10 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Carthage: Carthage Air & Insulation, CR Score 91/100; 5.0★ from 173 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hal's Air Conditioning & Electrical, Inc. and 323 Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 10.
Most-reviewed: Hal's Air Conditioning & Electrical, Inc. and 323 Plumbing, 810 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Carthage HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 10 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carthage Air & Insulation | 91 | 5.0★ (173) | Carthage | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Hal's Air Conditioning & Electrical, Inc. and 323 Plumbing | 89 | 4.9★ (810) | Carthage | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Berry Heating and Cooling | 89 | 5.0★ (17) | Carthage | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | East Texas Comfort Solutions | 81 | 4.5★ (8) | Kilgore, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | East Texas Mechanical & Home LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (10) | Gladewater, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Aaron’s Allstar Air | 77 | 4.8★ (4) | Gladewater, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Crossfire LLC | 76 | 4.3★ (11) | Carthage | — | — |
| 8 | A/C Mechanical LLC | 76 | 4.9★ (8) | Carthage | — | — |
| 9 | Marshall Air & Heat | 73 | 5.0★ (3) | Marshall, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | C.M. Handyman Services LLC | 67 | 4.6★ (39) | Bossier City, 19 mi away | Evenings | — |
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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carthage
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 810 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (810).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carthage
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kilgore, 15 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gladewater, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gladewater, 21 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carthage
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carthage
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marshall, 19 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bossier City, 19 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews, 39 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mccauley AC & Electrical Services | 25 mi | |
| Whitaker Plumbing | 4.5★ (22) | In Carthage |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Carthage. 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 Texas, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licenses Air conditioning and refrigeration contractor licenses (Class A and B).
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
In Texas, air conditioning calls peak in the hottest summer months. Spring is the easiest time to book a tune-up or replacement, before the first heat wave.
We scored 10 Carthage 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 Carthage 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 |