65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 119 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best HVAC Contractors in Central City, KY (2026)
13 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Central City: Pro Flo Heating and Air LLC, CR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 119 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Fulcrum Mechanical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 13.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Advanced Air, LLC, 219 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Central City HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 13 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Central City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pro Flo Heating and Air LLC | 65 | 5.0★ (119) | Abilene, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Fulcrum Mechanical | 64 | 5.0★ (212) | Madisonville, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | R&W COMFORT SOLUTIONS | 61 | 5.0★ (33) | Brandon, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Advanced Air, LLC | 61 | 4.9★ (219) | Madisonville, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 5 | Barry's HVAC Service | 59 | 4.9★ (75) | Jackson, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Phoenix Heating, Air, Plumbing, and Electric | 56 | 4.3★ (23) | Madisonville, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Pride Johnson Heating & Cooling | 56 | 3.3★ (12) | Central City | Sat | — |
| 8 | Prow Brothers Plumbing Heating & AC | 55 | 4.6★ (133) | Madisonville, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Sullivan's Heating Cooling Plumbing | 52 | 4.1★ (76) | Madisonville, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Hopkins County Heating, Air & Electrical | 52 | 4.3★ (42) | Madisonville, 22 mi away | — | — |
The 13 best HVAC contractors in Central 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 Madisonville, 18 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 212 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 212 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2908 Anton Rd, Madisonville, KY 42431
Based in Brandon, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Madisonville, 21 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 219 Google reviews, the most in Central City.
- 4.9★ from 219 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 7:30 AM–4 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–12 PM
- Address
- 3505 Hanson Rd, Madisonville, KY 42431
Based in Jackson, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Based in Madisonville, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 165 N Scott St, Madisonville, KY 42431
Based in Central City
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 108 Center St, Central City, KY 42330
Based in Madisonville, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 133 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1125 Island Ford Rd, Madisonville, KY 42431
Based in Madisonville, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.1★ from 76 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 39 S Church St, Madisonville, KY 42431
Based in Madisonville, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.3★ from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 730 W Noel Ave, Madisonville, KY 42431
#11 HVAC VA LLC
Based in Winchester, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Based in Madisonville, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1205 Nebo Rd, Madisonville, KY 42431
Based in Madisonville, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2760 N Main St, Madisonville, KY 42431
Also serving Central City
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 | Distance |
|---|---|
| Daniel's Refrigeration | In Central City |
| E & M Heating | 21 mi |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Central City?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Central 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 |
How to check an HVAC contractor's license in Kentucky
In Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.
- 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 Kentucky
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 Central City HVAC contractors
We scored 13 Central 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 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 Central 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 Central City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Central City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Central City, KY is Pro Flo Heating and Air LLC with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 119 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Fulcrum Mechanical (#2) and R&W COMFORT SOLUTIONS (#3) follow. We ranked 13 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Central City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 HVAC contractors serving Central City, KY. 1 of them is based in Central City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 2 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in Central City are open 24/7?
4 ranked HVAC contractors in Central City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Pro Flo Heating and Air LLC (#1), Fulcrum Mechanical (#2) and R&W COMFORT SOLUTIONS (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Central City work on weekends?
9 of 13 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pro Flo Heating and Air LLC (#1), Fulcrum Mechanical (#2) and R&W COMFORT SOLUTIONS (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction handles licensing and covers Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.
How much does ac replacement cost in Central 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 Central City. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Central City HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated HVAC contractors in Central City is 4.6★, with a median of 42 reviews. Advanced Air, LLC has the most, 219 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Central City?
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 Central City
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 hvac contractors serving Central City.
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