We’re a Raleigh-area HVAC company that got tired of watching other contractors size systems off a square footage chart and call it a day. So we do it differently: every job starts with an actual assessment of the house, not a guess dressed up as an estimate.
That approach goes back to 2009, when the company was founded, and it’s carried through to a team that now holds more than 30 years of combined HVAC experience. New construction going up on Raleigh’s outer edges gets systems built from scratch. Older homes closer to downtown often need a full swap instead of another patch job. And when something just breaks, a capacitor, an ignitor, a control board, we’re usually out there the same day to find out what actually failed.
Every technician we send holds a NATE certification for the equipment they’re working on, and that work stays in-house. It doesn’t get handed to a subcontractor we don’t know.
Your AC is either past fixing or you're tired of paying to keep it limping along, either way, the fix isn't guessing at a bigger unit. We run a real load calculation on your house first, then size and install the replacement to match it. The same team handles both a brand new install and a full system swap.
A furnace that's near the end doesn't need to fail in January before you deal with it. We size the replacement to your actual house, plan the install around your schedule, and get it done before you're relying on space heaters.
No ductwork in that sunroom, garage conversion, or addition? A mini split solves it without forcing your main system to fight for space it was never built to reach. Common fix in Raleigh's older homes too.
Warm air blowing, a unit that won't shut off, a compressor that's finally quit, whatever it is, we find the actual cause before we recommend anything. If repair still makes financial sense, we repair it. If it doesn't, we'll tell you why.
Stuck in defrost mode, or blowing cold air when it should be heating? That's almost always a control board or reversing valve issue, and we can usually confirm which one in a single visit.
Won't start. Short cycles. Trips the breaker every time. We find the real cause instead of swapping parts and hoping, and if your furnace, or heater, whichever word you use, is past the point of fixing, we'll say so honestly.
Districts That Require a Permit
Blount Street, Boylan Heights, Capitol Square, Moore Square, Oakwood, and Prince Hall. All six require design review through the Raleigh Historic Development Commission before exterior HVAC changes go in.
Everywhere Else
Most of the rest of the city doesn't carry that requirement. We confirm which category your address falls into before we ever quote the job, so there's no surprise permitting step halfway through.
1. Book Your Appointment
Call us or book online. Same-day appointments are usually available across Raleigh.
2. Get Upfront Pricing
We inspect the system first and explain exactly what it needs before quoting a flat rate.
3. We Install It Right
Most installs and repairs finish in a single visit, sized and done correctly the first time.
4. Enjoy Your Comfort
Every job is backed by our guarantee, so you're covered long after we've left.
Most HVAC companies say they’re licensed, experienced, and reliable. That’s not a reason to pick one over another. Here’s what actually backs it up when you call us instead of the next name on the list.
Licensed & Insured:
NC H3-Class 1 #30223, and insurance that covers every job on the schedule, citywide.
Flat Rate Pricing:
The number you're quoted comes after we've calculated what your house needs, not before, and it doesn't change once the job starts.
BBB A+ Accredited:
Earned rating, not a purchased one, based on how complaints actually get resolved. Search "Alternative Aire reviews" and see for yourself before you call.
Workmanship Guarantee
An install or repair that doesn't hold up gets fixed. No separate fee, no argument.
NATE Certified Technicians:
Trained and tested in-house on the actual systems they touch. No outside crews were brought in for the day.
17+ Years in Business:
Founded in 2009. We've sized systems for homes inside the Beltline built before I-440 existed, and new construction going up on the city's outer edges today.
A full system replacement can run into real money fast, and most Raleigh homeowners don’t want to hand over one lump sum to cover it. That’s the whole reason we offer financing: so the decision comes down to what your home actually needs, not what’s sitting in your checking account that week.
Here’s how it actually works. We partner with the Wells Fargo Home Projects Credit Card. When you’re ready to move forward, we help you apply on the spot, approval is typically fast, and once approved, the cost of your install or repair gets split into monthly payments instead of one bill due at close. It covers repair work too, not just new equipment, so a repair invoice that runs higher than expected doesn’t have to wait either.
Ask about it when you call, and we’ll walk through real numbers for your job before anything gets scheduled.
Raleigh’s nickname, the City of Oaks, comes from a tree canopy that still covers roughly half the city today. That canopy affects HVAC sizing more than most homeowners expect.
Inside the Beltline
Neighborhoods inside I-440, the inner loop finished in 1984, tend to be older: smaller lots, mature oak cover, homes built before modern envelope standards. Heavy shade cuts direct heat gain but traps humidity, which changes what a correctly sized system looks like here versus an open lot.
Outside the Beltline
Newer construction further out runs the opposite way: bigger lots, less mature tree cover, tighter modern building envelopes. A system sized right for an ITB bungalow would be wrong for a new build near the outer loop. We size for the house in front of us, not the ZIP code it happens to sit in.
BBB A+ Accredited, built on more than 1,014 real Google reviews across the Triangle. See them for yourself below.
Is it better to repair or replace my AC?
How much does AC replacement cost in Raleigh?
How long does a new AC or furnace actually last?
What is a Manual J load calculation, and do I actually need one?
Do you offer financing for AC replacement or installation?
Do I need a permit for HVAC work in a Raleigh historic district?
Only if your address falls inside one of six districts: Blount Street, Boylan Heights, Capitol Square, Moore Square, Oakwood, or Prince Hall. Those require a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior HVAC changes. Most of the rest of the city doesn’t carry that requirement.
Are you licensed and insured in North Carolina?
Yes. NC H3-Class 1 #30223, fully insured, BBB A+ Accredited. Every technician holds NATE certification, and nobody on the job is a day-of subcontractor.
Do you offer emergency HVAC repair?
How often should my furnace or AC be serviced?
We provide professional AC installation services throughout Durham and the surrounding Triangle area, including:
