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Best HVAC Contractors in Alma, AR (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall in Alma: Rice Heating and Air, CR Score 94/100; 4.9★ from 449 Google reviews; open 24/7.

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    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Atchley Air Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 38.

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    Most-reviewed: Atchley Air Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical, 2,007 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 38 ranked; ranked #2.

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

38 Alma HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 38 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the HVAC contractors in Fort Smith ranking. See HVAC contractors in Fort Smith

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Alma at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Alma at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Rice Heating and Air944.9★ (449)Alma24/7Overall
2Atchley Air Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical924.8★ (2,007)Fort Smith, 14 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Riverside Heating Air Plumbing915.0★ (188)Van Buren, 8 mi away24/7—
4Tom's Heating & Air Conditioning884.7★ (147)Van Buren, 8 mi away24/7—
5Airco Service874.8★ (960)Fort Smith, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Air Care now Atchley Air864.9★ (94)Greenwood, 18 mi away24/7—
7Riverside Heating Air Plumbing864.9★ (30)Fort Smith, 11 mi away24/7—
8Super AC Solution855.0★ (21)Greenwood, 10 mi away24/7—
9Arctic Temp Heating & Air LLC844.8★ (11)Van Buren, 8 mi away24/7—
10Paschal Air, Plumbing & Electric844.8★ (1,185)Fort Smith, 14 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 38 best HVAC contractors in Alma, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  5. #5 Airco Service

    Based in Fort Smith, 15 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 960 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 960 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    512 S Fresno St, Fort Smith, AR 72916
    View profile for Airco Service(479) 226-7743

  16. #16 Gallant's Heating & Air

    Based in Greenwood, 11 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 6 AM–6 PM · Thu–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    1706 S River Rd, Lavaca, AR 72941
    View profile for Gallant's Heating & Air(479) 217-1214

  18. #18 Fusion Heat & Air

    Based in Fort Smith, 14 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 384 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 384 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4600 Industrial Dr, Fort Smith, AR 72916
    View profile for Fusion Heat & Air(479) 755-4744

  20. #20 Eagles HVAC LLC

    Based in Van Buren, 7 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 7 AM–9 PM · Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    8 N 25th St, Van Buren, AR 72956
    View profile for Eagles HVAC LLC(479) 262-2660

HVAC contractors ranked #26 to #32

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 32 of 38 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in Alma, ranks 26 to 32
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Air-Pro Heating & Air Conditioning Inc744.8★ (32)12 mi
27Certified Air Conditioning and Heating745.0★ (30)15 mi
28BLAYLOCK HVAC & PLUMBING734.2★ (129)12 mi
29Highley Mechanical735.0★ (14)15 mi
30Ace Radiator Inc734.6★ (26)14 mi
32Tri-State Plumbing & Heating725.0★ (4)11 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Alma?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Alma?
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

When to hire an HVAC contractor in Arkansas

In Arkansas, 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.

How we ranked Alma HVAC contractors

We scored 38 Alma 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Alma data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

HVAC contractors in Alma: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Alma?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Alma, AR is Rice Heating and Air with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 4.9★ from 449 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Atchley Air Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical (#2) and Riverside Heating Air Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 38 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Alma?

ContractorsRanked ranks 38 HVAC contractors serving Alma, AR. 3 of them are based in Alma; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Alma are open 24/7?

12 ranked HVAC contractors in Alma post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rice Heating and Air (#1), Atchley Air Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical (#2) and Riverside Heating Air Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Alma work on weekends?

21 of 38 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rice Heating and Air (#1), Atchley Air Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical (#2) and Riverside Heating Air Plumbing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does ac replacement cost in Alma?

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 Alma. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Alma HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 38 rated HVAC contractors in Alma is 4.8★, with a median of 27 reviews. Atchley Air Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical has the most, 2,007 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Alma?

In Arkansas, 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.

How does ContractorsRanked rank HVAC contractors?

Each HVAC contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Alma

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 38 hvac contractors serving Alma.

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