, central, PTAC, ductless or window, and whether it’s a diagnostic visit or a full repair. None of the companies above publish a fixed rate card, so get a written quote before work begins.

Serving all of New York

The AC repair companies above cover Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Lower East Side, with particular strength in Chelsea, Chinatown and central Brooklyn. Searching for air conditioner repair near me? Every listing shows a live phone number so you can call the closest option directly.

What to ask before you book AC repair

Do you service my type of unit: central, PTAC, ductless mini-split, or window?
Is the diagnostic fee applied to the repair cost if I go ahead?
Do you have the refrigerant and parts on the truck, or will it need ordering?
Is repair or replacement the better move for a unit this age?
Can you come today, and is there an after-hours or heatwave surcharge?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these AC repair companies?

We started from every air conditioner repair company in New York with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Do any of these companies handle PTAC units?

Yes, Manhattan HVAC & Appliance Repair Inc specifically lists PTAC repair and replacement, a unit type common in New York apartment buildings that not every AC company services.

Who should I call for just a window AC unit?

SuperCoolNYC specializes specifically in window AC sale, delivery and installation, including the safety brackets New York City building code requires.

The bottom line

Manhattan HVAC is the safest default for most AC repair needs given its broad coverage of central, PTAC and ductless systems, while SuperCoolNYC is the specific call if all you need is a window unit installed. Confirm your unit type is one they service before booking.

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