88 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Albany: Hendrix Heating & Air Conditioning, CR Score 67/100; 4.9★ from 1,922 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mill Creek Heating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 88.
Most-reviewed: Woodward Heating, Air & Plumbing, 4,380 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 88 ranked; ranked #16.
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88 Albany HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 21 are open 24/7, 36 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 88 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hendrix Heating & Air Conditioning | 67 | 4.9★ (1,922) | Albany | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Mill Creek Heating | 61 | 4.9★ (735) | Salem, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Comfort Temp Heating and Air Conditioning LLC | 60 | 4.6★ (33) | Albany | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Silver Hammer Heating and Air | 60 | 5.0★ (19) | Albany | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Rice Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. | 60 | 5.0★ (366) | Albany | — | — |
| 6 | Best Heating & Cooling | 60 | 4.9★ (464) | Albany | — | — |
| 7 | Air Stars Heating, AC, Plumbing & Electrical | 60 | 4.9★ (773) | Keizer, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Einstein Pros Plumbing Albany Oregon | 60 | 4.5★ (27) | Albany | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Focus Heating & Cooling | 60 | 4.9★ (813) | Stayton, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Home Comfort Inc. | 59 | 4.9★ (399) | Dallas, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,922 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 16 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 735 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: 4.6★ 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 #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 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 366 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: 4.9★ from 464 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Keizer, 24 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 773 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: 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stayton, 18 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 813 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas, 22 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 399 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corvallis, 9 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 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: 4.7★ from 649 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 20 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,540 Google reviews.
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 16 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: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 20 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,380 Google reviews, the most in Albany.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Four Corners, 13 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC 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: 5.0★ from 4 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: 5.0★ from 93 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: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC 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: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 20 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 235 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 24 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 457 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 21 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 17 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC 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 #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 88 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & D Refrigeration | 8 mi | |
| Advantage Heating Contractor | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| alert heating & air conditioning | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Bravo Heating and Cooling | 5.0★ (12) | 19 mi |
| Custom Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning LLC | 17 mi | |
| Heating Inc | 10 mi | |
| Home Service Oil Co Heating & Clng | 19 mi | |
| Hvac Solutions, llc | 3.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Mid Valley Heating & Cooling | 17 mi | |
| Middleton Heating & Sheet Metal, Inc. | 4.3★ (48) | 10 mi |
| Midway Mechanical | In Albany | |
| Oregon Cascade Plumbing & Heating Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Oregon State Association of Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors | 19 mi | |
| Pace Heating & Air | In Albany | |
| Prime Cooling & Heating | In Albany | |
| Ries & Sons Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Santiam Heating & Sheet Metal, Inc | 4.7★ (86) | 19 mi |
| Sears Heating and Air Conditioning | 1.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Stutzman Services | 5.0★ (930) | In Albany |
| Watson Mechanical | 10 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 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
Oregon's HVAC demand peaks during summer heat waves and the first cold snaps. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance.
We scored 88 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 |