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Best HVAC Contractors in Butte, MT (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Butte: Ridgeline Heating and Cooling, CR Score 88/100; 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 12

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Anaconda Tin Shop & Roofing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #12 of 22.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Butte Tin Shop, 58 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #6.

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

22 Butte HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 22 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Butte at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Butte at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Ridgeline Heating and Cooling884.2★ (24)Butte24/7Overall
2Brown Plumbing & Heating-Butte834.4★ (51)ButteSun · Evenings—
3Sundance Plumbing & Heating834.1★ (24)ButteSat · Sun—
4Rays Heating & Sheetmetal INC824.2★ (19)Butte——
5Nordic Refrigeration804.4★ (20)ButteSat—
6Butte Tin Shop804.4★ (58)Butte—Most reviews
7Lockmer Plumbing, Heating & Utilities, Inc.794.3★ (49)Butte——
8Cool Solutions793.3★ (7)ButteSat · Sun · Evenings—
9Copper City Sheet Metal Heating & Air Conditioning755.0★ (27)Anaconda, 20 mi away——
10S&S Plumbing and Heating744.8★ (25)Butte——

The 22 best HVAC contractors in Butte, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  5. #5 Nordic Refrigeration

    Based in Butte

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3711 Oregon Ave, Butte, MT 59701
    View profile for Nordic Refrigeration(406) 533-0188

  6. #6 Butte Tin Shop

    Based in Butte

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 58 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (58).

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    28 E Galena St, Butte, MT 59701
    View profile for Butte Tin Shop(406) 782-2446

  8. #8 Cool Solutions

    Based in Butte

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    Butte, MT 59702
    View profile for Cool Solutions(406) 491-1721

  10. #10 S&S Plumbing and Heating

    Based in Butte

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, 25 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3055 Grand Ave, Butte, MT 59701
    View profile for S&S Plumbing and Heating(406) 490-9221

  11. #11 The Cool Zone

    Based in Anaconda, 23 mi away

    73/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1404 west E Park St, Anaconda, MT 59711
    View profile for The Cool Zone(406) 491-6928

  12. #12 Anaconda Tin Shop & Roofing

    Based in Anaconda, 22 mi away

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    109 Elm St, Anaconda, MT 59711
    View profile for Anaconda Tin Shop & Roofing(406) 563-3641

  14. #14 Lockmer Sheet Metal, Inc.

    Based in Butte

    71/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    401 S Main St, Butte, MT 59701
    View profile for Lockmer Sheet Metal, Inc.(406) 782-2224

  15. #15 Nicholls Sheet Metal Inc

    Based in Butte

    71/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    616 1/2 Front St unit a, Butte, MT 59701
    View profile for Nicholls Sheet Metal Inc(406) 782-5199

  20. #20 Js Plumbing & Heating

    Based in Butte

    67/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1716 Harrison Ave, Butte, MT 59701
    View profile for Js Plumbing & Heating(406) 490-2070

Also serving Butte

5 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 Butte
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bugni Plumbing & Heating4.5★ (2)In Butte
Fine Fabric Care Cleaning and Restoration4.5★ (41)In Butte
Highland Heating & Air ConditioningIn Butte
Mile High Heating LLC4.5★ (2)In Butte
Ray Peterson Electric Inc21 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Butte?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Butte?
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

When to hire an HVAC contractor in Montana

In Montana, 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.

How we ranked Butte HVAC contractors

We scored 22 Butte 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 Butte 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 Butte: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Butte?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Butte, MT is Ridgeline Heating and Cooling with a CR Score of 88/100. It has 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Brown Plumbing & Heating-Butte (#2) and Sundance Plumbing & Heating (#3) follow. We ranked 22 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Butte?

ContractorsRanked ranks 22 HVAC contractors serving Butte, MT. 15 of them are based in Butte; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 5 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Butte are open 24/7?

2 ranked HVAC contractors in Butte post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ridgeline Heating and Cooling (#1) and Anaconda Tin Shop & Roofing (#12). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Butte work on weekends?

5 of 22 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ridgeline Heating and Cooling (#1), Sundance Plumbing & Heating (#3) and Nordic Refrigeration (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does ac replacement cost in Butte?

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

What Google rating do Butte HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 22 rated HVAC contractors in Butte is 4.2★, with a median of 19 reviews. Butte Tin Shop has the most, 58 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Butte?

In Montana, 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.

How does ContractorsRanked rank HVAC contractors?

Each HVAC contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Butte

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 22 hvac contractors serving Butte.

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