92/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,501 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,501 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 413 W Mondamin St, Minooka, IL 60447
Best HVAC Contractors in Braidwood, IL (2026)
168 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Braidwood: Comfort First Heating and Cooling, CR Score 92/100; 4.9★ from 1,501 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): TR Miller Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 168.
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Most-reviewed: TR Miller Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical, 2,423 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 168 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
168 Braidwood HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 74 are open 24/7, 121 open Saturdays and 99 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 168 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Braidwood at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comfort First Heating and Cooling | 92 | 4.9★ (1,501) | Minooka, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | TR Miller Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical | 91 | 4.9★ (2,423) | Tinley Park, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | EZ-Air Heating & Cooling | 90 | 5.0★ (230) | Morris, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Rousculp's Heating and Cooling | 89 | 5.0★ (353) | Crest Hill, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Update Heating and Cooling Services | 88 | 4.9★ (435) | New Lenox, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Magtek Mechanical Heating & Cooling | 88 | 4.9★ (539) | New Lenox, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Pitch Perfect Plumbing Heating & Cooling LLC | 88 | 5.0★ (123) | Minooka, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Madden Heating & Air Conditioning | 88 | 5.0★ (220) | Bourbonnais, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | King Heating, Cooling & Plumbing | 88 | 4.8★ (1,060) | Frankfort, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | AirMaxx Heating and Air Conditioning Services, Inc. | 88 | 4.9★ (111) | Channahon, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 168 best HVAC contractors in Braidwood, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Tinley Park, 22 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,423 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (2,423).
- 4.9★ from 2,423 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8442 183rd St Unit A A, Tinley Park, IL 60487
Based in Morris, 12 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 230 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 230 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1225 Cemetery Rd, Morris, IL 60450
Based in Crest Hill, 20 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 353 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 353 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2551 Theodore St Suite B, Crest Hill, IL 60403
Based in New Lenox, 20 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 435 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 435 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 897 Country Creek Dr, New Lenox, IL 60451
Based in New Lenox, 22 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 539 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 539 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 21607 S Schoolhouse Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451
Based in Minooka, 14 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Bourbonnais, 19 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 220 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 220 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 932 Curwick Dr, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Based in Frankfort, 24 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,060 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,060 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 101 Ontario St, Frankfort, IL 60423
Based in Channahon, 13 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 23952 S Northern Illinois Dr, Channahon, IL 60410
Based in Bradley, 20 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 304 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 304 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 640 E Broadway St Suite 5, Bradley, IL 60915
Based in Manteno, 16 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1386 10000 N, Manteno, IL 60950
Based in Joliet, 18 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 274 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 274 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2300 McDonough St, Joliet, IL 60436
Based in Wilmington, 5 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 190 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.4★ from 190 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 104 S Water St, Wilmington, IL 60481
Based in Frankfort, 24 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 430 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 430 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9527 Corsair Rd Unit 1e, Frankfort, IL 60423
Based in Joliet, 20 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 290 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 290 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1504 Essington Rd UNIT 3, Joliet, IL 60435
Based in Joliet, 20 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 301 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 301 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 925 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435
Based in Coal City, 12 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Kankakee, 20 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 306 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 306 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 255 E Brookmont Blvd, Kankakee, IL 60901
Based in New Lenox, 21 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 22014 Howell Dr Unit 1, New Lenox, IL 60451
Based in Bourbonnais, 19 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 254 Belle Aire Ave, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Based in Manteno, 20 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 430 N Locust St, Manteno, IL 60950
Based in Minooka, 17 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 104 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 104 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Bourbonnais, 19 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 81 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 81 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#25 M-Four Service
Based in Bourbonnais, 19 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
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 168 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Braidwood
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| All Tech Mechanical Services, Inc. | In Braidwood | |
| Bennett Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.5★ (67) | 23 mi |
| Blue & Green #1 Services - Landscaping and HVAC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Caltemp Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Constant Comfort | 5.0★ (19) | 15 mi |
| Dutchman Construction Corporation | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| GNS Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Have Hammer Will Travel Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Hinrich Heating & Cooling | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Jackson Air | 3.9★ (7) | In Braidwood |
| Joliet Boiler & Welding Co Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Kingdom Hvac Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Knights HVAC | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Medina's Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.8★ (46) | 20 mi |
| Pozitive Heating & Cooling | 4.7★ (130) | 18 mi |
| Quick Comfort Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Southwest Mechanical, Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| TODD's HVAC Services | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Wind Crest Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Braidwood?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Braidwood. 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 Illinois
In Illinois, 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 Braidwood HVAC contractors
We scored 168 Braidwood 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 Braidwood 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 |
HVAC contractors in Braidwood: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Braidwood?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Braidwood, IL is Comfort First Heating and Cooling with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,501 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. TR Miller Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical (#2) and EZ-Air Heating & Cooling (#3) follow. We ranked 168 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Braidwood?
ContractorsRanked ranks 168 HVAC contractors serving Braidwood, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in Braidwood are open 24/7?
74 ranked HVAC contractors in Braidwood post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Comfort First Heating and Cooling (#1), TR Miller Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical (#2) and EZ-Air Heating & Cooling (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Braidwood work on weekends?
121 of 168 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 99 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Comfort First Heating and Cooling (#1), TR Miller Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical (#2) and EZ-Air Heating & Cooling (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does ac replacement cost in Braidwood?
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 Braidwood. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Braidwood HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 168 rated HVAC contractors in Braidwood is 4.9★, with a median of 21 reviews. TR Miller Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical has the most, 2,423 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Braidwood?
In Illinois, 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Braidwood
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 168 hvac contractors serving Braidwood.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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