13 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Brookings: Brookings Plumbing Heating-AC, CR Score 89/100; 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Shepherd’s Sheaves Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 13.
Most-reviewed: Perrys Electric Air Conditioning and Heating, 145 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #2.
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13 Brookings HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 13 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookings Plumbing Heating-AC | 89 | 4.5★ (35) | Brookings | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Perrys Electric Air Conditioning and Heating | 84 | 4.8★ (145) | Brookings | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Shepherd’s Sheaves Services | 80 | 2.0★ (8) | Brookings | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Preferred Mechanical Heating & AC | 79 | 4.7★ (32) | Brookings | — | — |
| 5 | Langland Home Center Inc | 78 | 3.5★ (4) | Brookings | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Kenner Plumbing & Heating Co | 78 | 4.8★ (4) | Brookings | — | — |
| 7 | Cooper's Plumbing & Heating | 77 | 3.8★ (4) | Brookings | — | — |
| 8 | Active Heating, Inc. | 77 | 4.8★ (16) | Brookings | — | — |
| 9 | Ohm's Appliance Center | 76 | 4.6★ (50) | Brookings | Sat | — |
| 10 | Prairie Wind Heating and Air L.L.C. | 76 | 4.9★ (19) | Brookings | — | — |
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 availability: 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookings
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 145 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (145).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookings
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookings
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookings
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ 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 Brookings
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Brookings
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Brookings
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookings
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews, 50 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookings
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookings
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Brookings
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookings
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baete-Forseth Inc | In Brookings | |
| Diamond Heating & Air Conditioning LLC | 15 mi | |
| M & M Plumbing & Heating | 4.0★ (2) | In Brookings |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Brookings. 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 13 Brookings 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 Brookings 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 |