14 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Albert Lea: Greenman Heating & Cooling, CR Score 86/100; 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Most-reviewed: Christianson Plumbing & Heating, 268 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #2.
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14 Albert Lea HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 14 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenman Heating & Cooling | 86 | 4.9★ (62) | Austin, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Christianson Plumbing & Heating | 84 | 4.8★ (268) | Albert Lea | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Smith's Comfort Air | 81 | 5.0★ (8) | Albert Lea | — | — |
| 4 | Geno's Plumbing & Heating | 80 | 4.4★ (19) | Albert Lea | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Harty Mechanical Inc | 77 | 4.7★ (15) | Austin, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | G & G Heating & Air Conditioning | 76 | 4.9★ (70) | Austin, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Kelley Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 75 | 3.9★ (40) | Albert Lea | — | — |
| 8 | Jim & Dude's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning | 75 | 4.3★ (115) | Albert Lea | — | — |
| 9 | Johnson Heating & AC | 74 | 3.8★ (22) | Albert Lea | — | — |
| 10 | Pro Plumbing & Heating | 72 | 4.4★ (39) | Austin, 20 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albert Lea
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 268 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (268).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albert Lea
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Albert Lea
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 20 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 19 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albert Lea
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albert Lea
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 115 Google reviews, 115 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albert Lea
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 20 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owatonna, 19 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 21 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albert Lea
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
9 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-1 Steam Brothers | 4.6★ (22) | In Albert Lea |
| Home Solutions Midwest | 4.8★ (49) | In Albert Lea |
| L & M Boiler Systems Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Master Plumbing | 3.8★ (26) | In Albert Lea |
| Platinum Plumbing Solutions LLC | 4.6★ (84) | In Albert Lea |
| Seefus Mechanical, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Albert Lea |
| SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea | 4.6★ (27) | In Albert Lea |
| Winsupply of Albert Lea | 5.0★ (2) | In Albert Lea |
| XCEL Heating & Air Inc. | In Albert Lea |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Albert Lea. 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 Minnesota, 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.
We scored 14 Albert Lea HVAC contractors on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Albert Lea data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |