82 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Bedford: Witt Mechanical Inc, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 378 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Johnston Cooling and Heating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 82.
Most-reviewed: Wooldridge Heating Air Electrical Plumbing Inc., 4,092 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 82 ranked; ranked #10.
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82 Bedford HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 29 are open 24/7, 38 open Saturdays and 35 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 82 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Witt Mechanical Inc | 65 | 4.9★ (378) | Bedford | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Johnston Cooling and Heating | 63 | 4.7★ (302) | Bedford | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Cardinal Well and Pump Service | 63 | 4.9★ (128) | Bedford | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Energy Air and Electrical Inc. | 62 | 5.0★ (407) | Forest, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Floyds 4 Seasons Heating and Air Inc | 62 | 4.9★ (81) | Bedford | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Ostrom Electrical Plumbing Heating & Air | 61 | 4.9★ (3,342) | Roanoke, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Maddox Air Electrical & Plumbing | 60 | 4.8★ (413) | Lynchburg, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 60 | 4.9★ (691) | Roanoke, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Davis Heating and Cooling | 59 | 4.8★ (389) | Lynchburg, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Wooldridge Heating Air Electrical Plumbing Inc. | 59 | 5.0★ (4,092) | Lynchburg, 19 mi away | — | Most reviews |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 378 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 302 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest, 12 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 407 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 23 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 3,342 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 17 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 413 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 23 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 691 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 20 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 389 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 19 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 4,092 Google reviews, the most in Bedford.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest, 17 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 356 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 253 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 16 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest, 17 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 21 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 18 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 888 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest, 10 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 146 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest, 19 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 617 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 22 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,879 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollins, 17 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 272 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bedford
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison Heights, 23 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 82 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Peas Services Llc | In Bedford | |
| Air Filter Systems, LLC | 4.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Atlantic Constructors, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Cardinal Mechanical Services LLC | 5.0★ (17) | In Bedford |
| Casper Heating Air & Electric | 5.0★ (19) | 18 mi |
| Christian Refrigeration | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Comfort Services, Inc | 4.9★ (99) | 23 mi |
| Doctor Air | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Johnston Cooling and Heating | 4.0★ (1) | In Bedford |
| Lewis W Ayers Plumbing & Heating | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| LW Pro Solutions | 4.3★ (4) | 16 mi |
| MVE Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Platinum Heating and Air | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Rivertree Mechanical | 5 mi | |
| RMJ Mechanical LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Roanoke Mechanical Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (78) | 24 mi |
| South River Contracting of Roanoke, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Sterling Oil Co Inc | 4.8★ (79) | 21 mi |
| System One Companies, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Vortex Air, LLC | 14 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Bedford. 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 Virginia, Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) licenses Contractor license with an HVAC specialty; HVAC technicians hold tradesman licenses.
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
HVAC demand peaks in summer for cooling and in winter for heating. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance or a replacement.
We scored 82 Bedford 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 Bedford 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 |