65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 830 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 830 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 109 NJ-23, Riverdale, NJ 07457
Best HVAC Contractors in Butler, NJ (2026)
1,395 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Butler: Efficient Air Service, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 830 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Gold Medal Service - Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,395.
- 17
Most-reviewed: Service Professionals, 6,302 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 1,395 ranked; ranked #17.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
1,395 Butler HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 565 are open 24/7, 945 open Saturdays and 709 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 1,395 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Butler at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Efficient Air Service | 65 | 4.9★ (830) | Bloomingdale, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Gold Medal Service - Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical | 64 | 4.8★ (5,572) | West Milford, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mark Lindsay and Son Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning | 64 | 4.8★ (1,675) | Hopatcong, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Arctic Plumbing & HVAC | 64 | 5.0★ (652) | Emerson, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Air Group | 64 | 4.9★ (2,805) | East Hanover, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | KEIL Heating and Air Conditioning | 64 | 4.8★ (495) | Bloomingdale, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Russo Bros. and Co. | 64 | 4.8★ (3,043) | East Hanover, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | SM Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. | 64 | 5.0★ (288) | Pompton Lakes, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Absolute HVAC LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (506) | Cedar Grove, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Premier services | 63 | 5.0★ (523) | Hawthorne, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 1,395 best HVAC contractors in Butler, ranked
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.
Based in West Milford, 13 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5,572 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 5,572 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 120 NY-59, Hillburn, NY 10931
Based in Hopatcong, 6 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,675 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,675 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 21 Union Valley Rd, Newfoundland, NJ 07435
Based in Emerson, 6 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 652 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 652 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#5 Air Group
Based in East Hanover, 13 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,805 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 2,805 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1 Prince Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981
Based in Bloomingdale, 1 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 495 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 495 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 259 Hamburg Turnpike, Riverdale, NJ 07457
Based in East Hanover, 12 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,043 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 3,043 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 27 Eagle Rock Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936
Based in Pompton Lakes, 3 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 288 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 288 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 94 Wanaque Ave #1, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Based in Cedar Grove, 7 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 506 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 506 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#10 Premier services
Based in Hawthorne, 10 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 523 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 523 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Cedar Grove, 6 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 245 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 245 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in West Milford, 4 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 164 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 164 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 28 Misty Ln, West Milford, NJ 07480
Based in Sparta, 18 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,964 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 2,964 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 27 Wilson Dr UNIT F, Sparta, NJ 07871
Based in Cedar Grove, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 485 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 485 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 451 Main St, Little Falls Township, NJ 07424
Based in Hoboken, 6 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 613 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 613 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
Based in Hopatcong, 9 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 221 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 221 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 26 Patterson Dr, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
Based in Union, 21 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 6,302 Google reviews, the most in Butler.
- 4.7★ from 6,302 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 923 Rahway Ave, Union, NJ 07083
Based in Sparta, 16 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 605 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 605 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 55 Sparta Ave N, Sparta, NJ 07871
Based in Cedar Grove, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 425 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 425 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 59 Village Park Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Based in Carlstadt, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 378 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 378 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Hopatcong, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 361 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 361 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5558 Berkshire Valley Rd, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
Based in Kinnelon, 13 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 281 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 281 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Chatham, 19 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,940 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,940 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 33 River Rd Suite A, Chatham, NJ 07928
Based in Fairfield, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 164 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 164 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 37 Van Ness Ave, Fairfield, NJ 07004
Based in Saddle Brook, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 477 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 477 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 200 Floral Ln, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
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 1,395 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Butler
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Andy's Refrigeration | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| bas mechanical services llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Butler |
| Celestial Air HVAC | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Conklin Plumbing & Heating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Cooling Masters LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| DAGS CENTRAL AIR LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Garden State Sewer & Drain | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Intact Plumbing & Heating | 4.9★ (382) | 13 mi |
| Jordan Plumbing Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Metric Plumbing & Heating Inc | 4.8★ (154) | 12 mi |
| Michael Golowko Plumbing and Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Pioneer Mechanical Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Quality Pro Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Rays Hvac | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Rescue Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration | 5.0★ (67) | 6 mi |
| Rescue Plumbing & HVAC | 4.4★ (345) | 10 mi |
| Si HVAC Repair Services | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Sycamore Plumbing & Heating Co | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Total Climate Control Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Wood-N Pipes Plumbing Heating/Cprntry | 3.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Butler?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Butler. 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 |
How to check an HVAC contractor's license in New Jersey
In New Jersey, New Jersey State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors licenses Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.
- Search the business name or license number on the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 New Jersey
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 Butler HVAC contractors
We scored 1,395 Butler 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 Butler 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 |
HVAC contractors in Butler: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Butler?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Butler, NJ is Efficient Air Service with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 830 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Gold Medal Service - Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical (#2) and Mark Lindsay and Son Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (#3) follow. We ranked 1,395 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Butler?
ContractorsRanked ranks 1,395 HVAC contractors serving Butler, NJ. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in Butler are open 24/7?
565 ranked HVAC contractors in Butler post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Efficient Air Service (#1), Gold Medal Service - Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical (#2) and Mark Lindsay and Son Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Butler work on weekends?
945 of 1,395 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 709 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Efficient Air Service (#1), Gold Medal Service - Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical (#2) and Mark Lindsay and Son Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, New Jersey State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors handles licensing and covers Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work. Search the business or license number at https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/.
How much does ac replacement cost in Butler?
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 Butler. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Butler HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 1,395 rated HVAC contractors in Butler is 4.8★, with a median of 18 reviews. Service Professionals has the most, 6,302 reviews, and ranks #17. 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 Butler?
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 Butler
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,395 hvac contractors serving Butler.
- October 2026: 10 duplicate listings merged.
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