Air Conditioning Installation in Missoula

When should you repair your mini split system?

     Watch for rising energy bills as the heat or cold season ramps up. If your unit is having a hard time maintaining temperature throughout your Missoula home repair may be your solution.
Systems within 1-8 years old, especially ones that are newly installed, should be evaluated by a tech.
     Strange noises from the compressor or air handler often indicate internal components starting to wear.
Let right now plumb and heat resolve issues quickly so you can get back to living.

right now plumbing and heating technician work on the hvac in a residential home
4.8
Based on 547 reviews
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C M
21 hours ago
Very friendly and very fast.
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Robin A H.
4 days ago
This Right Now team was Awesome! On Friday, the wonderful employee to fix my plumbing, Tyler did awesome. He figured out where the pipe that was leaking into my home. Then he repaired it quickly and helped place all the pieces, and machinery where they needed to be. Tyler explained all, and still all is working so well in my home now. If I ever need help with my plumbing again I will call the Right Now team for the wonderful plumbing work their employee do! Highly Recommend with no reservations.
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Rich W.
5 days ago
I can't say enough good about this business. Jeremy and his crew re-piped my house. It took 4 days and these guys never stopped. They showed up on time and stayed all day. Despite being exhausted, they were never in a rush to leave, kept the work areas CLEAN and left nothing to chance. The many holes in my drywall were necessary to cut but they made nice clean and dimensional openings that made drywall repairs much easier. When it comes to your home, don't take chances. Just hire these folks.
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Robert K.
6 days ago
Jeremy arrived on time & identified the issue with our water softener plumbing, corrected it and cleaned up promptly. Recommend this company strongly.
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Cheryl C.
6 days ago
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Thomas W.
7 days ago
A professional outfit that has fixed plumbing and heating issues at my properties quickly and thoughtfully, always adhering to bids and timelines. You can't ask for more, wholly recommended!
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Zaggriz
1 week ago
They did a great job and advised me on alternatives to save $ on the repair costs. Will use them again!
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Kitty Y.
1 week ago
Fast great service
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Keaton L.
1 week ago
Very poor job. Left my heater cover off and electrical clips of wires are left everywhere did nothing to put my heater back together or clean up the mess they made while fixing my heater. Don’t recommend and won’t be using again.
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Kathie B.
1 month ago
They were professional and communicated. They were able to find and fix the problem without telling us we needed a whole new system. We will definitely be calling them in the future, if needed.
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Allan C.
1 month ago
Right Now Plumbing and Heating really saved the day for me! My 11 year old water heater finally kicked the bucket and they were able to get a technician out to look at it earlier than expected. Got a quote and had the whole job done same day. Jeremy was super professional and did an amazing job, could barely tell I had a huge water heater replaced. Will certainly use again.
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Mike B.
1 month ago
Right Now Plumbing did an excellent job clearing our sewer line and diagnosing our root problem. Jeremy quickly opened the line and explained the entire process. He took good care to keep the area clean. I highly recommend their service.
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Rhonda C.
1 month ago
From the initial phone call…friendly, informed, and setup an appointment in recorded time. The repairman was courteous, professional, and experienced. The technician took time to explain the issue and what was involved it fixing it. HIGHLY recommend Right Now Plumbing!
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Syd M.
1 month ago
Right Now answered the call and made an HVAC technician and plumber available for me within one day. They were prompt and communicative as the problems were discovered and resolved! I would highly recommend this professional company.
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Jocelyn K.
2 months ago
We had a great experience with Right Now Plumbing and Heating when they came out to Dancing Goat Gardens to help us with some water issues. They were prompt, thorough, and very reasonably priced. I especially appreciated that they took the time to call me directly and give me a detailed explanation of the work that needed to be done, along with a clear breakdown of the quote. Communication was excellent from start to finish, and the whole process was easy and professional. We’ll definitely be calling them again for any future plumbing or heating needs. Highly recommend!
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Kristyne S.
3 months ago
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Our water heater went out Saturday afternoon and I didn’t know what to do about the horrible gas smell either. I sent a request for a quote on the website and received an auto reply stating someone would get ahold of us within 1-2 hours. Tyler called and explained the smell and put me at ease about that, he built an estimate within 20 minutes of a phone call and sent it over ASAP. He walked me through all of the payment options and explained everything perfectly. He was on call and at home with his family, but didn’t rush me or make me feel like I was bothering him. Jason arrived to do the work and he was amazing! Super personable guy, working late to finish what we had to do. He was kind, and explained everything in detail. He is truly so knowledgeable and great at what he does! He is detail oriented and truly cared about the quality of his work. Start to finish we are happy with Right Now Plumbing and Heating and plan on using them in the near future and for all projects down the road!
Upon their arrival, they promptly assessed the situation following a loud noise I had heard. Within a few days, a new on-demand hot water system was installed. Their team includes electricians, which significantly expedited the process. They efficiently removed the old unit and installed the new one in a single day. I highly recommend their services for any plumbing requirements.
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Katy Q.
4 months ago
We've used Right Now Plumbing and Heating a handful of times. They always respond really quickly (which we appreciated as two of the times were emergencies). They're always professional, and come prepared with everything they'll need regardless of how complicated the project is. They have great in person, on the phone, and texting interactions so you know they understand the problem and how they plan on fixing it. Whatever they work on gets fixed right away and our normal life can pick back up right away. They aren't cheap but you do get the rapid response and professionalism, which is well worth it.
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Sharon K.
4 months ago
Chris and Jeremy put in two water shut offs and replaced our bath tub faucets and shower head. They were on time, explained everything, and we are now truly enjoying our new shower 🚿 and no leaking water. They turned an emergency into a very positive experience. I will always recommend them and reach out if we ever need any additional plumbing or heating needs. GREAT SERVICE AND WORKMANSHIP AND VERY PERSONABLE AND FRIENDLY!!!!!!
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Corinne L.
5 months ago
Brent was able to solve the drain issues quickly!! It speaks volumes when a plumber is friendly and professional and knows what they are doing! I appreciate your fast service!!
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Jennifer W.
5 months ago
Brett and Ivan were fantastic! They came out same day and replaced my 50 gallon water heater. Everyone I spoke with was helpful and professional. I'll definitely use this company again!
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Winston C.
6 months ago
My on demand water heater stopped working on a weekend, so called around to get some help fixing it during off hours. Right now was prompt and responsive, and the technician tried to help me troubleshoot the issue over the phone, and FaceTime which was really great. Wasn’t able to fix over the phone though so he directed me on some more troubleshooting areas and he came by in person in a few hours. One hour of troubleshooting (off hours rate was $575), which seems high but fair the way things are these days. He troubleshot some more, emptied some traps on the system and wasn’t able to get it going. I had previously made hot water after the issue started so knew the unit wasn’t needing replacing, but he quoted me for a whole new system. $18k or $16.5k if I signed up for a monthly VIP service which was $50 per month. That price seemed way on the high range for what a replacement would cost for a unit my size. Ultimately he left, and I was able to keep focused on troubleshooting the issue for about an hour, and able to get everything running that evening. I learned a lot from asking the technician some questions when he was here, so likely wouldn’t have been able to figure it out without his help. So an expensive overall experience that I was able to navigate through. I have about a $500 replacement of a part that needs to happen, which I am taking care of myself. My advice to the company is stay focused on the issue at hand and not try to quote a whole new system unless all other options are examined and troubleshooting is exhausted.
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Danielle B.
7 months ago
Jeremy was excellent! It always sucks to have to call a plumber on a Saturday, very frustrating. However, Jeremy put me at ease with his calmness and knowledge. I really appreciated his honesty in what my next options were and that he had a suggestion of a business to follow up with. Instead of trying to figure out who can help me with the next step I needed done. Thanks Jeremy!
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Adam C.
8 months ago
Right Now Plumbing & Heating has been my go-to company in Missoula for years. My repairs have been fixed right the first time, every time. The staff is friendly, technicians are very knowledgeable, and they somehow find a way to fit me into their schedule sooner than expected. They exceed my expectations every time. I won’t use anyone else in town.
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Michael C.
8 months ago
These guys are awesome. We had an urgent situation where a plumbing line had a hole in it, and they were able to fit us in the very same afternoon. They showed up promptly, got straight to work, and had everything repaired quickly, well before the end of the day. Because of their fast response and efficiency, we were able to keep our project moving without any major delays. They were super courteous, professional, and genuinely great to work with from start to finish. I definitely highly recommend them and wouldn’t hesitate to call them again.
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Kira W.
8 months ago
Excellent experience all around! The hot water in our shower hasn't been working for quite some time. Joy took my call and was very responsive to our needs and was able to get a plumber out to us within a few days. Jeremy was GREAT. Very knowledgable and took the time to explain things, and was also very efficient and thorough. Will definitely call Right Now first for any future plumbing needs!
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jennifer F.
8 months ago
I am so thankful for the service we received from Right Now! Tyler came, assessed our cracked fittings, and fixed them very quickly. He was very thorough in his explanations of what was needed, what he could do, and even offered to finish installing the faucet for me. Then, upon payment, we got a military discount. I will call Right Now Plumbing and Heating for my future repairs! Thank you, Tyler, for being awesome!
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Breeann A.
8 months ago
This company really helped out our church with our boiler needs after we struggled with other local companies cancelling multiple appointments on us or trying to charge an arm and a leg. Right Now was reliable and gave an exact quote up front. They provided quick service and were professional and nice. We will be calling them again when we need work done.
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Randi J.
9 months ago
EXCELLENT COMPANY! I had the extreme displeasure of having to replace a water heater in an older mobile home. I had literally no idea where to start, and had originally been calling around to see if someone could repair the water heater. I called and spoke to Anecia and she was so helpful and kind! I was able to get someone out the very next day, for a very reasonable price. Unfortunately, when Tyler came out - he informed me that the age of the heater prevented him from being able to repair it, and explained why - which I very much appreciated. They were able to quote me out on the spot for a new one. Lyndsey and Joy are amazing in the office - getting me the best quality product for a deal! I then was able to get the install scheduled within a few days of the original call - and when Tyler and his phenomenal team came to install - there was a structural issue I had to fix, but Lyndsey was able to keep me on the schedule for the next day and kept in contact to make sure it would still work for me, even helped me find a handyman to help with the issue at hand. I later ran into the whole crew while they were out and about for their holiday celebration and was able to chat with the owner. I was blown away by his kindness and the way he treated his employees. Right now will go above and beyond for a great price and without a long wait. Highly HIGHLY recommend!
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Joel B.
1 year ago
Jeremy and Tobe did a fantastic job of making a bad situation bearable! Thanks guys for a job well done!
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Jeff S.
1 year ago
We recently had issues with our water heater. Right Now sent out a tech to look at everything the same day we noticed a leak and had it replaced the next day. Jeremy and Tobe were super easy to work with on the new water heater and they hauled the old one away too. It was so fast!
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Tim L.
1 year ago
Great people great work at a fair price
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Jordon V.
1 year ago
We had a great experience with Right Now Plumbing and Heating! They were quick to respond when we had a plumbing issue, and Tyler, who handled the repair, was friendly, polite, knowledgeable, and efficient. He got the job done quickly and did it well. This is the second time I’ve used Right Now Plumbing and Heating, and I’ll definitely be calling them again in the future!
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Sharon K.
1 year ago
Really appreciated technician's courtesy and efficiency. Kept me updated on arrival time. Did a great job!
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Hollie Z.
1 year ago
Tyler was very professional and honest. He went above and beyond to explain why we had a leak. He fixed the leak and then double checked to make sure that there was no other leaks to further protect our home. He was very thorough with his report including pictures for insurance. I would highly recommend Tyler and Right Now!
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Jordan B.
1 year ago
Great service! Brent was able to be at my house within a few hours of getting in touch with me. His work was quick and efficient and he was very friendly and informative.
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Ryan M.
1 year ago
Brent provided professional advice, fixed our plumbing issue, respected our property, and delivered value. And the bill was fair for both parts and work provided.
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ray J.
1 year ago
Thanks for fixing my water pressure, guys. Quick, easy and affordable!
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Jeffrey M.
1 year ago
Jeremy was awesome. Fast,efficient and knowledgeable. Job well done.
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Expert AC Installers in Western MT

All Brands and System Types

     Whether you need a central air conditioning system, ductless mini-split, or heat pump, our technicians have the training to install any brand or model. We work with major manufacturers like Carrier, Goodman, LG, and Frigidaire, selecting the right-sized unit for your home’s specific cooling needs and Montana’s climate conditions.

     When the summer heat spikes, waiting for air conditioning isn’t an option. Our team offers same-day installation services for those urgent situations. We maintain a well-stocked inventory and strong supply chain relationships to quickly source the units you need when cool air can’t wait.

     Beyond Missoula, we provide professional AC installation throughout the region, including Ravalli County, Mineral County, Lake County, and Powell County. Our service area covers towns like Hamilton, Stevensville, Lolo, Frenchtown, and Seeley Lake.

Why Choose Right Now P&H?

Certified Local Technicians

     Our HVAC professionals and Missoula plumbers understand MT’s climate challenges. They’re trained in proper refrigerant handling, electrical wiring, and system calibration. As locals, they know which cooling solutions work best for Missoula homes and which features provide the most value.

     We provide detailed quotes listing all costs such as equipment, labor, materials, and potential electrical or ductwork modifications. No surprise charges appear on your installation invoice. We offer various payment options and explain available rebates, tax credits, and financing plans for energy-efficient systems.

     Our reputation comes from doing jobs with quality. We don’t rush air conditioning installs or cut corners. Our technicians test all components and we verify refrigerant levels, check for leaks, and confirm the system runs at peak efficiency before leaving your home.

Energy Saving AC Solutions

Modern, Energy-Saving Units

     Today’s air conditioners use up to 50% less energy than older models while delivering superior cooling. We install high SEER-rated units (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) that lower electricity bills and reduce environmental impact. Our team can calculate potential savings based on your current system and usage patterns.

     Our contractors install and configure smart thermostats that learn your preferences. These devices optimize cooling cycles, improve air quality, allow remote temp regulations via smartphone, and provide usage reports. Many models create cooling zones, directing air only where needed and further reducing energy consumption.

     Beyond efficiency, we offer systems using environmentally safer refrigerants. We will install an AC unit that provides both heating and air conditioning with minimal environmental impact. For homes without ductwork, ductless mini-splits avoid costly and disruptive installation.

Heil outdoor air conditioning condenser unit installed by Right Now Plumbing and Heating in Missoula, MT
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Our Air Conditioner Installation Process

Free Home Estimation

     We start with a thorough evaluation of your home’s layout, insulation quality, window placement, and existing ductwork or electrical capacity. Our techs measure rooms, calculate unit cooling loads, and identify potential airflow obstacles. 

     On your new ac installation day, our technicians protect your flooring, walls, and furnishings. They follow manufacturer specifications precisely, securing the air conditioners properly, connecting refrigerant lines with zero leaks, and ensuring proper drainage. All electrical connections meet code requirements. We remove old equipment and packaging, leaving your property clean.

     After your air conditioner installation, we run multiple tests to verify proper function. We check refrigerant pressure, airflow at each vent, thermostat accuracy, and system noise levels. We confirm the condenser and air handler operate in perfect harmony. You’ll receive a walkthrough on operation, maintenance tips, and warranty information before we consider the job complete.

All Brands and System Types

     Whether you need a central air conditioning system, ductless mini-split, or heat pump, our technicians have the training to install any brand or model. We work with major manufacturers like Carrier, Goodman, LG, and Frigidaire, selecting the right-sized unit for your home’s specific cooling needs and Montana’s climate conditions.

     When the summer heat spikes, waiting for air conditioning isn’t an option. Our team offers same-day installation services for those urgent situations. We maintain a well-stocked inventory and strong supply chain relationships to quickly source the units you need when cool air can’t wait.

     We provide professional AC installation throughout the region, including neighborhoods in Missoula such as Miller Creek, Linda Vista, Grant Creek, South Hills, the Ranch Club, etc. Our service area covers towns like Hamilton, Stevensville, Lolo, Frenchtown, and Seeley Lake too .

Questions About A/C Installations

Can you install an air conditioner yourself?
Maybe, but most likely no. Installing an air conditioning unit involves handling electrical wiring, refrigerants, and precise system calibration. Hiring professional HVAC installers ensures safety, correct installation, and protection of your warranty.

Multiply the price of the repair by the unit’s age. If it exceeds $5000, a new air conditioning system is likely more money-effective.

A central air unit for a 2000 sq ft home typically ranges from $4,000 to $8,000, varying by brand, seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER rating), and installation situation.

The average cost for AC installation ranges between $3,000 and $7,500, influenced by factors like the type of system, required ductwork, and labor rates.

In Missoula, installing a new central air conditioning system typically costs between $3,000 and $8,500. The exact cost depends on the AC unit’s size, model, and installation complexity.

AC installation costs are what they are because of specialized labor, electrical wiring, ductwork or pipe fitting, safety code compliance, and the costs of handling refrigerants and other materials.

A 3.5-ton AC unit effectively cools spaces ranging approximately from 1,800 to 2,200 sq ft. Cooling depends on insulation quality, climate conditions, and indoor air quality.

There is no significant difference between the terms “air conditioning” and “aircon.” They refer to the same thing. “aircon installation” is simply a shortened, informal version of “air conditioning insatllation” 

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