Top 26 of 27 HVAC contractors, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
3 of the 26 HVAC contractors on this list post 24/7 hours. 24/7 businesses come first, then same-day, each ranked by CR Score with availability weighted higher.
#1 for emergency heating and cooling in Skowhegan: Maine Heat Pumps & Electrical, open 24/7.
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| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine Heat Pumps & Electrical | 82 | 5.0★ (8) | Winslow, 13 mi away | 24/7 |
| 2 | Foss Hill Heating Services | 81 | 4.6★ (5) | Winslow, 18 mi away | 24/7 |
| 3 | J E Carson Co Inc | 79 | 3.7★ (3) | Waterville, 14 mi away | 24/7 |
| 4 | S & K Heating | 80 | 4.8★ (17) | Skowhegan | — |
| 5 | Downeast Monitors Inc. | 77 | 5.0★ (19) | Winslow, 16 mi away | — |
| 6 | Frederick's Heating | 77 | 4.4★ (7) | Skowhegan | — |
| 7 | Mark Tracy Heating Commercial | 74 | 4.6★ (16) | Winslow, 16 mi away | — |
| 8 | Marcoux Plumbing & Heating | 73 | 3.0★ (8) | Waterville, 13 mi away | — |
| 9 | Dezi Oil Burner Services | 72 | 3.6★ (14) | Waterville, 15 mi away | — |
| 10 | J & S Oil Heat Services & Delivery | 68 | 3.0★ (3) | Winslow, 17 mi away | — |
24/7 hours mean the business says its phone is answered around the clock. Arrival time depends on where the crew is. Ask for an arrival window when you call.
#1Maine Heat Pumps & Electrical
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 8 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.6 from 5 Google reviews
24/7 first, then same-day service, then the rest. Each group is in CR Score order on emergency weights. The full ranking of all 27 is on the HVAC contractors page.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow, 18 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterville, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Skowhegan
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Winslow, 16 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Skowhegan
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Winslow, 16 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterville, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterville, 15 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Winslow, 17 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Winslow, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 381 Google reviews, 381 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 294 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Skowhegan
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow, 23 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterville, 15 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterville, 15 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 24 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterville, 15 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow, 19 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow, 18 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buxton, 22 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Skowhegan
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Berwick, 22 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterville, 15 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 66 Google reviews, 66 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Home Services at The Home Depot | 47 | 2.3★ (6) | 14 mi |
Emergency lists move 10 points of the CR Score from reputation to availability: 25% and 20%. Availability credits 24/7 hours, same-day service, weekend hours and weekly open hours. 24/7 HVAC contractors are listed first, then same-day, then the rest; ranks follow that order. Paid placement never changes a rank.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months |
| Availability | 20% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) |