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Best HVAC Contractors in Baxter, MN (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Baxter: Schroeder's Home Services, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 878 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Northern Air Plumbing & Heating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 22.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Aquarius Home Services, 1,342 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #4.

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22 Baxter HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 22 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the HVAC contractors in Brainerd ranking. See HVAC contractors in Brainerd

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Baxter at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Baxter at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Schroeder's Home Services664.9★ (878)Brainerd, 5 mi away24/7Overall
2Northern Air Plumbing & Heating665.0★ (387)Brainerd, 3 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Anderson Aire - Heating, Cooling, & Refrigeration635.0★ (182)Brainerd, 8 mi away24/7—
4Aquarius Home Services634.9★ (1,342)Baxter—Most reviews
5Kruchten's Heating & Air Conditioning624.8★ (63)Brainerd, 2 mi away24/7—
6SCR Northern Division614.3★ (134)Baxter24/7—
7Custom Mechanical & Sheet metal LLC595.0★ (56)BaxterSat—
8Mechanical Energy Systems585.0★ (4)Baxter24/7—
9Quick Comfort Heating and Cooling585.0★ (32)Brainerd, 16 mi away24/7—
10Patriot Plumbing, Heating, & AC585.0★ (55)Baxter——

The 22 best HVAC contractors in Baxter, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Baxter

    #1 Schroeder's Home Services

    Based in Brainerd, 5 mi away

    66/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 878 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 878 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5201 Birchdale Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for Schroeder's Home Services(218) 515-5892

  4. #4 Aquarius Home Services

    Based in Baxter

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,342 Google reviews, the most in Baxter.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 1,342 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13534 Cypress Dr S, Baxter, MN 56425
    View profile for Aquarius Home Services(218) 208-4211

  6. #6 SCR Northern Division

    Based in Baxter

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 134 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7674 College Rd Suite 115, Baxter, MN 56425
    View profile for SCR Northern Division(800) 273-9071

  8. #8 Mechanical Energy Systems

    Based in Baxter

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7674 College Rd Suite 110, Baxter, MN 56425
    View profile for Mechanical Energy Systems(218) 748-1189

  13. #13 Murray Herberts Heating

    Based in Baxter

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    6259 Clearwater Rd N, Baxter, MN 56425
    View profile for Murray Herberts Heating(218) 825-7328

  14. #14 JIBEC Heating and Cooling

    Based in Baxter

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    12847 Alfalfa Ln SW, Pillager, MN 56473
    View profile for JIBEC Heating and Cooling(218) 828-0330

  15. #15 218 Mechanical LLC

    Based in Brainerd, 6 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    17371 Smith Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for 218 Mechanical LLC(218) 506-5955

  18. #18 Thelen Heating & Roofing, Inc.

    Based in Brainerd, 5 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 53 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 7 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1717 SE 13th St, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for Thelen Heating & Roofing, Inc.(218) 829-1491

  20. #20 Pike Plumbing and Heating

    Based in Brainerd, 4 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    830 Brook St, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for Pike Plumbing and Heating(218) 829-4332

  21. #21 SJS Plumbing & Heating

    Based in Baxter

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for SJS Plumbing & Heating(218) 821-6851

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Baxter?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Baxter?
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

When to hire an HVAC contractor in Minnesota

In Minnesota, 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.

How we ranked Baxter HVAC contractors

We scored 22 Baxter 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Baxter data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

HVAC contractors in Baxter: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Baxter?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Baxter, MN is Schroeder's Home Services with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 878 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Northern Air Plumbing & Heating (#2) and Anderson Aire - Heating, Cooling, & Refrigeration (#3) follow. We ranked 22 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Baxter?

ContractorsRanked ranks 22 HVAC contractors serving Baxter, MN. 11 of them are based in Baxter; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Baxter are open 24/7?

7 ranked HVAC contractors in Baxter post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Schroeder's Home Services (#1), Northern Air Plumbing & Heating (#2) and Anderson Aire - Heating, Cooling, & Refrigeration (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Baxter work on weekends?

8 of 22 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Schroeder's Home Services (#1), Northern Air Plumbing & Heating (#2) and Anderson Aire - Heating, Cooling, & Refrigeration (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does ac replacement cost in Baxter?

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

What Google rating do Baxter HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 22 rated HVAC contractors in Baxter is 5.0★, with a median of 38 reviews. Aquarius Home Services has the most, 1,342 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Baxter?

In Minnesota, 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.

How does ContractorsRanked rank HVAC contractors?

Each HVAC contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Baxter

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 22 hvac contractors serving Baxter.

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