Find a 24/7 HVAC Technician in Shreveport, LA
When your AC or heat fails on the worst day of the year, every hour matters. Connect with an independent local HVAC pro — our phone line is open 24/7.
By Gyanesh Gulshan — Founder, Cool Call Pro
HVAC emergencies in Shreveport
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AC out, blowing warm, or iced over
Outdoor unit silent · indoor blower running but warm air · ice on the refrigerant lines · short-cycling on/off. Possible causes range from electrical parts (capacitor, contactor) to a refrigerant problem — both need a technician to diagnose.
Furnace not igniting or blowing cold
Furnace won't ignite · blowing cold air · short-cycling · burning smell on first startup. If you smell gas, leave the building right away without flipping switches or using phones inside, then call 911 or your gas utility’s emergency line from outside.
Banging, screaming, or grinding outdoor unit
Loud bangs · metal-on-metal screaming · grinding or rattling from the outdoor unit. Possible causes include a failing fan motor, a loose blower wheel, or worn compressor bearings. Turn the system off at the thermostat and call a technician.
How Cool Call Pro works in Shreveport
24/7 Shreveport call line
Our phone line is open 24/7. Calls are routed to independent HVAC providers in the Shreveport area where one is available; hours, weekend and holiday coverage, and overnight surcharges are set by each provider.
Call to check availability
Provider availability varies by address and time of day, so call to check availability in Shreveport. The neighborhoods and ZIPs listed for this page are in the Services & service area section below.
Check licenses yourself
Cool Call Pro does not check contractor licenses or insurance. Verify any contractor’s license with the Louisiana license lookup. Louisiana rules are in the local data section below.
Shreveport's mixed-humid climate & your HVAC
This Zone 3A (Warm-Humid) climate splits the year between heating and cooling load. Federal SEER2 14.3 (Southeast Region) minimum applies to new AC equipment. A heat pump handles both heating and cooling from one outdoor unit.
Avg summer high
IECC zone (mixed-humid)
Avg winter low
Federal SEER2 minimum
Days/yr above 90°F
Days/yr below 32°F
Shreveport had an estimated 175,902 residents on July 1, 2025. In Shreveport, the median home was built in 1973 with a current median value of $178,100. Around 54% of homes are owner-occupied. About 44% of households heat with natural gas vs. 54% electric. The Louisiana grid averages $0.13/kWh. Sources: U.S. Census population estimates · U.S. Census ACS 2019–2023 5-year tables B25035 · B25077 · B25003 · B25040 · U.S. EIA state rates.
Read our guide on heat pump guide.
HVAC in Shreveport, LA: local data & sources
Every numerical claim below references a federal, state, or municipal primary source — NOAA climate normals, U.S. Census ACS, the Louisiana licensing authority, and your local utility's published rebate program.
NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 Normals
Shreveport Regional Airport (KSHV) is the official NOAA reference station for Shreveport, Louisiana. Per the NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Shreveport records approximately 2,068 annual heating degree days against 2,676 annual cooling degree days, 98.5 days per year above 90°F, 29.5 days below freezing, and only 0.9 inches of annual snowfall. The 1.3:1 CDD-to-HDD ratio tilts only modestly cooling-dominant on paper, but the 98+ days above 90°F is what actually drives equipment sizing in the Ark-La-Tex — long, brutal late-summer afternoons impose severe sustained sensible and latent loads. IECC Zone 3A (Warm-Humid) selection rules apply: properly sized heat pumps with backup electric resistance handle the modest winter heating load economically. Shreveport also occasionally sees damaging severe-thunderstorm and ice-storm events — the February 2021 Texas-Louisiana cold snap drove sub-10°F readings across the region and exposed undersized auxiliary heat in many heat-pump installs, an instructive case for current replacement-equipment specification.
U.S. Census ACS 2023 5-Year
The U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates (Tables B25040, B25003, B25077 and B25035 for Shreveport city, Louisiana) report a median year built of 1973, with a heating-fuel distribution of 54.4% electricity and 43.7% utility natural gas. The roughly even electric / gas split reflects the city’s mid-century housing stock and the historic dominance of pipeline gas in the Haynesville-shale region. The 53.8% owner-occupancy rate is below the Louisiana state average (67.3%). The median home value of $178,100 reflects an affordable Ark-La-Tex housing market. Louisiana’s residential average electricity rate of 12.87¢/kWh (EIA Electric Power Monthly) is among the lowest in the U.S., which keeps central-AC operating costs manageable despite the long cooling season.
Louisiana State Licensing Board
HVAC work in Shreveport is licensed by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) under the Mechanical Work Contractor classification, which covers HVAC, refrigeration, gas piping, and process piping. A commercial mechanical license is required for any project exceeding $10,000 (labor plus materials). Application fees: $100 for one classification, $195 for two. Applicants must pass two PSI exams — a 100-question closed-book Trade Exam ($120) and a 80-question open-book Business and Law Exam ($120, 70% passing). A $5,000 surety bond may be required, and contractors must carry minimum $100,000 general-liability insurance. Out-of-state contractors pay a $400 additional fee. Anyone handling refrigerant in the course of HVAC service must additionally hold a current EPA Section 608 certification under federal law. Verify a Caddo Parish contractor on the LSLBC public lookup before signing, and confirm the local mechanical permit pull through the City of Shreveport Permits & Inspections Division.
SWEPCO Louisiana HVAC Incentive Program
Shreveport’s electric service is provided by Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), a subsidiary of American Electric Power. SWEPCO administers the Louisiana HVAC Incentive Program, which offers up to $3,500 for a qualifying high-efficiency heat pump or air conditioner installed through a SWEPCO-approved contractor — the incentive is included in the contractor’s quote rather than submitted as a post-install rebate, simplifying paperwork for the homeowner. Louisiana’s archived state program page says implementation of the federally funded Home Energy Rebates (HEEHR and HOMES) in Louisiana “is in progress.” On October 1, 2025 the Department of Energy and Natural Resources became the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy; check its site for current program status.
The federal Section 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit was terminated for installations placed in service after Dec 31, 2025 by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21). Check your state energy office and utility for current rebate programs. See our HVAC financing options for what's still available.
Services & service area
Services you can ask about
- Emergency AC Repair in Shreveport
- Furnace Repair & Heating Service in Shreveport
- Heat Pump Installation & Dual-Fuel Systems
- Central Air Conditioning Installation & Replacement
- HVAC System Maintenance & Seasonal Tune-Ups
Neighborhoods & ZIPs listed for Shreveport
- South Highlands
- Broadmoor
- Ellerbe Woods
- Southern Hills
- Spring Lake-University Terrace
- ZIP codes: 71104, 71105, 71106, 71108, 71118
HVAC repair costs: national ranges for Shreveport, LA homeowners
Cool Call Pro editorial estimates of typical U.S. prices from our 2026 cost guide — not quotes and not Shreveport-specific. Actual price varies by provider and complexity.
Diagnostic / service call
$65–$150
Some providers credit it toward the repair — ask when you call
Minor AC repair
$75–$500
Capacitor, contactor, thermostat, drain line
Refrigerant recharge
$150–$600
R-410A per recharge; leak fix extra
After-hours surcharge
$100–$300
Added to repair cost on emergency calls
See full repair, install, and replacement ranges in our 2026 HVAC Cost Guide and how we build these ranges →
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Frequently Asked Questions — Shreveport, LA
Yes, ensure your contractor files a mechanical permit with the City of Shreveport Permits & Inspections Division. Pulling the correct permits protects you as a homeowner and ensures work is inspected to code.
Rebate programs for Shreveport homeowners are summarized, with sources, in the Local Rebates & Permits card above. Confirm current amounts and eligibility with your utility (SWEPCO (Southwestern Electric Power Company)) before scheduling work. The federal Section 25C credit was terminated for installations placed in service after Dec 31, 2025 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act, P.L. 119-21); check your state energy office and utility rebate programs instead.
The neighborhoods and ZIP codes listed for Shreveport are in the ZIPs & Neighborhoods card above. Provider availability varies by address, so call (844) 582-1795 to check availability in Shreveport.
Cool Call Pro’s editorial estimate for a standard AC replacement in Shreveport is $3,800–$7,000, and for furnace installations $2,800–$5,800. These are our own estimates, not quotes or survey data — see how we build cost ranges. Costs vary with system size, efficiency rating, and installation complexity. In Louisiana, new AC units must meet a minimum SEER2 14.3 (Southeast Region) rating.
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) requires a mechanical contractor license for heating, air conditioning, ventilation, duct and refrigeration work when the job's value exceeds $10,000. For smaller jobs, check your parish or city permit office's requirements. Always verify your contractor’s credentials before authorizing work. For Shreveport residents, permits are filed through the City of Shreveport Permits & Inspections Division.