30 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Albany: SafeAire Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing, CR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 2,257 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Espy Heating and Cooling Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 30.
Most-reviewed: Leesburg Air LLC, 332 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 30 ranked after SafeAire Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing; ranked #3.
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30 Albany HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 30 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SafeAire Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing | 68 | 4.9★ (2,257) | Albany | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Dyes Heating & Cooling | 63 | 4.9★ (257) | Albany | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Leesburg Air LLC | 63 | 4.8★ (332) | Albany | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Albany Air Conditioning and Heating Company, Inc. | 60 | 4.9★ (321) | Albany | — | — |
| 5 | Espy Heating and Cooling Inc | 60 | 5.0★ (13) | Albany | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Walker Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning | 59 | 4.8★ (309) | Albany | — | — |
| 7 | Flint Heating and Cooling | 59 | 4.4★ (12) | Albany | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Pollock Heating & Cooling Co | 59 | 4.3★ (11) | Albany | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | RHC Heating & Cooling | 58 | 3.8★ (17) | Albany | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Artic Aire Heating and Cooling Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (46) | Albany | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,257 Google reviews, the most in Albany.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 257 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 332 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 321 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 309 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sylvester, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | A1 Maintenance and Repairs LLC | 53 | 4.3★ (18) | In Albany |
| 27 | Ram Air HVAC | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | 20 mi |
| 28 | Central Plumbing & Heating | 52 | 4.7★ (6) | In Albany |
| 29 | Powell's Refrigeration | 49 | 4.4★ (25) | 21 mi |
| 30 | HVAC Control Services Co | 49 | 4.0★ (7) | 17 mi |
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Industries, Inc. | 4.4★ (13) | In Albany |
| Absolute Comfort Brothers LLC | 4.0★ (2) | In Albany |
| Auto Air Electric | 3.8★ (50) | In Albany |
| B&B Electrical Contractors | 4.3★ (23) | In Albany |
| Barnhart Air Conditioning Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Albany |
| Contracting Service Pro's LLC. | In Albany | |
| CRDN | 3.1★ (9) | In Albany |
| D & BA/C & Mechanical Services | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Georgia Foam Solutions Inc | 4.6★ (27) | In Albany |
| J&J Air Duct Co. | In Albany | |
| Johnson Controls Albany Office | 5.0★ (1) | In Albany |
| Mcghee Enterprises | In Albany | |
| Randy Henry Contracting | 4.5★ (8) | In Albany |
| S&F Air Duct Cleaning | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Sears Heating and Air Conditioning | In Albany | |
| SERVPRO of Albany and Americus | 4.9★ (432) | In Albany |
| Stanley Steemer | 4.9★ (1,129) | In Albany |
| Traditional Plumbing Co. | 5.0★ (2) | In Albany |
| Walker Cooling-Heating, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Albany |
| Worth Air Heating & Cooling, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Albany. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC replacement | $3,887 | $5,978 | $8,073 | Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
| Furnace replacement | $2,823 | $4,814 | $6,896 | Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
In Georgia, Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses Conditioned air contractor licenses (Division of Conditioned Air Contractors).
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
In Georgia, air conditioning calls peak in the hottest summer months. Spring is the easiest time to book a tune-up or replacement, before the first heat wave.
We scored 30 Albany 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Albany data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |