Ethridge Heating and Air
Birmingham, AL AC Replacement · #1 of 6 · 48+ yrs
At a glance
- Google rating
- 4.9★ from 1,045+ reviews
- In business
- 48+ years
- Services
- 1 AC Replacement service
- Service area
- Birmingham, AL + 1 nearby
Overview
Ethridge Heating and Air is family-owned since 1978, now 45+ years in Birmingham. Ethridge lists licensed technicians and ongoing training for certified HVAC work. Birmingham's humid summers drive heavy cooling loads, and Ethridge notes local experience with these demands. Ethridge advertises emergency response available 24/7 for urgent summer breakdowns. Online review volume indicates many repeat maintenance and tune-up customers.
Central AC service and system replacement across Greater Birmingham, including residential and commercial jobs. Family-owned business since 1978, operating 45+ years in the area. Emergency service is available 24/7 (advertised) for urgent summer failures. Serves Hoover, Trussville, Alabaster, Pelham, and surrounding communities.
Vouched Score breakdown — 84/100
Above the Birmingham, AL AC Replacement average of 80/100. Ranks #1 of 6 listed AC Replacement providers in Birmingham, AL.
Composite of public-record signals (BBB, license records), customer review signals (Google, Yelp), and editorial assessment of provider profile. See full methodology →
How Ethridge Heating and Air compares to the Birmingham average
| Signal | Ethridge Heating and Air | Birmingham avg | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vouched Score | 84/100 | 80/100 | +4 vs avg |
| Google rating | 4.9★ | 4.8★ | +0.1 vs avg |
| Review volume | 1,045+ | 1,335+ | -289 vs avg |
| Years in business | 48+ | 48+ | matches city average |
What customers say
Pros
- High Google rating (4.9★ across 1,045+ reviews)
- Long-established (48+ years in business)
Self-reported on their website — not independently verified.
- Emergency response: 24/7
- Satisfaction guarantee
When to choose them — and when to consider alternatives
- You need same-day AC replacement
- You need same-day or after-hours service
- You prefer a family-owned operation
- You want a top-rated provider with substantial review history (4.9★, 1,045+ reviews)
- You value a long-tenured local operator (48+ years in business)
- You want a BBB-rated firm specifically
Services
- Emergency HVAC Service
Service area
Birmingham, AL home · Replacement Birmingham, AL home
Guarantees & credentials
- Licensed
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Compare with nearby providers
| Provider | Vouched | Years | BBB | Yelp | Our picks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ethridge Heating and Air (this company) |
84/100 | 4.9★ (1,045+) | 48+ | — | — | — |
| 83/100 | 4.9★ (1,945+) | 85+ | — | — | Best for Commercial AC Replacement | |
| 80/100 | 4.8★ (910+) | 30+ | — | — | Best NATE-Certified Installer | |
| 76/100 | 4.9★ (495+) | 36+ | — | — | Best for Proper Sizing Best for Full-System Changeout |
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Profile last updated July 9, 2026.