Top 7 HVAC companies in Lubbock, Texas

Lubbock sits in a cooling-dominant climate with roughly 2,900 cooling degree days against 1,700 heating degree days. Homeowners replacing equipment therefore face decisions that affect both summer peak load and the occasional deep freeze. Public listing data supplies the only evidence available for ranking local contractors.

Installed costs in Lubbock

Two independent sources give different pictures of installed prices. One places a typical full-system replacement between $8,100 and $9,900. The second reports a 2025 invoiced average of $13,050, with the upper quartile reaching $21,118. Labor is listed near $100 per hour and permit fees range from $100 to $400. The spread between the two cost sets is itself information; it likely reflects differences in equipment tier, duct modifications, and whether the job required electrical or gas line work. Neither figure includes the variable cost of permits that some municipalities add on top of the state ACR license. Homeowners comparing bids should therefore request line-item breakdowns that separate equipment, labor, and permit charges.

The shortlist

Companies are ranked by a Bayesian-adjusted rating: a company's star rating is pulled toward the national mean until it has enough reviews to stand on its own, so a 5.0 from four customers does not outrank a 4.9 from two hundred. Small tie-breakers apply for a public website, for being listed as an HVAC specialist rather than a general contractor, and for published 24/7 availability. This is a shortlist built from public listing data, not a review of work performed.

Moore Than Air

Moore Than Air operates from 3709 142nd St, Lubbock, TX 79423 as a general contractor with published 24/7 availability and a public website. Its four reviews produced a raw rating of 5.0 that the ranking adjusted downward to 4.852, still above the 4.764 national mean because the small sample size limits how far the score can move. The firm receives tie-breaker credit for both its website and round-the-clock listing. These signals indicate willingness to handle emergency calls yet cannot reveal whether the four reviews came from comparable residential changeouts or from lighter service work. Phone: (806) 542-3580.

WTR | Refrigeration Cooling Heating Plumbing

WTR | Refrigeration Cooling Heating Plumbing lists the address 5703 C R 6220 Bldg 8, Lubbock, TX 79415 and the phone (806) 203-5949. Its three reviews at a raw 5.0 adjusted to 4.845, a modest pull toward the national mean that still leaves the score above 4.764. The listing carries both a website and 24/7 availability, earning the same tie-breakers applied to the top firm. The small review count means the adjusted figure remains sensitive to any new ratings. Nothing in the data shows whether the firm’s general-contractor category includes extensive duct or controls work.

Waddle's Air Solutuons LLc

Waddle's Air Solutuons LLc is located at 9901 N Boston Ave, Lubbock, TX 79415 and can be reached at (806) 474-8806. A single review at 5.0 produced an adjusted score of 4.792 after the ranking applied the national-mean pull. The firm earns one tie-breaker for 24/7 availability but lacks a listed website. With only one review the adjustment moves the score farther from the raw value than occurs with larger samples, and the data give no indication of typical job size or complexity.

Lubbock Heating and Air Conditioning

Lubbock Heating and Air Conditioning at 4602 Avenue Q, Lubbock, TX 79412 holds 15 reviews for a raw rating of 4.7. The adjusted score of 4.743 sits just below the national mean of 4.764, reflecting the modest downward correction applied to a sample still too small for full independence. No website or 24/7 listing appears, so the firm receives none of the tie-breakers used higher on the list. Phone: (254) 330-6237. The numbers cannot distinguish between service calls and full installations.

Lubbock Air Conditioning

Lubbock Air Conditioning operates from 6515 68th St, Lubbock, TX 79424. Fifteen reviews produced a raw 4.5 that adjusted to 4.676, a larger downward movement than the preceding firm because the raw score sits farther below the national mean. The listing shows neither a website nor 24/7 availability. Phone: (806) 460-8352. The data leave open whether the reviews reflect work performed under peak summer load or shoulder-season maintenance.

Rowe Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

Rowe Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. lists 5929 50th St, Lubbock, TX 79424 and the phone (806) 793-7693. Twelve reviews at a raw 4.3 adjusted upward to 4.671 because the score sits below the national mean and the modest review count still allows some Bayesian movement. The firm earns one tie-breaker for its public website. Its listing category of Services rather than General contractor supplies no additional ranking credit. The numbers cannot reveal how often the firm handles equipment outside the 25-ton Class B limit.

Lubbock Heating and Air Conditioning

The second Lubbock Heating and Air Conditioning entry, at 4630 50th St, Lubbock, TX 79414, carries nine reviews for a raw 3.8. The adjusted score rises to 4.542, pulled upward toward the national mean by the still-limited sample size. No website or 24/7 availability is listed. Phone: (806) 209-0976. The data give no information on whether recent reviews differ in scope from the older ones that produced the low raw rating.

Licensing and permits

Texas issues ACR contractor licenses at the state level through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) — Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors (ACR) Program. Two classes exist: Class A covers any size unit, while Class B is limited to cooling systems 25 tons and under and heating systems 1.5 million BTU/hour and under; each class may carry Environmental Air Conditioning, Commercial Refrigeration, or Process Cooling/Heating endorsements. Class A requires commercial general liability insurance of $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate for property damage and bodily injury plus $300,000 aggregate for products and completed operations. Class B lowers those limits to $100,000 per occurrence, $200,000 aggregate, and $100,000 aggregate respectively. The state does not mandate workers’ compensation or performance bonds. Building and mechanical permits for furnace or AC changeouts are issued locally by city or county departments; some municipalities also require their own supplemental HVAC registration. Homeowners can verify any license at the TDLR public lookup before work begins.

Local climate demands

Lubbock falls inside IECC zones 2A/3A within the broader state range of 1A-4B. The area is cooling-dominant, with 2,900 cooling degree days against 1,700 heating degree days. Design conditions reach 96 °F in summer and 32 °F in winter. Humidity remains lower than Gulf Coast zones yet still requires proper latent-load handling during peak months. The load profile favors correctly sized cooling equipment and adequate airflow rather than oversized units that short-cycle. Winter Storm Uri demonstrated that heating capacity must still be verified even in a predominantly cooling market. Heat pumps show excellent suitability where ductwork and electrical service support them. Peak service demand occurs in summer, so contractors with published 24/7 availability may see heavier seasonal call volume.

Available incentives

Texas Home Energy Rebates administered by SECO remain conditionally approved with an expected 2026 launch and a planned maximum heat-pump rebate of $8,000. No state income tax exists, so no state HVAC tax credit applies; a solar property-tax exemption remains on the books. Utility demand-side management programs offer rebates between $200 and $1,800, though participation requires the contractor to be registered with the specific utility. Major utilities include Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas, Austin Energy, CPS Energy, and El Paso Electric. The largest federal allocation in the country ($690 million) has been among the slowest to launch. Both 25C and 25D residential tax credits expired at the end of 2025; only the 48E commercial ITC survives for qualifying systems. Consequently, homeowners must confirm a contractor’s network status with the relevant utility before any rebate paperwork can proceed.

How to choose

Verify the contractor’s current TDLR Class A or Class B license number and match it to the tonnage and BTU rating of the proposed equipment. Confirm whether the firm participates in the utility rebate network that would apply to the project. Request written confirmation of local permit responsibility and any municipal registration the city may require beyond the state license. Compare line-item bids that separate equipment, labor at the prevailing $100 hourly rate, and the $100–$400 permit range. Larger review counts supply more stable signals than perfect scores from fewer than five customers; adjusted scores already incorporate that difference. Site-specific load calculations remain necessary regardless of any firm’s ranking position.