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Best HVAC Contractors in Akron, OH (2026)

337 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Akron: Jennings Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric, CR Score 67/100; 4.9★ from 4,197 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): J&J Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 337.

  3. 8

    Most-reviewed: Jackson Comfort Services, 6,990 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 337 ranked; ranked #8.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

337 Akron HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 144 are open 24/7, 205 open Saturdays and 170 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 337 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Akron at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Akron at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Jennings Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric674.9★ (4,197)Akron24/7Overall
2J&J Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric674.8★ (3,694)Akron24/7Emergencies
3Bonsky664.9★ (1,672)Akron24/7—
4Lakes Heating & Air Conditioning654.9★ (759)Akron24/7—
5Blind & Sons654.7★ (5,266)Barberton, 6 mi away24/7—
6Keith654.9★ (1,354)Tallmadge, 4 mi away24/7—
7Wilson Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electric654.8★ (4,294)Stow, 8 mi away24/7—
8Jackson Comfort Services654.9★ (6,990)Brecksville, 14 mi away24/7Most reviews
9Crown Heating, Cooling & Plumbing654.7★ (1,263)Akron24/7—
10Choice Aire Heating and Air Conditioning644.9★ (334)Akron24/7—

The 337 best HVAC contractors in Akron, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  3. #3 Bonsky

    Based in Akron

    66/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,672 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,672 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3011 State St NW, Uniontown, OH 44685
    View profile for Bonsky(330) 499-3633

  5. #5 Blind & Sons

    Based in Barberton, 6 mi away

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 5,266 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.7★ from 5,266 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    344 4th St NW, Barberton, OH 44203
    View profile for Blind & Sons(330) 235-1453

  6. #6 Keith

    Based in Tallmadge, 4 mi away

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,354 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,354 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    35 Northwest Ave, Tallmadge, OH 44278
    View profile for Keith(330) 633-4949

  13. #13 Hybrid

    Based in Akron

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 252 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 252 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1509 Massillon Rd, Akron, OH 44306
    View profile for Hybrid(330) 798-0011

  24. #24 My HVAC Guy

    Based in Canton, 15 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 609 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 609 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6824 Wise Ave NW, Canton, OH 44720
    View profile for My HVAC Guy(330) 705-0776

HVAC contractors ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 337 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in Akron, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Novak Heating & Cooling625.0★ (446)In Akron
27Dee's Heating and Cooling615.0★ (417)14 mi
28P.K. Wadsworth Heating & Cooling614.8★ (3,671)22 mi
29Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer614.7★ (4,598)21 mi
30Gene's Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical614.8★ (2,687)21 mi
31Shanklin Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electric614.9★ (1,525)20 mi
32Lowry Heating & Cooling614.9★ (47)In Akron
33Kimmel614.9★ (1,006)12 mi
34Martinov Home Solutions, LLC615.0★ (670)6 mi
35Blind & Sons614.9★ (462)15 mi
36Quality Heating & Cooling614.9★ (1,026)19 mi
37W.F. Hann and Sons614.9★ (2,178)24 mi
38Wright Heating and Cooling614.8★ (290)10 mi
39Tropicair Heating & Cooling605.0★ (31)In Akron
40ENG Heating & Cooling604.9★ (102)In Akron
41ComfortPro Heating and Cooling605.0★ (555)19 mi
42Lagani Heating & Air Conditioning an ENG Heating & Cooling Company604.8★ (40)In Akron
43One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning Medina & Greater Akron604.8★ (1,312)19 mi
44Summit Heating & Cooling LLC604.8★ (125)6 mi
45Arco Comfort Air, LLC604.8★ (2,358)24 mi
46GMC Heating & Cooling605.0★ (923)23 mi
47On the Spot Heating and Cooling LLC605.0★ (660)21 mi
48Conrad's Heating and Cooling Services605.0★ (107)11 mi
49Blind & Sons594.9★ (571)21 mi
50Carl's594.3★ (97)In Akron

Also serving Akron

20 more HVAC contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked HVAC contractors serving Akron
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Above and Beyond4.7★ (30)4 mi
Accurate Air Associates Ltd. LLCIn Akron
Air Force One, Inc.5.0★ (2)10 mi
akron oh heating and airIn Akron
Blatt Brothers Plumbing & HeatingIn Akron
Bond Heating & Cooling5.0★ (2)In Akron
Buckeye Guys Roofing4.9★ (123)In Akron
Chippewa Heating and Cooling4.9★ (50)7 mi
F C Dryer Vent Cleaning Services Akron, OH4.7★ (7)In Akron
Gardiner Service Company5.0★ (2)9 mi
Greathouse Heating & Air Conditioning5.0★ (2)In Akron
Heart of Ohio HVAC, Plumbing and Electric4.8★ (684)19 mi
Home Heating & Air Conditioning Services5.0★ (2)In Akron
SAFCO Heating & Air Conditioning Inc5.0★ (2)11 mi
Sunshine Cooling & Heating5.0★ (1)In Akron
TAILORED COMFORT HVAC5.0★ (1)In Akron
The Holland Furnace CompanyIn Akron
TraneIn Akron
Trusted Comfort4.2★ (30)In Akron
Zernechel Plumbing & Heating4.0★ (2)18 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Akron?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Akron. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Akron?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
AC replacement$3,887$5,978$8,073Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026
Furnace replacement$2,823$4,814$6,896Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check an HVAC contractor's license in Ohio

In Ohio, Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses Commercial HVAC and refrigeration contractor licenses.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

When to hire an HVAC contractor in Ohio

In Ohio, furnace and heat pump calls peak in the coldest winter weeks and AC calls in summer heat waves. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance or a replacement.

How we ranked Akron HVAC contractors

We scored 337 Akron HVAC contractors on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Akron data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

HVAC contractors in Akron: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Akron?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Akron, OH is Jennings Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 4.9★ from 4,197 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. J&J Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric (#2) and Bonsky (#3) follow. We ranked 337 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Akron?

ContractorsRanked ranks 337 HVAC contractors serving Akron, OH. 20 of them are based in Akron; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Akron are open 24/7?

144 ranked HVAC contractors in Akron post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Jennings Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric (#1), J&J Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric (#2) and Bonsky (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Akron work on weekends?

205 of 337 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 170 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jennings Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric (#1), J&J Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric (#2) and Bonsky (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in Ohio?

In Ohio, Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board handles licensing and covers Commercial HVAC and refrigeration contractor licenses. Search the business or license number at https://elicense.ohio.gov/oh_verifylicense.

How much does ac replacement cost in Akron?

AC replacement typically costs $3,887 to $8,073, with $5,978 typical (Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Akron. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Akron HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 337 rated HVAC contractors in Akron is 4.8★, with a median of 30 reviews. Jackson Comfort Services has the most, 6,990 reviews, and ranks #8. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

When is the best time to hire an HVAC contractor in Akron?

In Ohio, furnace and heat pump calls peak in the coldest winter weeks and AC calls in summer heat waves. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance or a replacement.

Update log for Akron

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 337 hvac contractors serving Akron.

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