28 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Arkansas City: Waldorf Riley Heating Cooling Plumbing, CR Score 58/100; 4.7★ from 76 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Tickles Heating And Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 28.
Most-reviewed: Stolhand-Wells Group, 300 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 28 ranked; ranked #4.
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28 Arkansas City HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 28 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waldorf Riley Heating Cooling Plumbing | 58 | 4.7★ (76) | Arkansas City | — | Overall |
| 2 | John's Heating & AC | 57 | 4.7★ (40) | Arkansas City | — | — |
| 3 | Ark City Service Air Conditioning & Heating | 57 | 5.0★ (27) | Arkansas City | — | — |
| 4 | Stolhand-Wells Group | 56 | 4.7★ (300) | Ponca City, 24 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Tickles Heating And Air | 55 | 4.7★ (35) | Wellington, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Air Pro Heat and Air | 55 | 4.9★ (33) | Ponca City, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Tickel Refrigeration | 55 | 4.7★ (6) | Arkansas City | — | — |
| 8 | The Virtual Handiman | 54 | 5.0★ (27) | Evergreen Park, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Ward's Air Conditioning, Inc. | 54 | 4.8★ (119) | Ponca City, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Mass Heating & Cooling | 53 | 4.7★ (13) | Winfield, 12 mi away | — | — |
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: 4.7★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arkansas City
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arkansas City
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ponca City, 24 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 300 Google reviews, the most in Arkansas City.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wellington, 25 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ponca City, 20 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arkansas City
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Evergreen Park, 24 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ponca City, 25 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winfield, 12 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ponca City, 19 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winfield, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wellington, 24 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winfield, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winfield, 12 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 56 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winfield, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winfield, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blackwell, 22 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Winfield, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ponca City, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blackwell, 22 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wellington, 24 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ponca City, 24 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ponca City, 23 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ponca City, 25 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 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 #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Lloyd Cales Plumbing & Heating | 48 | 4.8★ (9) | 13 mi |
| 27 | Walnut Valley Heating & Cooling | 47 | 3.0★ (6) | 16 mi |
| 28 | J B Heating & Air Conditioning | 47 | 4.7★ (3) | 23 mi |
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Caffey's Heating & Air | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Hutchison Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Johns Heating and Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Kuhn Mechanical Inc. | 3.1★ (28) | In Arkansas City |
| Lampe Heating & Air Conditioning | 1.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| WALDORF HEATING & COOLING | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Waldorf Riley Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Arkansas City. 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 |
HVAC demand peaks in summer for cooling and in winter for heating. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance or a replacement.
We scored 28 Arkansas City 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 Arkansas City 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 |