45 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Altoona: Link Service Heating & Cooling, CR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 791 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Boyer Refrigeration Heating & Air Conditioning INC., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 45.
Most-reviewed: Boyer Refrigeration Heating & Air Conditioning INC., 603 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 45 ranked after Link Service Heating & Cooling; ranked #2.
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45 Altoona HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 45 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Link Service Heating & Cooling | 68 | 4.9★ (791) | Altoona | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Boyer Refrigeration Heating & Air Conditioning INC. | 66 | 4.7★ (603) | Altoona | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Rabenstein Heating Air Conditioning & Plumbing Inc. | 66 | 4.9★ (249) | Altoona | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Haller Enterprises | 65 | 4.8★ (269) | Altoona | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Beers - McAleer Plumbing Heating & Cooling Inc. | 60 | 4.8★ (232) | Altoona | — | — |
| 6 | Miner Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. | 59 | 4.8★ (13) | Altoona | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Allied Mechanical & Electrical | 59 | 4.4★ (14) | Altoona | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | John Palma Plumbing & Heating | 59 | 4.7★ (45) | Altoona | — | — |
| 9 | Centre Electrical & Mechanical Services | 58 | 5.0★ (56) | Altoona | — | — |
| 10 | Kimmen Plumbing & Heating Inc | 57 | 3.9★ (31) | Altoona | 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 review volume: 4.9★ from 791 Google reviews, the most in Altoona.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 603 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 249 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 269 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 232 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #11 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 Altoona
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Altoona
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #17 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 Altoona
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hollidaysburg, 6 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Tyrone, 10 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Auto electrical service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Altoona Aire | In Altoona | |
| Anchor HVAC LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Barry Wible Plumbing and Heating | 4.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Bovard Heating & Cooling | In Altoona | |
| Controlled Comfort HVAC | 5.0★ (2) | In Altoona |
| Glunt Co Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Altoona |
| Handiwork Haven | 5.0★ (1) | In Altoona |
| MBC Plumbing and HVAC | In Altoona | |
| Mcaleer's Plumbing Heating | 5.0★ (2) | In Altoona |
| Mike Estep Heating & Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Montgomery Brothers Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Altoona |
| Precision Mechanical & HVAC, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Altoona |
| R P Aiken & Sons | 5.0★ (1) | In Altoona |
| Ruddek Llc. | In Altoona | |
| Sears Heating and Air Conditioning | 1.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Serviam Construction LLC | 3.7★ (3) | In Altoona |
| SERVPRO of Altoona | 4.4★ (27) | In Altoona |
| Shipley Energy | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| SNEATHS PLUMBING & HVAC SERVICE LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Altoona |
| Solarshield Metal Roofing | 4.5★ (220) | In Altoona |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Altoona. 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 Pennsylvania, 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 45 Altoona 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 Altoona 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 |