35 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Box Elder: Loyal Plumbing Heating and Cooling, CR Score 90/100; 4.9★ from 1,745 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Precision Mechanical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 35.
Most-reviewed: Midwestern Mechanical, 167 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 35 ranked after Loyal Plumbing Heating and Cooling; ranked #12.
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35 Box Elder HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 35 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loyal Plumbing Heating and Cooling | 90 | 4.9★ (1,745) | Rapid City, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Precision Mechanical | 88 | 4.7★ (109) | Rapid City, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Complete HVAC Service and Installation | 87 | 4.6★ (60) | Rapid City, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | D&R Service | 86 | 4.5★ (107) | Rapid City, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Advanced Heating & Air LLC | 85 | 4.6★ (10) | Box Elder | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | All American Heating and Cooling | 85 | 4.3★ (37) | Rapid City, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Backcountry Mechanical | 83 | 5.0★ (26) | Rapid City, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Extreme Heating & Cooling | 81 | 4.2★ (5) | Rapid City, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Buzz's Heating and Cooling LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (17) | Rapid City, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | HighTech Heating & Cooling LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (36) | Rapid City, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
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: 4.9★ from 1,745 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,745).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 9 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 109 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 6 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 60 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 107 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Box Elder
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 37 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 23 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 9 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 15 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 9 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 10 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 5 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 167 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Box Elder
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 9 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Box Elder
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Box Elder
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 5 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 5 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 2 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 13 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 9 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 7 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Box Elder
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 9 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 28 of 35 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | G & R Controls | 72 | 5.0★ (3) | 5 mi |
| 27 | Al Cornella Refrigeration Service | 72 | 4.4★ (9) | 10 mi |
| 28 | Equipment Service Professionals | 72 | 4.3★ (6) | 9 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Box Elder. 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 South Dakota, 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 35 Box Elder 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 Box Elder 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 |