435 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Branford: Air, Inc., CR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 692 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): HL Bowman Inc Plumbing Heating & AC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 435.
Most-reviewed: Sippin Energy Products, 2,594 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 435 ranked; ranked #32.
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435 Branford HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 110 are open 24/7, 205 open Saturdays and 149 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 435 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air, Inc. | 65 | 4.8★ (692) | Branford | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | HL Bowman Inc Plumbing Heating & AC | 62 | 4.7★ (1,151) | Milford, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Aiello Home Services- Plumbing, Heating, AC, Electrical & Drain Cleaning | 62 | 4.8★ (601) | Wallingford, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Aire Serv of New Haven | 61 | 4.9★ (112) | Wallingford Center, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | A & S Nathan Heating & Cooling LLC | 61 | 4.8★ (446) | Ansonia, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Absolute Air Services, LLC | 61 | 4.9★ (1,027) | Portland, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | AirTech Heating & Cooling LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (28) | Branford | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Aire Serv of Shelton | 61 | 4.8★ (347) | Ansonia, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Celco Heating & Air Conditioning | 60 | 4.7★ (861) | Bridgeport, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Levco Oil & Propane | 60 | 4.7★ (590) | Trumbull, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 692 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Milford, 14 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Wallingford, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 601 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Wallingford Center, 7 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Ansonia, 15 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 446 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Portland, 23 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,027 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Branford
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Ansonia, 15 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 347 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bridgeport, 19 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 861 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Trumbull, 17 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 590 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Coram, 23 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 439 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Branford
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Waterbury, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 372 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bristol, 25 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 695 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based in Bethel, 22 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 240 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bethel, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 555 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Ansonia, 16 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Milford, 11 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Torrington, 16 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Guilford, 14 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 268 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Milford, 12 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 927 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in New Haven, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Naugatuck, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Milford, 14 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,157 Google reviews.
Based in Milford, 14 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 817 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
#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 435 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Active Air LLC | 5.0★ (44) | 22 mi |
| Advanced Comfort Solutions | 5.0★ (13) | 15 mi |
| AFP Dryer Vent Cleaning Services Branford, CT | 5.0★ (8) | In Branford |
| Air Duct Co LLC | 5.0★ (6) | 6 mi |
| Bang Dryer Vent Cleaning Services Branford, CT | 5.0★ (5) | In Branford |
| Building Concepts | 4.8★ (44) | In Branford |
| CA trudeau plumbing and heating | 5.0★ (1) | In Branford |
| Clark's Heating | 4.8★ (63) | 21 mi |
| East Shore Plumbing & Heating | In Branford | |
| Fcsb Masonry Contractor & Chimney Serv ltd | 4.7★ (12) | In Branford |
| Fitzgerald & Wood Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Branford |
| greentechvac | In Branford | |
| Jim Mason HVAC | 5.0★ (1) | In Branford |
| NorthEast Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (12) | 12 mi |
| POLO Plumbing & Heating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Branford |
| Pro Quality Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC | 5.0★ (24) | 18 mi |
| R&A Painting Services & Dryer Vent Cleaning Services Branford, CT | 4.6★ (10) | In Branford |
| Saucier Mechanical Services | 4.7★ (70) | 20 mi |
| SolvIt Home Services | 4.5★ (42) | 19 mi |
| Valley Mechanical LLC | 5.0★ (24) | 18 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Branford. 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 Connecticut, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection licenses Heating, piping, cooling and sheet metal licenses.
No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.
Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
In Connecticut, 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 435 Branford 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 Branford 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 |