42 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Champaign: Lanz Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc., CR Score 96/100; 4.9★ from 2,758 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Castle Home Comfort Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 42.
Most-reviewed: 217, Inc., 1,662 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 42 ranked after Lanz Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc.; ranked #11.
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42 Champaign HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 42 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lanz Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc. | 96 | 4.9★ (2,758) | Champaign | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Castle Home Comfort Heating, Cooling & Plumbing | 95 | 4.9★ (1,186) | Champaign | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar | 94 | 4.9★ (830) | Champaign | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Dogtown Heating, Air & Plumbing | 92 | 4.9★ (297) | Urbana, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Bash Heating & Air Conditioning Inc | 91 | 4.9★ (149) | Champaign | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Fred's Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning | 90 | 4.9★ (851) | Champaign | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Bratcher Heating & Air Conditioning | 90 | 4.8★ (96) | Champaign | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Omni Home Comfort | 90 | 4.7★ (138) | Champaign | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Mattex Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Drain and Electrical | 89 | 4.9★ (212) | Mahomet, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | ABC Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc | 89 | 4.7★ (85) | Champaign | 24/7 | — |
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 review volume: 4.9★ from 2,758 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (2,758).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,186 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 830 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 3 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 297 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 851 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 138 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mahomet, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 212 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 85 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,662 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,136 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monticello, 18 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 196 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Savoy, 4 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Savoy, 3 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mahomet, 3 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 119 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rantoul, 14 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 44 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 12 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mahomet, 22 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chamblee, 13 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Alpha Controls & Services LLC | 81 | 3.7★ (3) | In Champaign |
| 27 | Ray's Heating & Cooling | 81 | 5.0★ (112) | In Champaign |
| 28 | Henson Robinson Company | 80 | 3.3★ (22) | In Champaign |
| 29 | Kelso Heating and Cooling, Inc. | 80 | 4.9★ (464) | 11 mi |
| 30 | G's General Repairs and Maintenance | 79 | 5.0★ (10) | 4 mi |
| 31 | Classic Plumbing and Air | 79 | 5.0★ (237) | 10 mi |
| 32 | Dubson Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Inc. | 79 | 5.0★ (525) | 19 mi |
| 33 | Morse Mechanical | 78 | 4.3★ (6) | In Champaign |
| 34 | Purcell Appliance Center | 77 | 4.9★ (191) | 14 mi |
| 35 | Ayers Repairs Company | 76 | 4.8★ (97) | 3 mi |
| 36 | A & R Mechanical Contractors | 76 | 4.4★ (27) | 2 mi |
| 37 | Kobel Plumbing & Heating | 76 | 5.0★ (4) | In Champaign |
| 38 | Whalen's Plumbing & Heating | 75 | 4.2★ (5) | In Champaign |
| 39 | Rent Hubby | 74 | 4.8★ (38) | 3 mi |
| 40 | Urbana Plumbing & Heating Inc. | 74 | 5.0★ (35) | 2 mi |
| 41 | Clark Plumbing & Heating | 71 | 3.3★ (10) | 11 mi |
| 42 | Clean Sweep Fireplace & Chimney Service | 65 | 4.4★ (15) | 12 mi |
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Philip Masonry | In Champaign | |
| C-U Trade Services - C-U HVAC, C-U Electrical, C-U Plumbing | In Champaign | |
| Commercial Builders Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Champaign |
| Conserve Heating and cooling | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar | In Champaign | |
| Ezra Heating & Air Conditioning | 3 mi | |
| Feutz Contractors Inc. | In Champaign | |
| Heating and Air Conditioning | In Champaign | |
| Heiser heating and air conditioning | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| J.s.romero Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Jesse Heating & Air Conditioning | In Champaign | |
| KleenRite | 4.6★ (113) | In Champaign |
| Kool-Max Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Mattex Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Drain and Electrical | In Champaign | |
| Mike Williams Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Sewer | In Champaign | |
| Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Champaign | 4.5★ (374) | In Champaign |
| Right Pro Cool & Heat | In Champaign | |
| RND Precision HVAC | In Champaign | |
| Rose Heating & Air Conditioning | 3 mi | |
| Xtreme Mechanical inc | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Champaign. 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 42 Champaign 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 Champaign 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 |