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HVAC Repair in Baton Rouge, LA

Compare 9 local hvac repair pros. Typical service: $155–$464.

Top HVAC Repair Companies in Baton Rouge

  1. 1.AccuTemp Services

    4.9★ (6,788 reviews)

    4.9★ from 6788 reviews

    +12252309200Website

  2. 2.Air Medic Air Conditioning & Heating

    5.0★ (186 reviews)

    5.0★ from 186 reviews

    +12252294956Website

  3. 3.Burton's Reliable Heating and Air Conditioning

    5.0★ (156 reviews)

    5.0★ from 156 reviews

    +12256032253Website

  4. 4.Comfort Air of Baton Rouge

    4.9★ (82 reviews)

    4.9★ from 82 reviews

    +18336680278Website

  5. 5.Riecke Mechanical, LLC

    4.8★ (64 reviews)

    4.8★ from 64 reviews

    +12252198636Website

  6. 6.Baton Rouge Heating & Air Conditioning

    5.0★ (30 reviews)

    5.0★ from 30 reviews

    +13238947157

  7. 7.Top Notch Cooling

    3.6★ (5 reviews)

    3.6★ from 5 reviews

    +12253670555

  8. 8.Service Now Air Conditioning and Heating

    1.7★ (11 reviews)

    1.7★ from 11 reviews

  9. 9.Sears Heating and Air Conditioning

    +12253774356Website

HVAC Repair Cost in Baton Rouge

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Baton Rouge
AC repair$155–$464/job
Seasonal tune-up$77–$206/visit
Furnace repair$155–$516/job
AC replacement$5,160–$12,384/job

HVAC Repair prices in Baton Rouge run about 3% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 9 companies serving Baton Rouge, rated 4.4★ on average across 7,322 customer reviews.

Baton Rouge Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Baton Rouge's weather means for scheduling hvac repair.

Last spring frost
March 1
First fall frost
November 28
Annual precipitation
59.14"
Heating degree days
1,688
Cooling degree days
2,632
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan40°61.1°5.29"
Feb43.2°64.6°5.27"
Mar49.1°71.6°4.33"
Apr55.7°78.4°4.26"
May64.5°85.4°4.7"
Jun70.4°90°7.03"
Jul72.6°91.6°4.63"
Aug72.1°91.9°5.36"
Sep67.4°88.3°4.39"
Oct56.7°80.5°4.35"
Nov48.5°71.6°4.18"
Dec41.8°63.4°5.35"

NOAA station data 5.63 miles from Baton Rouge.

Permits & Regulations in LA

Permit typically required

  • HVAC work over $10,000 requires an LSLBC mechanical licence with the heating, air conditioning, ventilation, duct work and refrigeration sub-classification
  • Mechanical contractors must show a net worth of at least $50,000
  • Refrigerant handling also requires federal EPA Section 608 certification

License required: LSLBC mechanical license, HVAC sub-classification

Sources: lslbc.gov, www.epa.gov

HVAC Repair FAQs for Baton Rouge

How much does AC repair cost in Baton Rouge?

AC repair in Baton Rouge typically runs $155-$464 per job.

When should I service my AC in Baton Rouge?

Baton Rouge averages 2,632 cooling degree days a year, so most systems get a tune-up before the first sustained heat rather than during it.

Do I need a permit for HVAC work in Baton Rouge, LA?

In LA, HVAC work over $10,000 requires an LSLBC mechanical licence with the heating, air conditioning, ventilation, duct work and refrigeration sub-classification. Verify with the Baton Rouge building department before equipment is replaced.

How many HVAC companies serve Baton Rouge?

We track 9 HVAC professionals serving Baton Rouge.

How hard does Baton Rouge heat work an air conditioner?

Summer highs near 92F in Baton Rouge mean systems run long cycles for months, which is what drives the compressor and capacitor failures common here.

Does Baton Rouge need heating as well as cooling?

With 1,688 heating degree days against 2,632 cooling degree days, Baton Rouge homes need both, and sizing for one alone leaves the other uncomfortable.

Is HVAC service in Baton Rouge more expensive than the national average?

HVAC work in Baton Rouge runs about +3.2% versus the national average.

When should I switch to heat in Baton Rouge?

Most Baton Rouge homes need heat by the first frost around November 28, and winter lows near 40F set how hard it has to work.