74 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Chester: Brothers Air, Heat & Plumbing, CR Score 62/100; 4.6★ from 8,526 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cudd Heating & Air Conditioning Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 74.
Most-reviewed: Elite Air & Heat LLC - HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical, 1,690 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 74 ranked after Brothers Air, Heat & Plumbing; ranked #6.
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74 Chester HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 32 are open 24/7, 51 open Saturdays and 38 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 74 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brothers Air, Heat & Plumbing | 62 | 4.6★ (8,526) | Rock Hill, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Cudd Heating & Air Conditioning Inc | 60 | 4.9★ (45) | Chester | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Panther Heating and Cooling | 60 | 5.0★ (1,017) | Rock Hill, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Carolina Refrigeration Heating and Cooling | 60 | 4.9★ (247) | Rock Hill, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Comfort Systems of York County | 60 | 4.9★ (812) | Rock Hill, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Elite Air & Heat LLC - HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical | 60 | 4.8★ (1,690) | Rock Hill, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | R&B Climate Control LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (1,411) | Fort Mill, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Alpha Air Heating and Cooling | 59 | 5.0★ (482) | Rock Hill, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | US Air Heating and Cooling | 59 | 4.9★ (719) | Rock Hill, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Reid Heating & Air | 59 | 4.8★ (215) | Rock Hill, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 8,526 Google reviews, the most in Chester.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 22 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,017 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 13 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 247 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 812 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 23 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,690 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Mill, 25 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,411 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 482 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 719 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 215 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 19 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 239 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 21 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 482 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 19 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 555 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 12 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 18 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 18 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 726 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 19 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 199 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Mill, 25 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 19 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Mill, 23 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 74 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Airington | 5.0★ (9) | 18 mi |
| Allegiance Home Services | 5.0★ (9) | 20 mi |
| B&B Family Plumbing, LLC | 4.9★ (65) | 20 mi |
| Blended Mechanical LLC | 20 mi | |
| Carolina Air Control, LLC | 20 mi | |
| D & J Heating Air Conditioning and Electrical | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| EB Electric & Air | 20 mi | |
| Good's Air Conditioning Heating | 5.0★ (5) | 20 mi |
| Hall's Heating & Air | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Hardy Heating and Air LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| HD Mechanical | 14 mi | |
| Michaux's Heating and Cooling LLC | 25 mi | |
| Optimum Air & Water | 19 mi | |
| P & C Mechanical Inc | 4.6★ (15) | 24 mi |
| Quick Service LB | 20 mi | |
| Robertson Heating & A/C Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Robinson Heating and air | 1.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Sam Robinson Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Sanders Mechanical, LLC Heating and Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (11) | 20 mi |
| Seigler Services | 25 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Chester. 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 South Carolina, South Carolina Contractor’s Licensing Board (LLR) licenses Mechanical contractor licenses for commercial work; residential specialty contractors register with the Residential Builders Commission.
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
In South Carolina, 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.
We scored 74 Chester 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 Chester 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 |