1st Choice Service Group Heating & Air
Asheville, NC AC Replacement · #5 of 6 · NATE-certified · 19+ yrs
At a glance
- Google rating
- 4.8★ from 130+ reviews
- In business
- 19+ years
- Services
- 2 AC Replacement services
- Service area
- Asheville, NC + 1 nearby
Overview
1st Choice highlights full-system central AC replacement with Lennox equipment. The company lists NATE-certified technicians on staff. Founded 2007, the business reports 15+ years serving local homeowners. Asheville's humid summers increase demand for properly sized cooling systems.
Full central AC replacement and Lennox system installs in Asheville, NC. Lists NATE-certified technicians on staff. Advertises Lennox Premier Dealer status for Lennox system installs. Notes free estimates, financing, and same-day emergency response on its site.
Vouched Score breakdown — 72/100
Asheville, NC AC Replacement average is 77/100. Ranks #5 of 6 listed AC Replacement providers in Asheville, NC.
Composite of public-record signals (BBB, license records), customer review signals (Google, Yelp), and editorial assessment of provider profile. See full methodology →
How 1st Choice Service Group Heating & Air compares to the Asheville average
| Signal | 1st Choice Service Group Heat… | Asheville avg | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vouched Score | 72/100 | 71/100 | +1 vs avg |
| Google rating | 4.8★ | 4.6★ | +0.2 vs avg |
| Review volume | 130+ | 610+ | -481 vs avg |
| Years in business | 19+ | 40+ | -22 vs avg |
What customers say
Pros
- High Google rating (4.8★ across 130+ reviews)
- Long-established (19+ years in business)
Self-reported on their website — not independently verified.
- Authorized Lennox Premier Dealer
- NATE-certified technicians
- Emergency response: same-day
- Financing available
- Free estimates
When to choose them — and when to consider alternatives
- You need same-day AC replacement
- You need same-day or after-hours service
- You want manufacturer-warranty installation work
- You need to finance the work
- You want NATE-certified technicians
- You want a BBB-rated firm specifically
Services
- AC Replacement
- Emergency HVAC Service
Service area
Asheville, NC home · Replacement Asheville, NC home
Guarantees & credentials
- Certified by the IGSHPA. We
- NATE-certified
- NATE certified
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Compare with nearby providers
| Provider | Vouched | Years | BBB | Yelp | Our picks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st Choice Service Group Heating & Air (this company) |
72/100 | 4.8★ (130+) | 19+ | — | — | — |
| 77/100 | 4.8★ (520+) | 33+ | — | 2.6★ | Best for Honest Replace-vs-Repair Best Labor Warranty |
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| 71/100 | 4.7★ (195+) | 21+ | — | 3.7★ | Best for Full-System Changeout | |
| 78/100 | 4.8★ (145+) | 63+ | — | — | Best for High-Efficiency Upgrades Best Manufacturer-Authorized Installer Best NATE-Certified Installer |
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Profile last updated July 3, 2026.