52 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Brandon: Waterbury Heating & Cooling, Inc., CR Score 94/100; 4.9★ from 2,015 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Howe, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 52.
Most-reviewed: Howe, Inc., 1,778 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 52 ranked after Waterbury Heating & Cooling, Inc.; ranked #2.
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52 Brandon HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 52 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterbury Heating & Cooling, Inc. | 94 | 4.9★ (2,015) | Sioux Falls, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Howe, Inc. | 94 | 4.9★ (1,778) | Sioux Falls, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Aire Serv of Sioux Empire | 92 | 4.8★ (1,382) | Sioux Falls, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | PrairieSons | 90 | 4.6★ (187) | Brandon | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Comfort Heroes Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric | 90 | 4.4★ (1,574) | Sioux Falls, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | ELITE Home Trade Pros | 88 | 4.9★ (65) | Brandon | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Merit Heating & Air Conditioning | 88 | 4.9★ (118) | Harrisburg, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Comfort Heroes Plumbing, Heating, Air, & Electric | 87 | 4.6★ (40) | Brandon | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Air Oasis Heating and Cooling | 87 | 5.0★ (17) | Brandon | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roger's Plumbing & Heating | 86 | 4.7★ (340) | Sioux Falls, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 2,015 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (2,015).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls, 8 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,778 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,382 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandon
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 187 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 1,574 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandon
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrisburg, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 118 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandon
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandon
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 340 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls, 8 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls, 10 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls, 17 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.6★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls, 8 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls, 14 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Harrisburg, 17 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls, 9 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandon
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls, 10 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 299 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls, 15 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls, 8 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 13 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 #27 to #42, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 42 of 52 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | EZ Heating & Cooling, LLC | 77 | 5.0★ (5) | 8 mi |
| 28 | Johnson Controls | 77 | 4.8★ (4) | 12 mi |
| 29 | Hander, Inc. Plumbing & Heating | 76 | 4.6★ (208) | 10 mi |
| 30 | Extreme Heating & Cooling Inc. | 76 | 4.7★ (75) | 7 mi |
| 31 | Thorson Heating & Air Conditioning | 76 | 4.7★ (74) | 8 mi |
| 34 | Central Heating & Air | 75 | 4.6★ (70) | 7 mi |
| 42 | Hillman Plumbing & Heating | 72 | 4.8★ (4) | 7 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Brandon. 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 52 Brandon 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 Brandon 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 |