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Best HVAC Contractors in Athens, AL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Athens: Cooper Climate Control, CR Score 94/100; 5.0★ from 465 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 157.

  3. 10

    Most-reviewed: Blake Brothers Services Corporation, 4,731 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 157 ranked; ranked #10.

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

157 Athens HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 63 are open 24/7, 89 open Saturdays and 72 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 157 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Athens at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Athens at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Cooper Climate Control945.0★ (465)Athens24/7Overall
2Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical924.9★ (3,273)Madison, 15 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Higdon Service Heating, Cooling, Plumbing924.9★ (1,855)Decatur, 13 mi away24/7—
4Conditioned Air Solutions914.9★ (2,796)Huntsville, 18 mi away24/7—
5Valley Heating & Cooling914.9★ (2,970)Decatur, 18 mi away24/7—
6Integrity Services Heating and Cooling914.9★ (1,315)Madison, 14 mi away24/7—
7Spidel Heating and Cooling, LLC905.0★ (160)Athens24/7—
8Comfort Masters of North Alabama904.9★ (93)Athens24/7—
9Jackson Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Septic, Electrical904.9★ (2,444)Decatur, 20 mi away24/7—
10Blake Brothers Services Corporation904.8★ (4,731)Huntsville, 22 mi away24/7Most reviews

The 157 best HVAC contractors in Athens, 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.

  15. #15 Lee Company

    Based in Madison, 13 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 803 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.7★ from 803 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    15050 AL-20, Madison, AL 35756
    View profile for Lee Company(256) 353-1500

  17. #17 Anytime

    Based in Huntsville, 22 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 926 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 926 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3006 11th Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
    View profile for Anytime(256) 472-8675

  20. #20 Blake HVAC LLC

    Based in Athens

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    206 E Elm St unit g, Athens, AL 35611
    View profile for Blake HVAC LLC(256) 417-0711

HVAC contractors ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 157 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in Athens, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Kingdom Mechanical L.L.C.875.0★ (22)In Athens
27Residential LLC874.9★ (88)13 mi
28North Alabama Heating and Cooling LLC864.8★ (10)In Athens
29Talent Heating and Air Conditioning865.0★ (207)22 mi
30Joe East One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning864.8★ (516)22 mi
31Southeastern Mechanical Services, LLC864.9★ (89)15 mi
32EliteAir Elkmont HVAC Repair865.0★ (6)In Athens
33Alabama Climate Control, Inc.864.8★ (379)23 mi
34One Source Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical854.8★ (60)15 mi
35Vandy's Heating & Air Conditioning LLC855.0★ (403)20 mi
36M & V, LLC Heating and Cooling855.0★ (131)25 mi
37Rise Heat and Air854.7★ (44)In Athens
38Residential Plus Heating & Cooling854.9★ (109)22 mi
39US HVAC Services854.6★ (76)13 mi
40Superior Heating & Air844.4★ (59)9 mi
41Tennessee Valley Air Conditioning & Mechanical844.0★ (8)In Athens
42Worthey HVAC Services LLC845.0★ (71)In Athens
43HouseBee Heating and Cooling835.0★ (15)15 mi
44FreshAir Decatur HVAC Repair835.0★ (10)14 mi
45Maximum Comfort Heating & Air834.6★ (90)21 mi
46Excalibur Heating & Air825.0★ (34)14 mi
47Air Care Systems824.5★ (35)20 mi
48Dkmd Hvac & Maintenance LLC825.0★ (25)In Athens
49S & S Maintenance Heating & Cooling825.0★ (15)22 mi
50Elite Heating and Cooling LLC814.5★ (56)22 mi

Also serving Athens

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.

Unranked HVAC contractors serving Athens
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Air Degree5.0★ (73)22 mi
Athens Refrigeration and Air Conditioning5.0★ (2)In Athens
Basden Comfort Systems LLC4.8★ (18)19 mi
David Boston Heating & Cooling5.0★ (8)In Athens
Donald Carter Heating-Cooling5.0★ (2)In Athens
Durham Service Company4.9★ (274)In Athens
Environmental Comfort SystemsIn Athens
Garrison & Garrison4.9★ (603)25 mi
Hodgelands Home Repair5.0★ (2)In Athens
J & R Sheet Metal, Inc.In Athens
Jeff Allen Heating and Cooling5.0★ (1)In Athens
JR’s Hearing and Cooling LLCIn Athens
Legacy Homes - Boardwalk Athens, AL4.4★ (21)In Athens
Madison Heating & Cooling5.0★ (2)11 mi
McCafferty Heating & Air LLC5.0★ (2)In Athens
Randy D Ricketts Heating Contractor5.0★ (1)In Athens
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain4.7★ (104)In Athens
SERVPRO of Limestone and Lawrence Counties, Decatur4.5★ (117)In Athens
Southern Comfort Home ExteriorsIn Athens
W E Estes & SonIn Athens

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Athens?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Athens?
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

How to check an HVAC contractor's license in Alabama

In Alabama, Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors licenses Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

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

When to hire an HVAC contractor in Alabama

In Alabama, 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 Athens HVAC contractors

We scored 157 Athens 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 Athens 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 Athens: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Athens?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Athens, AL is Cooper Climate Control with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 5.0★ from 465 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (#2) and Higdon Service Heating, Cooling, Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 157 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Athens?

ContractorsRanked ranks 157 HVAC contractors serving Athens, AL. 19 of them are based in Athens; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Athens are open 24/7?

63 ranked HVAC contractors in Athens post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Cooper Climate Control (#1), Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (#2) and Higdon Service Heating, Cooling, Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Athens work on weekends?

89 of 157 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 72 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Cooper Climate Control (#1), Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (#2) and Higdon Service Heating, Cooling, Plumbing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in Alabama?

In Alabama, Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors handles licensing and covers Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.

How much does ac replacement cost in Athens?

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

What Google rating do Athens HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 157 rated HVAC contractors in Athens is 4.9★, with a median of 26 reviews. Blake Brothers Services Corporation has the most, 4,731 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Athens?

In Alabama, 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.

Update log for Athens

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 157 hvac contractors serving Athens.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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