66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 789 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 789 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 155 Century Blvd, Bartow, FL 33830
Best HVAC Contractors in Bartow, FL (2026)
236 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Bartow: Citrus Air Conditioners Inc, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 789 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Snowbird Heating & Cooling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 236.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Frank Gay Services, 4,518 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 236 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
236 Bartow HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 87 are open 24/7, 184 open Saturdays and 140 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 236 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Bartow at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citrus Air Conditioners Inc | 66 | 5.0★ (789) | Bartow | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Snowbird Heating & Cooling | 65 | 4.9★ (2,744) | Auburndale, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Frank Gay Services | 64 | 4.8★ (4,518) | Lakeland, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Iceberg Home Services | 63 | 4.7★ (2,075) | Winter Haven, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Mission Air Services, Inc. | 63 | 4.9★ (140) | Bartow | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Almighty Cooling & Heating | 63 | 5.0★ (455) | Medulla, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating | 62 | 4.8★ (1,971) | Lakeland, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Egberts Electric and Air Conditioning | 62 | 4.8★ (1,615) | Lakeland, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Frost & Flush Brothers Heating, Cooling & Plumbing | 62 | 5.0★ (56) | Bartow | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | United Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | 62 | 4.9★ (402) | Auburndale, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 236 best HVAC contractors in Bartow, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Auburndale, 11 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,744 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 2,744 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1095-A US-92, Auburndale, FL 33823
Based in Lakeland, 15 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,518 Google reviews, the most in Bartow.
- 4.8★ from 4,518 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6810 New Tampa Hwy #200, Lakeland, FL 33815
Based in Winter Haven, 10 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,075 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 2,075 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1101 42nd St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Based in Bartow
63/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 140 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Medulla, 10 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 455 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 455 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3025 Park Ridge Ave, Mulberry, FL 33860
Based in Lakeland, 15 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,971 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,971 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 803 Lakeland Park Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33809
Based in Lakeland, 15 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,615 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,615 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5675 New Tampa Hwy suite 12, Lakeland, FL 33815
Based in Bartow
62/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Auburndale, 11 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 402 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 402 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 517 Recker Hwy, Auburndale, FL 33823
Based in Auburndale, 11 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,052 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,052 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 1925 Thornhill Rd Suite 2009, Auburndale, FL 33823
Based in Lakeland, 15 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,090 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,090 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3705 Frontage Rd N, Lakeland, FL 33810
Based in Lakeland, 13 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 671 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 671 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3710 Airport Commerce Dr suite 2, Lakeland, FL 33811
Based in Lake Wales, 13 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 512 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 512 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 135 S Acuff Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33859
Based in Lakeland, 13 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,241 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,241 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 1220 George Jenkins Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815
Based in Winter Haven, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 338 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 338 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 890 34th St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Based in Lakeland, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 2,299 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.5★ from 2,299 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 4828 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813
Based in Medulla, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Winter Haven, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 228 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 228 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 141 Lake Mariam Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33884
Based in Winter Haven, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 150 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 150 3rd St W SUITE 212, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Based in Plant City, 19 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 629 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 629 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 901 E Baker St, Plant City, FL 33563
Based in Bartow
60/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lakeland, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 183 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2201 S Combee Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801
#24 ACHV Services
Based in Keystone, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 369 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 369 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 10 AM–6 PM
#25 And Services
Based in Lakeland, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 797 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.4★ from 797 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2020 S Combee Rd #12, Lakeland, FL 33801
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 236 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Bartow
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allegiance Air LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| AM PM A/C Services | 4.8★ (23) | 13 mi |
| Anchored A/C And Heating | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Built Service Corp. | 5.0★ (17) | 13 mi |
| Christian Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Citrus Air Conditioners Inc | 4.8★ (45) | 11 mi |
| Clever Restoration Team | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Cornerstone Services | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Crown Electric Inc | 4.7★ (29) | In Bartow |
| Flawless Air | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Fresh-Air Cooling & Heating | 4.8★ (240) | 23 mi |
| Marona A/C & Heating LLC | 5.0★ (25) | 15 mi |
| Millerman & Sons Heating and Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Pipe'N Cold | 5.0★ (31) | 12 mi |
| Real Deal AC LLc | 4.9★ (80) | 17 mi |
| Sears Heating and Air Conditioning | 4.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Sunrise Air Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| The Right Service HVAC | 4.2★ (63) | 13 mi |
| Traddox Heating & Air | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Ventilation Specialists Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Bartow?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Bartow. 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 |
How to check an HVAC contractor's license in Florida
In Florida, Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) licenses Certified or registered air conditioning (CAC, RA) and mechanical (CMC, RM) contractors.
- Search the business name or license number on the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Florida
In Florida, 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 Bartow HVAC contractors
We scored 236 Bartow 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 Bartow 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 |
HVAC contractors in Bartow: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Bartow?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Bartow, FL is Citrus Air Conditioners Inc with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 789 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Snowbird Heating & Cooling (#2) and Frank Gay Services (#3) follow. We ranked 236 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Bartow?
ContractorsRanked ranks 236 HVAC contractors serving Bartow, FL. 8 of them are based in Bartow; 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 Bartow are open 24/7?
87 ranked HVAC contractors in Bartow post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Citrus Air Conditioners Inc (#1), Snowbird Heating & Cooling (#2) and Frank Gay Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Bartow work on weekends?
184 of 236 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 140 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Citrus Air Conditioners Inc (#1), Snowbird Heating & Cooling (#2) and Frank Gay Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in Florida?
In Florida, Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) handles licensing and covers Certified or registered air conditioning (CAC, RA) and mechanical (CMC, RM) contractors. Search the business or license number at https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp.
How much does ac replacement cost in Bartow?
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 Bartow. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Bartow HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 236 rated HVAC contractors in Bartow is 4.9★, with a median of 30 reviews. Frank Gay Services has the most, 4,518 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Bartow?
In Florida, 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 Bartow
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 236 hvac contractors serving Bartow.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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