Kelso itself lists 6 contractors — too few to price locally on its own — but 93 operate within a real 45-mile radius, including those serving Longview, Battle Ground, Vancouver. The ranges below are the same national 2026 figures used sitewide; ask any contractor for a written, itemized quote and compare it against them.

JobTypical cost

Diagnostic / service call$75 – $200

Capacitor replacement$100 – $250

Refrigerant recharge$200 – $600

Compressor replacement$1,300 – $2,800

Central air conditioner$3,900 – $7,900

Full HVAC (furnace + AC)$5,000 – $12,500

Sources: AC repair cost guide · HVAC replacement cost guide

Kelso FAQ

Hiring an HVAC contractor in Kelso

Answers built from Kelso's own listing data.

How do I check a Kelso HVAC contractor's license?

Ask for the license number and search it on the Washington L&I lookup (official site). 6 of the 6 listings here already match an active license; each of those profiles links straight to the lookup.

HVAC contractors near Kelso

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Longview6 contractors · 5 licensed · 2 mi Battle Ground15 contractors · 15 licensed · 31 mi Vancouver66 contractors · 63 licensed · 36 mi