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Best HVAC Contractors in Charlottesville, VA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Charlottesville: Robertson Electric, CR Score 67/100; 4.8★ from 1,118 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Monticello Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 48.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Albemarle Heating & Air, 2,102 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 48 ranked; ranked #4.

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

48 Charlottesville HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 48 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Charlottesville at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Charlottesville at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Robertson Electric674.8★ (1,118)Charlottesville24/7Overall
2Monticello Air665.0★ (446)Charlottesville24/7Emergencies
3Jones Heating & Air664.9★ (462)Charlottesville24/7—
4Albemarle Heating & Air654.9★ (2,102)CharlottesvilleSatMost reviews
5David Ashcom Heating & Cooling, LLC655.0★ (202)Charlottesville24/7—
6Fitch Services654.8★ (350)Charlottesville24/7—
7Beck Cohen634.9★ (1,502)Charlottesville——
8C & G Heating and Air, Inc.624.8★ (68)Charlottesville24/7—
9The Otter Guys Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing624.9★ (945)CharlottesvilleSat · Sun—
10One Source615.0★ (98)Charlottesville——

The 48 best HVAC contractors in Charlottesville, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Charlottesville

    #1 Robertson Electric

    Based in Charlottesville

    67/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 1,118 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2131 Berkmar Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901
    View profile for Robertson Electric(434) 973-4348

  2. #2 Monticello Air

    Based in Charlottesville

    66/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 446 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 446 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    918 Preston Ave Suite B, Charlottesville, VA 22903
    View profile for Monticello Air(434) 246-7111

  3. #3 Jones Heating & Air

    Based in Charlottesville

    66/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 462 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 462 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    633 Rose Hill Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903
    View profile for Jones Heating & Air(434) 975-3603

  4. #4 Albemarle Heating & Air

    Based in Charlottesville

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,102 Google reviews, the most in Charlottesville.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 2,102 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    102 Keystone Pl, Charlottesville, VA 22902
    View profile for Albemarle Heating & Air(434) 205-0661

  6. #6 Fitch Services

    Based in Charlottesville

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 350 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 350 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1325 E High St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
    View profile for Fitch Services(434) 296-9980

  7. #7 Beck Cohen

    Based in Charlottesville

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,502 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 1,502 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    215 Avon St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
    View profile for Beck Cohen(434) 830-5132

  8. #8 C & G Heating and Air, Inc.

    Based in Charlottesville

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    630 Retriever Run, Charlottesville, VA 22903
    View profile for C & G Heating and Air, Inc.(434) 531-0121

  10. #10 One Source

    Based in Charlottesville

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews
    Address
    1728 Seminole Trail Suite #11, Charlottesville, VA 22901
    View profile for One Source(434) 977-1004

  11. #11 Comfort Source LLC

    Based in Charlottesville

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 310 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 310 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    370 Rio Rd W, Charlottesville, VA 22901
    View profile for Comfort Source LLC(434) 975-4328

  12. #12 W.E. Brown, Inc

    Based in Charlottesville

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 539 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 539 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    915 Monticello Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902
    View profile for W.E. Brown, Inc(434) 202-4750

  15. #15 R.E. Boggs Inc.

    Based in Charlottesville

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1131 Rio Rd E, Charlottesville, VA 22901
    View profile for R.E. Boggs Inc.(434) 974-6976

  16. #16 Southern Air

    Based in Charlottesville

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3305 Lobban Pl, Charlottesville, VA 22903
    View profile for Southern Air(434) 975-2015

  17. #17 A&J Inc.

    Based in Charlottesville

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    339 Glade Ln, Charlottesville, VA 22901
    View profile for A&J Inc.(434) 465-5992

  18. #18 Valley Air HVAC

    Based in Charlottesville

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Valley Air HVAC(540) 746-3155

  19. #19 Dmh Services

    Based in Charlottesville

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    Charlottesville, VA 22902
    View profile for Dmh Services(434) 981-8348

  22. #22 Airflow Systems Inc.

    Based in Charlottesville

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1134 Rose Hill Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903
    View profile for Airflow Systems Inc.(434) 979-4328

  23. #23 Home Town Heating & Cooling

    Based in Waynesboro, 22 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8:30 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sun 11:30 AM–6:30 PM
    Address
    200 S Bayard Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980
    View profile for Home Town Heating & Cooling(540) 836-5836

  24. #24 Chilly Willy Mechanical Services

    Based in Lake Monticello, 17 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–10 PM · Sat 7 AM–11 PM · Sun 7 AM–10 PM
    Address
    34A Workman Ct, Palmyra, VA 22963
    View profile for Chilly Willy Mechanical Services(434) 962-7732

  25. #25 Central VA Comfort

    Based in Lake Monticello, 18 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    29 Swangin Ln, Palmyra, VA 22963
    View profile for Central VA Comfort(434) 906-9124

All 48 HVAC contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

HVAC contractors in Charlottesville, ranks 26 to 48
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Kennedy's Heating & Air Conditioning555.0★ (16)19 mi
27Fixed HVAC & Plumbing554.3★ (42)In Charlottesville
28LMK HVAC & Plumbing, LLC555.0★ (5)In Charlottesville
29Zeh Plumbing Heating and Cooling554.3★ (87)23 mi
30Earthworks Development553.7★ (6)In Charlottesville
31Boyers 72 Degrees554.9★ (1,066)25 mi
32Blue Ridge Services554.3★ (23)In Charlottesville
33Clyde E. Smith Inc.554.7★ (14)In Charlottesville
34Moore's Electrical & Mechanical544.6★ (10)In Charlottesville
35The Comfort Squad545.0★ (7)In Charlottesville
36All-Star Heating and Air Conditioning LLC545.0★ (8)9 mi
37V-Bar Heating & Air, LLC535.0★ (86)21 mi
38Clyde E. Smith, Inc.534.6★ (25)8 mi
39Comfort Advantage535.0★ (9)13 mi
40Waynesboro Heating & Cooling525.0★ (11)23 mi
41Fixed HVAC & Plumbing524.7★ (130)22 mi
42Tech-24 (Charlottesville Virginia)522.6★ (5)In Charlottesville
43All-Temp Heating & Cooling, LLC523.8★ (4)23 mi
44Fizers HVAC Services515.0★ (16)15 mi
45Curtis Heating & Cooling, Inc.513.8★ (19)12 mi
46Cool Response Refrigeration501.3★ (3)14 mi
47Community Ripple LLC505.0★ (7)In Charlottesville
48Ronnie Ritchie Service Co Inc.473.2★ (6)23 mi

Also serving Charlottesville

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 Charlottesville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
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David Shiflett Plumbing & Heating5.0★ (2)21 mi
Driver Heating Oil, Inc.5.0★ (1)22 mi
George Hensley Plumbing/HeatingIn Charlottesville
HandyMike LLC4.6★ (55)In Charlottesville
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Martin Roofing4.2★ (5)In Charlottesville
Piedmont RadiantIn Charlottesville
Rainbow Restoration of Charlottesville4.6★ (20)In Charlottesville
Rivanna Heating and Air LLC5.0★ (2)3 mi
Sears Heating and Air ConditioningIn Charlottesville
ServiceMaster4.5★ (25)In Charlottesville
Stanley Martin Charlottesville Regional Office2.4★ (12)In Charlottesville
T D Payne Plumbing & HeatingIn Charlottesville
T.L. Goode Homes LLCIn Charlottesville
Waco, Inc.5.0★ (1)14 mi
Whitley/Service Roofing & Sheet Metal Company3.9★ (9)In Charlottesville

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Charlottesville?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Charlottesville?
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 Virginia

In Virginia, Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) licenses Contractor license with an HVAC specialty; HVAC technicians hold tradesman licenses.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. 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 Virginia

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 Charlottesville HVAC contractors

We scored 48 Charlottesville 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 23, 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 Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Charlottesville?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Charlottesville, VA is Robertson Electric with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,118 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Monticello Air (#2) and Jones Heating & Air (#3) follow. We ranked 48 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 23, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Charlottesville?

ContractorsRanked ranks 48 HVAC contractors serving Charlottesville, VA. 29 of them are based in Charlottesville; 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 Charlottesville are open 24/7?

16 ranked HVAC contractors in Charlottesville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Robertson Electric (#1), Monticello Air (#2) and Jones Heating & Air (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Charlottesville work on weekends?

24 of 48 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Robertson Electric (#1), Monticello Air (#2) and Jones Heating & Air (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In Virginia, Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) handles licensing and covers Contractor license with an HVAC specialty; HVAC technicians hold tradesman licenses. Search the business or license number at https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/LicenseLookup.

How much does ac replacement cost in Charlottesville?

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

What Google rating do Charlottesville HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 48 rated HVAC contractors in Charlottesville is 4.9★, with a median of 34 reviews. Albemarle Heating & Air has the most, 2,102 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 Charlottesville?

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 Charlottesville

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 48 hvac contractors serving Charlottesville.

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