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title: AC Repair in Salem: Who to Call | The Local List
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# AC Repair in Salem: who to call

8 local companies we would call for the job, and what to ask before you pay.

By **the editors of The Local List** Updated November 5, 2026 8 businesses considered

Ask around Salem for ac repair and you’ll hear a handful of names and three quotes that look nothing alike. We compared all 8 on the public record. They aren’t ranked: each carries a label for what it does best.

**How we chose**

Open businesses with a phone number and enough real reviews to judge fairly, compared on ratings, review history, years in business and record checks. No business paid to be included.

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Who to call

## 8 companies, and when to call each

### [Real Tech Auto & Truck Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-518e2a0d1b54e332/)

Salem · Based here

Real Tech Auto & Truck Repair holds a 4.7 average from 174 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://realtimeautorepair.com/)[+1 503-378-7976](tel:+15033787976) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-518e2a0d1b54e332/)

Editor’s Pick

### [Woodward Heating, Air & Plumbing](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-f4a216e7b8caaeca/)

Salem · Based here

Woodward Heating, Air & Plumbing holds a 4.9 average from 868 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.woodwardheating.com)[+1 503-749-0555](tel:+15037490555) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-f4a216e7b8caaeca/)

Reader Favorite

### [Advantage Heating & Air Conditioning](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-a4a84d219e9bbbd0/)

Salem · Based here

Advantage Heating & Air Conditioning holds a 4.9 average from 668 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.advantageheatingllc.com)[+1 503-393-5315](tel:+15033935315) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-a4a84d219e9bbbd0/)

Also on the list

#### [The Heat Pump Store](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-1beca47002703b4c/)

 4.7 · 48 reviews

Independence

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://theheatpumpstore.com/salem/)[+1 503-606-9165](tel:+15036069165) Request a quote

#### [Day Heating](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-83ea99816d0ecdd2/)

 4.6 · 34 reviews

Salem

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://dayheating.com/)[+1 503-363-4822](tel:+15033634822) Request a quote

#### [Sears Appliance Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-d95c6f14ee659d1d/)

 4.2 · 228 reviews

Salem

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://vortexductcleaning.com)[+1 503-616-2352](tel:+15036162352) Request a quote

#### [Melton's Heating & Air Conditioning Inc](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-ccf334fac9ab749f/)

 4.3 · 78 reviews

Salem

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://meltonheating.com)[+1 503-378-7482](tel:+15033787482) Request a quote

#### [Jet Industries, Inc.](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-ebb4b11c59bf82d0/)

 4.0 · 78 reviews

Salem

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.jet.industries/)[+1 800-659-0620](tel:+18006590620) Request a quote

Side by side

## The 8 at a glance

AC Repair, Salem, November 5, 2026

| Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Tech Auto & Truck Repair | – | 4.7 | 174 | – | – |
| Woodward Heating, Air & Plumbing | Editor’s Pick | 4.9 | 868 | – | – |
| Advantage Heating & Air Conditioning | Reader Favorite | 4.9 | 668 | – | – |
| The Heat Pump Store | – | 4.7 | 48 | – | – |
| Day Heating | – | 4.6 | 34 | – | – |
| Sears Appliance Repair | – | 4.2 | 228 | – | – |
| Melton's Heating & Air Conditioning Inc | – | 4.3 | 78 | – | – |
| Jet Industries, Inc. | – | 4.0 | 78 | – | – |

On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every column.

Hiring guide

## Before you sign with a company

The best businesses welcome these questions. If a company dodges them, keep looking.

1. **Check the license.** Where your state requires one for this work, look it up on the state’s licensing site before anyone visits, not after.
2. **Get written quotes for the same scope.** Ask each company to price the same job, materials and equipment so you’re comparing like with like.
3. **Ask who handles permits.** If the job needs one, the company should pull it and tell you how long it usually takes.
4. **Read the payment schedule.** Payments should follow progress, with a modest deposit up front.
5. **Get the warranty in writing.** Know what’s covered, for how long, and whether it transfers if you sell.

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Your questions

## Frequently asked questions

### How did the editors choose these AC repair companies in Salem?

Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 8 AC repair companies for Salem.

### Which of these AC repair companies in Salem has the best reviews?

Woodward Heating, Air & Plumbing has a 4.9 rating from 868 public reviews, the highest on this page.

### Are these AC repair companies licensed?

8 of the 8 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 Salem?

Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

### Why aren’t the businesses ranked?

Because the right company depends on the job. Each business carries a label that says what it does best, so you can pick the one that fits yours.

Keep reading

## More from The Local List

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- [HVAC Contractors](https://readthelocallist.com/salem/best-hvac-contractors/)
- [Furnace & Heating Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/salem/furnace-repair/)
- [Roofing Contractors](https://readthelocallist.com/salem/best-roofing-contractors/)
- [Auto repair shops](https://readthelocallist.com/salem/best-auto-repair-shops/)
- [Brake repair shops](https://readthelocallist.com/salem/best-brake-repair-shops/)
- [Transmission repair shops](https://readthelocallist.com/salem/best-transmission-repair-shops/)
- [Tire shops](https://readthelocallist.com/salem/best-tire-shops/)
- [Pest control companies](https://readthelocallist.com/salem/best-pest-control-companies/)

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- [Jacksonville](https://readthelocallist.com/jacksonville/ac-repair/)
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- [Orlando](https://readthelocallist.com/orlando/ac-repair/)
- [Port St. Lucie](https://readthelocallist.com/port-st-lucie/ac-repair/)
- [St. Petersburg](https://readthelocallist.com/st-petersburg/ac-repair/)
- [Cape Coral](https://readthelocallist.com/cape-coral/ac-repair/)
- [Hialeah](https://readthelocallist.com/hialeah/ac-repair/)

## Local facts

Public records behind this guide.

- 3,708 People per square mile Source: [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025
- 49.0 sq mi Land area Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025
- 181,779 Salem residents Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025
- +3.6% Population change since 2020 (from 175,516 (April 2020 base)) Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025

In this guide

1. Real Tech Auto & Truck Repair*Salem*
2. Woodward Heating, Air & Plumbing*Editor’s Pick*
3. Advantage Heating & Air Conditioning*Reader Favorite*
4. The Heat Pump Store*Independence*
5. Day Heating*Salem*
6. Sears Appliance Repair*Salem*
7. Melton's Heating & Air Conditioning Inc*Salem*
8. Jet Industries, Inc.*Salem*

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