Des Moines · AC Repair

The 3 Best Companies for AC Repair in Des Moines

2027 Edition

Updated By the Local Three editors How we select

The short answer

For ac repair in Des Moines, call Des Moines Heating & Cooling, Modern Heating & Air or Roberts Heating, Cooling and Plumbing first. We chose them from 5 local companies on rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business.

Our 3 selections for ac repair

Editor's Pick

Modern Heating & Air

5.0 from 298 reviews

Based in
Des Moines
Coverage
Based in Des Moines

Why we picked them

The strongest overall record of the 5 companies for ac repair we reviewed in Des Moines: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.

Checked Oct 2026
  • Operating status

Beyond the three

More companies for ac repair in Des Moines

Other Des Moines companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 5 in all for this work.

  • Wyckoff Heating & Cooling4.7 · 178
  • Metro Heating & Cooling4.7 · 108

At a glance

The three, side by side

Comparison of the selected ac repair in Des Moines
01Des Moines Heating & Cooling02Modern Heating & Air03Roberts Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
Best for–Editor's PickReader Favorite
Rating4.7 · 76 reviews5.0 · 298 reviews4.9 · 135 reviews
In business–––
Budget–––
Free estimateAskAskAsk
LicenseNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yet
Based inDes MoinesDes MoinesCarlisle

Methodology

How we selected these businesses

Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.

Read the full methodology

  1. We start with everyone.5 companies for ac repair in Des Moines, from public listings and review platforms.
  2. We remove the risky.No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating.
  3. We read the record.Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm.
  4. Editors keep three.And write down who each one suits best.

How we make money.

Local facts · Polk

Des Moines, by the numbers

Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call.

Land area
88.2 sq mi
U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
Population change since 2020: from 214,032 (April 2020 base)
-0.9%
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025

Public sources, checked November 4, 2026.

Local guide

Hiring companies for ac repair in Des Moines: what to know first

Check the license

Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer.

Compare written quotes

Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included.

Ask about the warranty

In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell.

Pay in stages

Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates.

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Ask our three for a price

One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days.

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Questions

Questions about ac repair in Des Moines

How did the editors choose these AC repair companies in Des Moines?
Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 5 AC repair companies for Des Moines.
Which of these AC repair companies in Des Moines has the best reviews?
Modern Heating & Air has a 5.0 rating from 298 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Are these AC repair companies licensed?
3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.
How many quotes should I get for AC repair companies in Des Moines?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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