22 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Centralia: McGuire's Heating and Cooling LLC, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): TRI-COUNTY HVAC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 22.
Most-reviewed: Ohana Heating and Air, 309 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #2.
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22 Centralia HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 22 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McGuire's Heating and Cooling LLC | 89 | 5.0★ (26) | Centralia | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ohana Heating and Air | 88 | 4.9★ (309) | Mount Vernon, 20 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | TRI-COUNTY HVAC | 87 | 4.7★ (12) | Centralia | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Affordable Heating Cooling & Sheet Metal | 84 | 4.5★ (109) | Mount Vernon, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Hive HVAC LLC. | 83 | 5.0★ (10) | Centralia | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | CANNON'S HEATING AND COOLING | 83 | 3.9★ (37) | Centralia | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Southern IL HVAC | 83 | 4.0★ (4) | Centralia | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Jasper Heating & Air Conditioning | 82 | 4.4★ (18) | Centralia | — | — |
| 9 | Booher's Tin Shop | 81 | 4.6★ (30) | Salem, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Randy J & Brenda K Davis was | 79 | 3.7★ (9) | Centralia | — | — |
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 availability: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 20 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 309 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (309).
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Centralia
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 19 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 109 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centralia
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 Centralia
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centralia
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centralia
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 12 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Centralia
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Centralia
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Centralia
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Centralia
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Highland, 19 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centralia
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 18 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 20 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 19 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 20 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Highland, 22 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 21 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centralia
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Appleton's HVAC LLC | 13 mi | |
| Bucks Heating and Cooling | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| CAS HVAC/R | 1.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Double Comfort Heating & Air | 1.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Family Heating, Cooling & Electrical | 1.0★ (1) | In Centralia |
| Jedd's HVAC & Handy Repairs | In Centralia | |
| Mc Donnough Heating & Air | 4.5★ (2) | In Centralia |
| Owens & Sons Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 653 | 5.0★ (2) | In Centralia |
| Wilfam HVAC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Centralia. 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 Illinois, 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.
We scored 22 Centralia 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 Centralia 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 |