18 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Bennington: Quest Plumbing & Heating, CR Score 85/100; 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): JDJ Comfort Systems, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 18.
Most-reviewed: JDJ Comfort Systems, 33 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 18 ranked after Quest Plumbing & Heating; ranked #3.
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18 Bennington HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 18 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quest Plumbing & Heating | 85 | 5.0★ (58) | Troy, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Apex plumbing & heating | 83 | 4.8★ (14) | Bennington | — | — |
| 3 | JDJ Comfort Systems | 81 | 4.2★ (33) | Mechanicville, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Roy Plumbing & Heating | 80 | 4.4★ (7) | Bennington | — | — |
| 5 | Girard Plumbing & Heating | 78 | 5.0★ (8) | North Adams, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Quality Plumbing & Heating | 78 | 3.2★ (5) | Bennington | — | — |
| 7 | Bennington Cooling & Heating | 76 | 4.0★ (16) | Bennington | — | — |
| 8 | Mirabito Energy Products | 76 | 2.3★ (13) | Bennington | Sat | — |
| 9 | M & D Heating and Cooling Inc. | 74 | 5.0★ (8) | Bennington | — | — |
| 10 | Cutler Electric | 73 | 4.7★ (6) | Bennington | — | — |
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 review volume: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (58).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bennington
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mechanicville, 25 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 33 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bennington
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in North Adams, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bennington
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bennington
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bennington
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bennington
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bennington
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bennington
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mechanicville, 25 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsfield, 18 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mechanicville, 25 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Cohoes, 25 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Adams, 17 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in North Adams, 13 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dalton, 22 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Duct Cleaning Service & Dryer Vent Cleaning Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Bennington |
| Four Season HVAC | 1.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Home Dryer Vent Cleaning Services | 5.0★ (9) | In Bennington |
| ICC Dryer Vent Cleaning Services Bennington, VT | 5.0★ (4) | In Bennington |
| Kern's Plumbing & Heating Inc | 18 mi | |
| Lavariere Plumbing & Heating | 13 mi | |
| Marc De Santy Plumbing & Heating | 12 mi | |
| O'Connell's Convenience Plus | 14 mi | |
| Papa Bear Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (1) | In Bennington |
| Preite Oil Company | 13 mi | |
| Reynolds Plumbing & Heating | 14 mi | |
| Rondeau Heating | 4.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Ross w Morris Plumbing & Heating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Stoney Brook R&D LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| T J Nichols & Son Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Bennington |
| The Dobbert Companies | 14 mi | |
| Vareschi Plumbing Heating | 12 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Bennington. 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 Vermont, 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 18 Bennington 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 Bennington 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 |