15 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Banff: Bow Valley 24/7 Plumbing and Heating LTD., CR Score 92/100; 4.9★ from 165 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Canmore Plumbing and Heating Ltd, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 15.
Most-reviewed: Canmore Plumbing and Heating Ltd, 87 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 15 ranked after Bow Valley 24/7 Plumbing and Heating LTD.; ranked #2.
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15 Banff HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 15 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bow Valley 24/7 Plumbing and Heating LTD. | 92 | 4.9★ (165) | Canmore, 27 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Canmore Plumbing and Heating Ltd | 86 | 4.8★ (87) | Canmore, 21 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | The Banff Plumbing Co Ltd | 85 | 4.7★ (41) | Banff | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Bill's Plumbing & Heating Ltd. | 83 | 4.5★ (36) | Canmore, 17 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Gateway Mechanical Services | 82 | 3.3★ (7) | Canmore, 20 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Brightside Mechanical Inc. | 76 | 5.0★ (14) | Canmore, 16 km away | — | — |
| 7 | Limestone Plumbing and Heating | 74 | 5.0★ (14) | Canmore, 18 km away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Rundle HVAC | 74 | 4.1★ (20) | Canmore, 17 km away | — | — |
| 9 | Chris Love's Plumbing and Heating Inc. | 73 | 5.0★ (24) | Canmore, 40 km away | — | — |
| 10 | Bighorn Sheet Metal Ltd | 72 | 3.8★ (9) | Canmore, 19 km away | — | — |
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 165 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (165).
Based in Canmore, 21 km away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 87 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Banff
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Canmore, 17 km away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 36 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Canmore, 20 km away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Canmore, 16 km away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Canmore, 18 km away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Canmore, 17 km away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Canmore, 40 km away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Canmore, 19 km away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Canmore, 20 km away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Canmore, 20 km away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, 46 Google reviews.
Based in Canmore, 18 km away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Canmore, 21 km away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Canmore, 18 km away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Banff. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC replacement | CA$5,460 | CA$8,400 | CA$11,350 | Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
| Furnace replacement | CA$3,970 | CA$6,770 | CA$9,690 | Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
In Alberta, 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 15 Banff 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 Banff 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 |