42 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Athens: Rycon Heating & Air, CR Score 91/100; 5.0★ from 424 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): A Degree Above Heating, Air, & Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 42.
Most-reviewed: A Degree Above Heating, Air, & Electrical, 443 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 42 ranked; ranked #2.
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42 Athens HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 42 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rycon Heating & Air | 91 | 5.0★ (424) | Gun Barrel City, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | A Degree Above Heating, Air, & Electrical | 91 | 4.8★ (443) | Gun Barrel City, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | G4 Electrical, Plumbing & Air | 91 | 4.9★ (297) | Gun Barrel City, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | ETR Air Conditioning & Heating | 87 | 5.0★ (8) | Athens | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | A&D Heating and Air Conditioning | 86 | 4.9★ (54) | Gun Barrel City, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Air Services | 85 | 4.2★ (14) | Athens | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | HMT Heating and Air | 84 | 5.0★ (26) | Gun Barrel City, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | A1 Air Inc | 84 | 4.9★ (44) | Lindale, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Captain Air Heating and Cooling | 83 | 4.8★ (89) | Gun Barrel City, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | HD Air Conditioning and Heating | 83 | 5.0★ (8) | Gun Barrel City, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 424 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gun Barrel City, 17 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 443 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (443).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gun Barrel City, 18 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 297 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gun Barrel City, 14 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gun Barrel City, 20 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lindale, 24 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gun Barrel City, 18 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gun Barrel City, 17 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gun Barrel City, 19 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gun Barrel City, 23 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gun Barrel City, 14 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gun Barrel City, 19 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gun Barrel City, 19 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews, 49 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tyler, 24 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gun Barrel City, 18 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Athens Appliance And Air Services | 79 | 4.8★ (28) | In Athens |
| 27 | Infinity Texas Air | 78 | 4.1★ (14) | 20 mi |
| 28 | Keystone Heating and Air , LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (22) | 16 mi |
| 29 | Top Notch Heating & Air | 77 | 5.0★ (12) | In Athens |
| 30 | Air Conditioning and Beyond | 77 | 5.0★ (3) | In Athens |
| 31 | Coburn's of Athens | 77 | 4.8★ (12) | In Athens |
| 32 | Retired | 76 | 4.4★ (24) | In Athens |
| 33 | LT's Electrical Plumbing & HVAC | 75 | 3.9★ (15) | 20 mi |
| 34 | Porter Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC | 75 | 5.0★ (18) | 11 mi |
| 35 | Bandy Air Conditioning & Heating LLC | 75 | 5.0★ (6) | 12 mi |
| 36 | Ken's Comfort Zone Air Conditioning | 73 | 4.7★ (29) | 18 mi |
| 37 | Standard Supply Athens Branch | 73 | 3.7★ (3) | In Athens |
| 38 | H&H Mobile Rv Repair & Handyman Service | 72 | 4.8★ (21) | 18 mi |
| 39 | D3 Mechanical Solutions | 72 | 5.0★ (12) | 20 mi |
| 40 | Air Time Heating and Cooling | 71 | 5.0★ (16) | 24 mi |
| 41 | Tyler HVAC | 71 | 3.0★ (10) | 20 mi |
| 42 | Air Chandler Heating & Cooling | 68 | 3.9★ (64) | 23 mi |
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Boss Air Conditioner | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Air Solutions Heating & Air Conditioning | In Athens | |
| Airborne Texas Air | 17 mi | |
| Cedar Creek Heating & Air | 17 mi | |
| Nickelson Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Palady Air Services | 16 mi | |
| Rowdy's AC LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Roy's Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (1) | In Athens |
| Sears Heating and Air Conditioning | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Athens. 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 42 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Athens 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 |