714 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Clearwater: Performance Air Conditioning, Electrical & Plumbing, CR Score 65/100; 4.7★ from 3,491 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Three Guys A/C & Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 714.
Most-reviewed: And Services, 10,363 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 714 ranked; ranked #31.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
714 Clearwater HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 284 are open 24/7, 551 open Saturdays and 434 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 714 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Performance Air Conditioning, Electrical & Plumbing | 65 | 4.7★ (3,491) | Clearwater | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Three Guys A/C & Electrical | 65 | 4.9★ (1,301) | Clearwater | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | FAST of Florida | 65 | 4.8★ (1,851) | Clearwater | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Pleasant AC | 65 | 4.9★ (1,065) | Clearwater | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Velocity Air Conditioning | 65 | 4.6★ (2,762) | Clearwater | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | ACS Home Services- Clearwater | 64 | 4.9★ (458) | Clearwater | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Graham Heating & Air Conditioning - Clearwater | 64 | 4.6★ (1,611) | Clearwater | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | United Air Conditioning | 64 | 4.9★ (1,327) | Largo, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Cool Wizard Air Conditioning Services | 63 | 4.9★ (691) | Dunedin, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Caliber Heating & Cooling LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (211) | Clearwater | 24/7 | — |
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.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3,491 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Clearwater
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,301 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Clearwater
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,851 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Clearwater
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,065 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Clearwater
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 2,762 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Clearwater
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 458 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Clearwater
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 1,611 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Largo, 6 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,327 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Dunedin, 4 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 691 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Clearwater
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Largo, 5 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 608 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Palm Harbor, 7 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 925 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Clearwater
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 768 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Clearwater
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Clearwater
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 361 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Largo, 5 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 744 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Dunedin, 5 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 520 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Largo, 7 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 2,379 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Largo, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 478 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Largo, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 496 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Furnace repair service”.
Based in Largo, 6 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 725 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Tarpon Springs, 13 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,522 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Palm Harbor, 8 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 668 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Clearwater
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Safety Harbor, 7 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,417 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
#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 714 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A C Pro Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Action Air Conditioning, Inc - AC Repair St Petersburg | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Air Care Services | In Clearwater | |
| American Design Air, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Arcel Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Clearwater HVAC Pros | In Clearwater | |
| Comfort Airz Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (1,752) | 22 mi |
| Dunedin Air Comfort | In Clearwater | |
| Healthy Air Services | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| L&R Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Inc | 5.0★ (499) | 15 mi |
| MGM Air Conditioning & Refrigeration | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Mid-Pinellas Air Conditioning & Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| ProRepairs llc | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| R J Lange & Son Inc. | 4.5★ (2) | 7 mi |
| R.E.B. Air Conditioning, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| R.J. Kielty Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electric, Inc. | 4.8★ (3,023) | 22 mi |
| Raymond AC & Electricity Services LLC | In Clearwater | |
| Red Royal Electric | 4.8★ (1,769) | In Clearwater |
| Reliable Air Conditioning & Heating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| St. Petersburg Garage Door Repair & Installation | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Clearwater. 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 Florida, Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) licenses Certified or registered air conditioning (CAC, RA) and mechanical (CMC, RM) contractors.
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
In Florida, 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 714 Clearwater 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 Clearwater 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 |