27 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Badger: Platinum Mechanical, CR Score 90/100; 4.9★ from 164 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rocky's Heating Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 27.
Most-reviewed: Prospector Plumbing and Heating, 1,400 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 27 ranked; ranked #7.
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27 Badger HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 27 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Platinum Mechanical | 90 | 4.9★ (164) | Fairbanks, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Rocky's Heating Service | 90 | 4.9★ (189) | Fairbanks, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Altrol Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing | 90 | 4.5★ (662) | Fairbanks, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Arctic Plumbing and Heating | 88 | 4.6★ (74) | Fairbanks, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Midnight Sun Heating | 86 | 4.9★ (27) | Fairbanks, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Alaska Best Plumbing & Heating | 84 | 4.1★ (53) | Fairbanks, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Prospector Plumbing and Heating | 82 | 4.8★ (1,400) | Fairbanks, 8 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Avance Mechanical | 80 | 5.0★ (7) | Fairbanks, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Pre Season Heating Solutions | 80 | 3.7★ (3) | Fairbanks, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Sourdough Fuel | 78 | 4.5★ (234) | Fairbanks, 6 mi away | — | — |
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: 4.9★ from 164 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairbanks, 8 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 189 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairbanks, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 662 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairbanks, 3 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 74 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairbanks, 8 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairbanks, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 53 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairbanks, 8 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,400 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,400).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairbanks, 6 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairbanks, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairbanks, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 234 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in College, 23 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairbanks, 8 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairbanks, 7 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairbanks, 4 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairbanks, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fairbanks, 5 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairbanks, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in College, 1 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in College, 1 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairbanks, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in College, 1 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairbanks, 8 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairbanks, 7 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in College, 5 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairbanks, 14 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews, 42 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Badger. 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 Alaska, 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 27 Badger 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 Badger 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 |