68/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 15,569 Google reviews, the most in Cincinnati.
- 4.9★ from 15,569 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4538 Camberwell Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
Best HVAC Contractors in Cincinnati, OH (2026)
376 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Cincinnati: Apollo Home, CR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 15,569 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 376.
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Most-reviewed: HELP Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Drains, 8,804 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 376 ranked after Apollo Home; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
376 Cincinnati HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 144 are open 24/7, 230 open Saturdays and 180 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 376 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Cincinnati at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apollo Home | 68 | 4.9★ (15,569) | Cincinnati | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning | 67 | 4.9★ (5,920) | Cincinnati | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | HELP Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Drains | 67 | 4.8★ (8,804) | Cincinnati | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Schneller Knochelmann Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning | 67 | 4.9★ (4,953) | Cincinnati | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Logan Services A/C, Heat & Plumbing | 65 | 4.8★ (2,753) | Cincinnati | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Schneller Knochelmann Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning | 65 | 4.9★ (3,415) | Covington, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Arlinghaus Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning | 65 | 4.9★ (1,601) | Cincinnati | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Arlinghaus Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning | 64 | 4.8★ (6,650) | Erlanger, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Jansen Heating & Cooling | 64 | 4.9★ (653) | Cincinnati | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Air Plus Heating & Cooling | 64 | 4.9★ (567) | Cincinnati | 24/7 | — |
The 376 best HVAC contractors in Cincinnati, 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.
Based in Cincinnati
67/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 5,920 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 5,920 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 756 Old State Rte 74, Cincinnati, OH 45245
Based in Cincinnati
67/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8,804 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 8,804 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6 N Commerce Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45215
Based in Cincinnati
67/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 4,953 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 4,953 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1079 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45245
Based in Cincinnati
65/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,753 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 2,753 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5179 Fishwick Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45216
Based in Covington, 3 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 3,415 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 3,415 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 615 W 9th St, Covington, KY 41011
Based in Cincinnati
65/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,601 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,601 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 11575 Goldcoast Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Based in Erlanger, 10 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6,650 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 6,650 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 40 Cave Run Dr, Erlanger, KY 41018
Based in Cincinnati
64/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 653 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 653 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7661 Fields Ertel Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241
Based in Cincinnati
64/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 567 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 567 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9675 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45215
Based in Cincinnati
64/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,619 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,619 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 7924 Blue Ash Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236
Based in Cincinnati
63/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 512 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 512 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7374 Reading Rd Suite 118, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Based in Sharonville, 13 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 3,584 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 3,584 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 11935 Tramway Dr STE C, Sharonville, OH 45241
Based in Fairfield, 13 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6,967 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 6,967 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9520 Le St Dr, Fairfield, OH 45014
Based in Cincinnati
62/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 472 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 472 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5909 Stewart Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Based in Beckett Ridge, 16 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 3,250 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 3,250 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9114 Cincinnati Columbus Rd, West Chester Township, OH 45069
Based in Cincinnati
62/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 237 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 237 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 10937 Reed Hartman Hwy A, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Based in Cincinnati
62/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 1,100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.4★ from 1,100 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3160 E Kemper Rd unit b, Cincinnati, OH 45241
Based in Cincinnati
62/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,114 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 11860 Kemper Springs Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45240
Based in Loveland, 13 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,740 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,740 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8950 Glendale Milford Rd, Loveland, OH 45140
Based in Florence, 11 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,247 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,247 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6820 Powerline Dr, Florence, KY 41042
Based in Burlington, 12 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 970 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 970 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5555 N Bend Rd Suite C, Burlington, KY 41005
Based in Cincinnati
61/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 181 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7523 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Based in Cold Spring, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 449 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 449 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1010 Windsor Dr Ste 203, Cold Spring, KY 41076
Based in Milford, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 716 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 716 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 28 Glendale Milford Rd, Milford, OH 45150
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 376 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Hauser Heating & Air | 61 | 4.7★ (2,055) | 13 mi |
| 27 | Rob's Hvac LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (60) | In Cincinnati |
| 28 | JonLe Heating & Cooling | 61 | 4.9★ (759) | In Cincinnati |
| 29 | Action Heating & Air Inc | 61 | 4.9★ (247) | 7 mi |
| 30 | Fayette Heating & Air | 61 | 4.9★ (399) | 10 mi |
| 31 | Rusk Heating and Cooling | 61 | 4.8★ (388) | 8 mi |
| 32 | Westside Heating & Air Conditioning | 61 | 4.8★ (84) | In Cincinnati |
| 33 | Herrmann Services | 61 | 4.5★ (267) | In Cincinnati |
| 34 | Cincinnati Heating & Cooling Experts | 61 | 4.8★ (256) | In Cincinnati |
| 35 | Adams Heating & Cooling | 61 | 4.9★ (736) | In Cincinnati |
| 36 | Cincy | 61 | 4.9★ (53) | In Cincinnati |
| 37 | Geiger Air Heating & Cooling | 61 | 4.8★ (74) | In Cincinnati |
| 38 | Reupert Heating & Air Conditioning | 61 | 4.9★ (627) | In Cincinnati |
| 39 | JM Mechanical Heating & Cooling | 60 | 4.9★ (517) | 13 mi |
| 40 | Knock Knock HVAC, AC Repair & Furnace Repair | 60 | 5.0★ (104) | In Cincinnati |
| 41 | The Geiler Company | 60 | 4.5★ (175) | In Cincinnati |
| 42 | Recker and Boerger | 60 | 4.8★ (1,999) | 13 mi |
| 43 | Greater Comfort | 60 | 4.6★ (215) | 4 mi |
| 44 | Time Savers Heating & Cooling LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (308) | 14 mi |
| 45 | Gerard Heating and Air | 60 | 5.0★ (625) | 12 mi |
| 46 | A & B Heating & Air Conditioning | 60 | 4.9★ (275) | 12 mi |
| 47 | Howe Heating & Cooling | 60 | 5.0★ (207) | 13 mi |
| 48 | Jolly Plumbing | Drains | Heating | Air | 60 | 4.8★ (3,482) | 8 mi |
| 49 | Hill-Air | 60 | 4.8★ (546) | 14 mi |
| 50 | Precision Cincinnati AC Repair | 60 | 4.9★ (28) | In Cincinnati |
Also serving Cincinnati
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.
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Cincinnati?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Cincinnati. 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 |
How to check an HVAC contractor's license in Ohio
In Ohio, Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses Commercial HVAC and refrigeration contractor licenses.
- Search the business name or license number on the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Ohio
In Ohio, 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.
How we ranked Cincinnati HVAC contractors
We scored 376 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati 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 |
HVAC contractors in Cincinnati: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Cincinnati?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Cincinnati, OH is Apollo Home with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 15,569 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and HELP Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Drains (#3) follow. We ranked 376 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Cincinnati?
ContractorsRanked ranks 376 HVAC contractors serving Cincinnati, OH. 27 of them are based in Cincinnati; 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 Cincinnati are open 24/7?
144 ranked HVAC contractors in Cincinnati post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Apollo Home (#1), One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and HELP Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Drains (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Cincinnati work on weekends?
230 of 376 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 180 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Apollo Home (#1), One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and HELP Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Drains (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in Ohio?
In Ohio, Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board handles licensing and covers Commercial HVAC and refrigeration contractor licenses. Search the business or license number at https://elicense.ohio.gov/oh_verifylicense.
How much does ac replacement cost in Cincinnati?
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 Cincinnati. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Cincinnati HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 376 rated HVAC contractors in Cincinnati is 4.8★, with a median of 23 reviews. Apollo Home has the most, 15,569 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Cincinnati?
In Ohio, 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.
Update log for Cincinnati
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 376 hvac contractors serving Cincinnati.
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