56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 368 Google reviews, the most in Cañon City.
Best HVAC Contractors in Cañon City, CO (2026)
6 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Cañon City: Johnny's Plumbing & Hydronics Co, CR Score 56/100; 4.8★ from 368 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Lee's Heating and Cooling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 6.
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Most-reviewed: Townsend Plumbing & Heating LLC, 20 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 6 ranked after Johnny's Plumbing & Hydronics Co; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Cañon City HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 6 rated businesses.
Top 6 HVAC contractors in Cañon City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny's Plumbing & Hydronics Co | 56 | 4.8★ (368) | Cañon City | — | Overall |
| 2 | Lee's Heating and Cooling | 55 | 5.0★ (10) | Pueblo, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roberts Heating and Cooling | 52 | 4.2★ (9) | Colorado Springs, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Townsend Plumbing & Heating LLC | 52 | 4.4★ (20) | Cañon City | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | League Services | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | Cimarron Hills, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Waymaker HVAC LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | Fort Carson, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 6 best HVAC contractors in Cañon City, 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 Pueblo, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Colorado Springs, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based in Cañon City
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Cimarron Hills, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Fort Carson, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Cañon City?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Cañon City. 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 |
When to hire an HVAC contractor in Colorado
In Colorado, 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 Cañon City HVAC contractors
We scored 6 Cañon City 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 November 2, 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 Cañon City 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 Cañon City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Cañon City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Cañon City, CO is Johnny's Plumbing & Hydronics Co with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.8★ from 368 Google reviews. Lee's Heating and Cooling (#2) and Roberts Heating and Cooling (#3) follow. We ranked 6 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Cañon City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 6 HVAC contractors serving Cañon City, CO. 2 of them are based in Cañon City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in Cañon City are open 24/7?
2 ranked HVAC contractors in Cañon City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Lee's Heating and Cooling (#2) and Waymaker HVAC LLC (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Cañon City work on weekends?
3 of 6 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lee's Heating and Cooling (#2), Roberts Heating and Cooling (#3) and Waymaker HVAC LLC (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does ac replacement cost in Cañon City?
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 Cañon City. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Cañon City HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated HVAC contractors in Cañon City is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Johnny's Plumbing & Hydronics Co has the most, 368 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Cañon City?
In Colorado, 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Cañon City
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 hvac contractors serving Cañon City.
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