O'Brien Service Company
Wilmington, NC Emergency AC Repair · #2 of 9 · 45+ yrs
At a glance
- Google rating
- 4.9★ from 1,430+ reviews
- In business
- 45+ years
- Yelp
- 4.1★ from 50+ reviews
- Services
- 2 Emergency AC Repair services
- Service area
- Wilmington, NC + 1 nearby
Overview
O'Brien Service Company advertises same-day emergency AC response for urgent cooling failures. Family-owned since 1981, O'Brien Service Company lists 45+ years of local experience. The website lists transparent pricing, free estimates, and financing options. Wilmington's humid summers increase urgent cooling demand during heat waves. Reviewers note same-visit repairs and clear technician diagnostics.
Emergency AC repair and same-day air-conditioning response focused on Wilmington area breakdowns. Same-day emergency response is advertised on their site. Lists 45+ years of local service and offers financing options.
Vouched Score breakdown — 82/100
Above the Wilmington, NC Emergency AC Repair average of 78/100. Ranks #2 of 9 listed Emergency AC Repair providers in Wilmington, NC.
Composite of public-record signals (BBB, license records), customer review signals (Google, Yelp), and editorial assessment of provider profile. See full methodology →
How O'Brien Service Company compares to the Wilmington average
| Signal | O'Brien Service Company | Wilmington avg | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vouched Score | 82/100 | 78/100 | +4 vs avg |
| Google rating | 4.9★ | 4.9★ | matches city average |
| Review volume | 1,430+ | 1,175+ | +256 vs avg |
| Years in business | 45+ | 34+ | +11 vs avg |
What customers say
Pros
- High Google rating (4.9★ across 1,430+ reviews)
- Long-established (45+ years in business)
Self-reported on their website — not independently verified.
- Emergency response: same-day
- Financing available
- Free estimates
When to choose them — and when to consider alternatives
- You need same-day AC repair
- You need after-hours AC repair
- You need commercial emergency AC repair
- You need same-day or after-hours service
- You need to finance the work
- You want a BBB-rated firm specifically
Services
- Emergency HVAC Service
- Commercial HVAC
Service area
Wilmington, NC home · Ac Repair Wilmington, NC home
What O'Brien Service Company publishes about pricing
Pricing model
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No hidden fees
As published: No hidden fees"…modate our needs. We received a fair quote with no hidden fees and stuck to it. I cannot say enough good things…"
Estimates
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Free estimates
As published: Free estimates"…k with you to understand your needs and provide a free estimate before any work begins. Our Full Range of Service…"
Guarantees & credentials
- Licensed
- Licensed electrician
- Licensed technicians
- Licensed electricians
Sourced from the provider's own website. We surface these as published; we do not independently verify each license or warranty.
Contact & hours
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Compare with nearby providers
| Provider | Vouched | Years | BBB | Yelp | Our picks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
O'Brien Service Company (this company) |
82/100 | 4.9★ (1,430+) | 45+ | — | 4.1★ | Commercial Emergencies |
| 77/100 | 4.9★ (315+) | 25+ | — | 4.4★ | Best NATE-Certified Shop | |
| 78/100 | 4.9★ (915+) | 9+ | — | — | — | |
| 78/100 | 4.9★ (1,625+) | — | — | 2.6★ | — |
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Profile last updated July 3, 2026.