8 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Clearfield: J J Powell Inc, CR Score 84/100; 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Vrobel's Heating & Cooling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 8.
Most-reviewed: J & E Plumbing & Heating, Inc, 15 Google reviews at 2.7★, the most of 8 ranked after J J Powell Inc; ranked #2.
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8 Clearfield HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 8 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J J Powell Inc | 84 | 4.4★ (24) | Clearfield | — | Overall |
| 2 | J & E Plumbing & Heating, Inc | 78 | 2.7★ (15) | Clearfield | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | VortexVibe HVAC Systems | 77 | 4.0★ (8) | Clearfield | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Vrobel's Heating & Cooling | 77 | 4.8★ (5) | DuBois, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Charles Heating Center | 74 | 5.0★ (3) | Clearfield | — | — |
| 6 | Thermal Comfort Plus | 74 | 4.7★ (12) | Clearfield | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Jack D Salada Plumbing & Heating | 71 | 2.8★ (8) | DuBois, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Top Trades Contracting | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Saint Marys, 22 mi away | — | — |
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: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (24).
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Clearfield
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clearfield
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in DuBois, 16 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clearfield
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Clearfield
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, 12 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in DuBois, 17 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Saint Marys, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Clearfield. 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 Pennsylvania, 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 8 Clearfield 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 Clearfield 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 |