8 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Amarillo: Bob Jay's Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing Inc., CR Score 85/100; 4.9★ from 302 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hydro Tech, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 8.
Most-reviewed: A-1 Plumbing, 63 Google reviews at 3.6★, the most of 8 ranked after Bob Jay's Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing Inc.; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
8 Amarillo HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 8 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Jay's Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing Inc. | 85 | 4.9★ (302) | Amarillo | — | Overall |
| 2 | Hydro Tech | 77 | 4.4★ (5) | Amarillo | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Ingram & Son Plumbing | 77 | 3.3★ (7) | Amarillo | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Paul Air Heating and Air Conditioning | 75 | 4.3★ (10) | Canyon, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Affordable Plumbing Heating & AC | 72 | 3.5★ (30) | Amarillo | Sat | — |
| 6 | Willis Plumbing Heating & Air | 69 | 5.0★ (4) | Amarillo | — | — |
| 7 | Shane Co. Air Conditioning & Heating | 68 | 4.4★ (13) | Borger, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | A-1 Plumbing | 66 | 3.6★ (63) | Amarillo | — | Most reviews |
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.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 302 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (302).
Based in Amarillo
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Amarillo
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Canyon, 18 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Amarillo
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Amarillo
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based in Borger, 19 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Amarillo
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 63 Google reviews, 63 Google reviews.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Amarillo. 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 Texas, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licenses Air conditioning and refrigeration contractor licenses (Class A and B).
No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.
Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
In Texas, 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 8 Amarillo 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 Amarillo 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 |