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Best HVAC Contractors in Central, LA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Central: River City's One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 5,963 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): AccuTemp Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 211.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: AccuTemp Services, 6,671 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 211 ranked; ranked #2.

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

211 Central HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 72 are open 24/7, 129 open Saturdays and 106 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 211 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Central at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Central at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1River City's One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating664.9★ (5,963)Baton Rouge, 9 mi away24/7Overall
2AccuTemp Services664.9★ (6,671)Baton Rouge, 11 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3AccuTemp Services644.8★ (1,886)Baton Rouge, 6 mi away24/7—
4Southern Air Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing644.9★ (2,986)Baton Rouge, 12 mi away24/7—
5Capital City Comfort645.0★ (647)Baton Rouge, 6 mi away24/7—
6Dream Team Heating & Air644.8★ (1,577)Denham Springs, 6 mi away24/7—
7Cool Kings Heating and Air635.0★ (293)Baton Rouge, 6 mi away24/7—
8Fire and Ice Heating & Air LLC634.9★ (465)Baton Rouge, 6 mi away24/7—
9WinterSaire Heating & Cooling635.0★ (266)Central24/7—
10Wilkins Services Heating and Air625.0★ (213)Denham Springs, 7 mi away24/7—

The 211 best HVAC contractors in Central, 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.

  2. #2 AccuTemp Services

    Based in Baton Rouge, 11 mi away

    66/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 6,671 Google reviews, the most in Central.

    • 4.9★ from 6,671 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2600 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
    View profile for AccuTemp Services(225) 230-9200

  3. #3 AccuTemp Services

    Based in Baton Rouge, 6 mi away

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,886 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 1,886 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2027 N Harco Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70815
    View profile for AccuTemp Services(225) 269-0088

  5. #5 Capital City Comfort

    Based in Baton Rouge, 6 mi away

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 647 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 647 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10267 Mammoth Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70814
    View profile for Capital City Comfort(225) 452-5836

  14. #14 Pack HVAC Services

    Based in Baton Rouge, 5 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 159 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9150 N Ridgewood Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70814
    View profile for Pack HVAC Services(225) 303-2084

  17. #17 C.P.R. A/C & Heat

    Based in Denham Springs, 5 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    34620 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70706
    View profile for C.P.R. A/C & Heat(225) 665-0306

  19. #19 Magnolia Breeze

    Based in Denham Springs, 7 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    115 N College St, Denham Springs, LA 70726
    View profile for Magnolia Breeze(225) 446-9772

  25. #25 AirWise HVAC Solutions

    Based in Denham Springs, 12 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    12200 Brandon Rd, Denham Springs, LA 70726
    View profile for AirWise HVAC Solutions(225) 503-9321

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 211 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in Central, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Kelly Scott Heating & Cooling604.9★ (101)10 mi
27JACK B QUICK AC & HEATING LLC594.4★ (40)In Central
28Total Maintenance Baton Rouge594.9★ (111)12 mi
29River City Air Conditioning, Inc.594.8★ (203)13 mi
30Comfort Air of Baton Rouge594.9★ (84)12 mi
31Mid-City A/C & Electric L.L.C594.8★ (54)8 mi
32A Affordable Cooling & Heating594.8★ (73)10 mi
33Cold AC595.0★ (17)4 mi
34River City Air Xpress595.0★ (45)10 mi
35Hudson Heating & Air LLC595.0★ (9)1 mi
36Air Medic Air Conditioning & Heating595.0★ (165)6 mi
37LETS GEAUX REFRIGERATION & HVAC595.0★ (50)11 mi
38Doggone Good Heating & Cooling584.9★ (48)12 mi
39Merritt Heating & Air, LLC584.9★ (298)22 mi
40Southern Air Heating, Cooling & Plumbing584.7★ (181)15 mi
41Grand Slam Heating & Air585.0★ (115)12 mi
42UBA Heating & Cooling LLC584.7★ (413)7 mi
43Acadia Service Co.584.9★ (15)6 mi
44Ballard's Heating & Air585.0★ (20)8 mi
45Air Titan AC Repair584.9★ (103)5 mi
46RAM Heating and Air Conditioning LLC584.8★ (48)6 mi
47The Montz Company Heating and Air584.8★ (239)2 mi
48Kelly Scott One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating574.8★ (158)20 mi
49US AIR575.0★ (21)12 mi
50AC Perfect574.9★ (10)7 mi

Also serving Central

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.

Unranked HVAC contractors serving Central
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Abbott Thibodeaux Heating & AC Co5.0★ (2)15 mi
AC MAN LLC5.0★ (2)In Central
Advanced Heating, Air & Refrigeration llc5.0★ (1)In Central
Ballard's Air Conditioning5.0★ (2)8 mi
Ballard's Air Conditioning and Heating LLC - HVAC Service & Replacement, HVAC Contractor, HVAC Installation & Maintenance5.0★ (2)7 mi
Broussard Mechanical Contractors, LLC5.0★ (2)22 mi
BTR Heating and AirIn Central
CMC Corporate Solutions5.0★ (2)12 mi
Confederate Heating and Air DBA PREMIER COMFORT5.0★ (2)1 mi
Evans Heating - Cooling & Electrical LLC5.0★ (4)6 mi
Garland Mechanical Services5.0★ (2)11 mi
J & M Boiler3.0★ (2)11 mi
Lasseigne's Heating & Air Conditioning4.5★ (17)In Central
Mark's Maintenance Service LLC3.0★ (2)12 mi
Marnix Heating and Air3.0★ (2)9 mi
Proctor's Heating & Air Conditioning Service, LLC.4.9★ (14)11 mi
Randle's Heating & Air Conditioning LLC5.0★ (6)8 mi
Serving Army LLCIn Central
Tempco Air/Heat & Refrigeration3.3★ (4)2 mi
Trane Commercial Sales Office4.5★ (2)11 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Central?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Central?
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

How to check an HVAC contractor's license in Louisiana

In Louisiana, Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors licenses Mechanical contractor licenses.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. 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 Louisiana

In Louisiana, 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.

How we ranked Central HVAC contractors

We scored 211 Central 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Central data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

HVAC contractors in Central: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Central?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Central, LA is River City's One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 5,963 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. AccuTemp Services (#2) and AccuTemp Services (#3) follow. We ranked 211 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Central?

ContractorsRanked ranks 211 HVAC contractors serving Central, LA. 5 of them are based in Central; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Central are open 24/7?

72 ranked HVAC contractors in Central post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are River City's One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating (#1), AccuTemp Services (#2) and AccuTemp Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Central work on weekends?

129 of 211 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 106 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are River City's One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating (#1), AccuTemp Services (#2) and AccuTemp Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in Louisiana?

In Louisiana, Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors handles licensing and covers Mechanical contractor licenses.

How much does ac replacement cost in Central?

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

What Google rating do Central HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 211 rated HVAC contractors in Central is 4.9★, with a median of 16 reviews. AccuTemp Services has the most, 6,671 reviews, and ranks #2. 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?

In Louisiana, 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.

Update log for Central

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 211 hvac contractors serving Central.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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