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Best HVAC Contractors in Buena Vista, VA (2026)

36 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Buena Vista: Hostetter Heating & Cooling, CR Score 87/100; 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Fisher Heating & Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 36.

  3. 18

    Most-reviewed: Campbell Heating & Cooling, 888 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #18.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

36 Buena Vista HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 36 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Buena Vista at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Buena Vista at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Hostetter Heating & Cooling874.8★ (45)Lexington, 6 mi away24/7Overall
2Fisher Heating & Air875.0★ (102)Forest, 24 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Atkinson Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc844.9★ (49)Forest, 24 mi away24/7—
4Solutions Heating & Cooling844.9★ (53)Lynchburg, 25 mi away24/7—
5Goin Heating & Air Conditioning Inc834.8★ (33)Madison Heights, 25 mi away24/7—
6Triple A Heating and Cooling825.0★ (6)Buena Vista24/7—
7Tomlin’s Heating & Cooling824.8★ (16)Madison Heights, 24 mi away24/7—
8Campbell's Heating And Air Conditioning814.7★ (28)Madison Heights, 19 mi away24/7—
9Valley Air HVAC815.0★ (4)Charlottesville, 19 mi away24/7—
10Home Comfort HVAC Inc815.0★ (8)Vinton, 19 mi away24/7—

The 36 best HVAC contractors in Buena Vista, 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.

All 36 HVAC contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

HVAC contractors in Buena Vista, ranks 26 to 36
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Terrell E. Moseley, Inc.754.8★ (114)23 mi
27Donald's Electric & Refrigeration Service, Inc.744.1★ (22)5 mi
28Hot & Cool Services735.0★ (10)19 mi
29B & S Mechanical, LLC, Heating and Air Conditioning734.9★ (15)19 mi
30Walsh HVAC LLC725.0★ (10)19 mi
31Henson Air Repair725.0★ (15)21 mi
32WHAFF’S Heating And Cooling725.0★ (3)19 mi
33Premier HVAC Services, LLC714.9★ (15)24 mi
34Kennon Mechanical Services LLC715.0★ (8)19 mi
35Cold & Hot Equipment Services705.0★ (12)19 mi
36ProTech Heating and Cooling705.0★ (7)25 mi

Also serving Buena Vista

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.

Unranked HVAC contractors serving Buena Vista
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A&H hvac service19 mi
AC Quicktech19 mi
Acme Construction Services19 mi
All Seasons Heating & Air6 mi
Ameritec Services19 mi
CST Mechanical INC19 mi
District Plumbing & Heating LLC19 mi
Griffin HVAC Services19 mi
Hampton Roads HVAC19 mi
Heating & Cooling Virginia Inc - Professional AC Installation & Repair Contractor19 mi
Heating and Cooling Cruz Hvac Services19 mi
Hopewell's Heating & Air19 mi
JJ heating cooling llc19 mi
Jose Ovando Company19 mi
LRI Home Services19 mi
Lynchburg maintenance5.0★ (1)25 mi
Moser Heating and Air19 mi
NC McCowin Mechanical Services19 mi
Priority Heating and Air5.0★ (2)24 mi
Tas5.0★ (1)19 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Buena Vista?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Buena Vista. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Buena Vista?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
AC replacement$3,887$5,978$8,073Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026
Furnace replacement$2,823$4,814$6,896Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check an HVAC contractor's license in Virginia

In Virginia, Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) licenses Contractor license with an HVAC specialty; HVAC technicians hold tradesman licenses.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

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

When to hire an HVAC contractor in Virginia

HVAC demand peaks in summer for cooling and in winter for heating. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance or a replacement.

How we ranked Buena Vista HVAC contractors

We scored 36 Buena Vista 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Buena Vista data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

HVAC contractors in Buena Vista: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Buena Vista?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Buena Vista, VA is Hostetter Heating & Cooling with a CR Score of 87/100. It has 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Fisher Heating & Air (#2) and Atkinson Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 36 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Buena Vista?

ContractorsRanked ranks 36 HVAC contractors serving Buena Vista, VA. 2 of them are based in Buena Vista; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Buena Vista are open 24/7?

18 ranked HVAC contractors in Buena Vista post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hostetter Heating & Cooling (#1), Fisher Heating & Air (#2) and Atkinson Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Buena Vista work on weekends?

23 of 36 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 20 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hostetter Heating & Cooling (#1), Fisher Heating & Air (#2) and Atkinson Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in Virginia?

In Virginia, Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) handles licensing and covers Contractor license with an HVAC specialty; HVAC technicians hold tradesman licenses. Search the business or license number at https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/LicenseLookup.

How much does ac replacement cost in Buena Vista?

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 Buena Vista. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Buena Vista HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 36 rated HVAC contractors in Buena Vista is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Campbell Heating & Cooling has the most, 888 reviews, and ranks #18. 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 Buena Vista?

HVAC demand peaks in summer for cooling and in winter for heating. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance or a replacement.

Update log for Buena Vista

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 36 hvac contractors serving Buena Vista.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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