65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 873 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 873 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–4:30 PM
- Address
- 521 Bird St, Benton, AR 72015
Best HVAC Contractors in Benton, AR (2026)
119 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Benton: Northside Heating & Cooling, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 873 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Middleton Heat & Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 119.
- 24
Most-reviewed: Sanders Plumbing HVAC, 2,478 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 119 ranked; ranked #24.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
119 Benton HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 38 are open 24/7, 61 open Saturdays and 50 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 119 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Benton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northside Heating & Cooling | 65 | 4.9★ (873) | Benton | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Middleton Heat & Air | 64 | 4.7★ (1,114) | Bryant, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Moore Affordable Heat & Air | 63 | 4.9★ (99) | Benton | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | DASH Heating & Cooling | 63 | 4.8★ (2,069) | Little Rock, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Central One Service | 62 | 4.7★ (1,800) | Little Rock, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | All Heating and Air | 62 | 4.9★ (62) | Benton | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Middleton Heat & Air | 62 | 4.9★ (899) | Little Rock, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Bert Black - AC Heating Plumbing Electric | 62 | 4.8★ (1,110) | Little Rock, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Airco Service | 61 | 4.8★ (1,553) | North Little Rock, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Airmasters Inc | 61 | 4.9★ (443) | Little Rock, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 119 best HVAC contractors in Benton, 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 Bryant, 5 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 1,114 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 22039 I-30, Bryant, AR 72022
Based in Benton
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Little Rock, 19 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,069 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 2,069 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 12417 Cantrell Rd, Little Rock, AR 72223
Based in Little Rock, 17 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,800 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 1,800 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 10505 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205
Based in Benton
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Little Rock, 18 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 899 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 899 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 16603 Cantrell Rd Ste 3E Ste 3E, Little Rock, AR 72223
Based in Little Rock, 18 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,110 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1400 Westpark Dr, Little Rock, AR 72204
Based in North Little Rock, 22 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,553 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,553 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9300 Maumelle Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72113
#10 Airmasters Inc
Based in Little Rock, 16 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 443 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 443 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8107 I-30 Frontage Rd, Little Rock, AR 72209
Based in Benton
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 333 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 333 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 11300 Otter Creek E Blvd, Mabelvale, AR 72103
Based in Benton
61/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Benton
61/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Little Rock, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 11419 Stagecoach Rd Suite 2300, Little Rock, AR 72210
Based in Hot Springs Village, 18 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Benton
60/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Benton
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Little Rock, 18 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 201 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1601 Westpark Dr Suite 7, Little Rock, AR 72204
Based in North Little Rock, 23 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 637 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 637 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1797 N Cypress St, North Little Rock, AR 72114
#20 Airmasters Inc.
Based in Cabot, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Benton
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–10 PM
Based in Benton
59/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 6228 Steel Bridge Rd, Benton, AR 72019
Based in Jacksonville, 19 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 North Little Rock, 23 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,478 Google reviews, the most in Benton.
- 4.9★ from 2,478 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4721 Hillard Rd, North Little Rock, AR 72118
Based in Little Rock, 16 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 15124 Arch Street Pike, Little Rock, AR 72206
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 119 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Benton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A C Hanes Sanitary Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Benton |
| Advanced Refrigeration Heat | 5.0★ (2) | In Benton |
| AR Air Solutions Plus | 3.0★ (2) | In Benton |
| Arkansas Service One HVAC, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Cecil Price Heating, Air & Indoor Comfort | 5.0★ (1) | In Benton |
| Commercial Air Inc | 3.8★ (5) | 14 mi |
| Daley's Service Co | 5.0★ (7) | 9 mi |
| Davis Comfort LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| EJG Southern HVAC/R | 4.3★ (16) | 19 mi |
| Frog's Heat and Air, LLC | 3.7★ (3) | 12 mi |
| Heating and Cooling Repair Little Rock | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Jacks Heating Air & Refrigeration | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Kelly Shamlin Heat & Air | 5.0★ (1) | In Benton |
| Manning Construction Heat and Air | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| MAX AIR HEATING AND AIR | 2.7★ (38) | In Benton |
| Mid-Town Mechanical Services | 4.9★ (333) | In Benton |
| R & R Sheet Metal Heating & Air Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Benton |
| SERVPRO of Saline County | 4.9★ (93) | In Benton |
| TAG Heat N Air | 5.0★ (12) | 23 mi |
| Tapia Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Benton |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Benton?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Benton. 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 |
When to hire an HVAC contractor in Arkansas
In Arkansas, 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 Benton HVAC contractors
We scored 119 Benton 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 Benton 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 Benton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Benton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Benton, AR is Northside Heating & Cooling with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 873 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Middleton Heat & Air (#2) and Moore Affordable Heat & Air (#3) follow. We ranked 119 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Benton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 119 HVAC contractors serving Benton, AR. 19 of them are based in Benton; 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 Benton are open 24/7?
38 ranked HVAC contractors in Benton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Middleton Heat & Air (#2), Moore Affordable Heat & Air (#3) and DASH Heating & Cooling (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Benton work on weekends?
61 of 119 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 50 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Northside Heating & Cooling (#1), Middleton Heat & Air (#2) and Moore Affordable Heat & Air (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does ac replacement cost in Benton?
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 Benton. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Benton HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 119 rated HVAC contractors in Benton is 4.8★, with a median of 22 reviews. Sanders Plumbing HVAC has the most, 2,478 reviews, and ranks #24. 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 Benton?
In Arkansas, 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 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 Benton
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 119 hvac contractors serving Benton.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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