65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 3,190 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6 Green St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
Best HVAC Contractors in Colonia, NJ (2026)
2,158 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Colonia: Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating, CR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 3,190 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Arctic Air Conditioning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 2,158.
- 47
Most-reviewed: A.J. Perri, 13,782 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 2,158 ranked; ranked #47.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
2,158 Colonia HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 808 are open 24/7, 1,485 open Saturdays and 1,139 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 2,158 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Colonia at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating | 65 | 4.8★ (3,190) | Metuchen, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Arctic Air Conditioning | 64 | 4.9★ (9,474) | Old Bridge, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | First Choice Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical | 64 | 4.9★ (1,475) | Metuchen, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | NJ Pipe Doctor | 64 | 4.8★ (1,378) | Woodbridge, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Service Professionals | 64 | 4.7★ (6,302) | Union, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Edison Heating & Cooling | 64 | 4.8★ (1,766) | Edison, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Meyer & Depew Co., Inc. | 63 | 4.9★ (1,618) | Kenilworth, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Sam's Air Control | 63 | 4.9★ (621) | Edison, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Binsky Home Service | 63 | 4.8★ (3,574) | Somerset, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Temp Control Heating & Air Conditioning | 63 | 5.0★ (259) | Woodbridge, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 2,158 best HVAC contractors in Colonia, 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 Old Bridge, 14 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9,474 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 9,474 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1 Pleasant Valley Rd, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Based in Metuchen, 4 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,475 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,475 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 120 Liberty St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
Based in Woodbridge, 2 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,378 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,378 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 234 Main St, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Based in Union, 9 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6,302 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 6,302 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 923 Rahway Ave, Union, NJ 07083
Based in Edison, 5 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,766 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,766 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 191 Vineyard Rd, Edison, NJ 08817
Based in Kenilworth, 8 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,618 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,618 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 309 Lafayette Ave, Kenilworth, NJ 07033
Based in Edison, 4 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 621 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 621 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1217 US-1, Edison, NJ 08837
Based in Somerset, 12 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,574 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 3,574 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 22 Worlds Fair Dr suite e, Somerset, NJ 08873
Based in Woodbridge, 2 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 259 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 259 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 209 Main St, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Based in Staten Island, 5 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 350 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 350 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 43 Jade Ct, Staten Island, NY 10309
Based in Cranford, 6 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 732 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 732 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 36 N Ave E, Cranford, NJ 07016
Based in Bridgewater, 17 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 3,876 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 3,876 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 178 US-206, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844
Based in Chatham, 11 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,940 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,940 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 33 River Rd Suite A, Chatham, NJ 07928
Based in Scotch Plains, 7 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 474 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 474 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1766 E 2nd St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
#16 Air Group
Based in East Hanover, 18 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,805 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 2,805 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1 Prince Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981
Based in Staten Island, 4 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 748 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 748 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4295 Arthur Kill Rd, Staten Island, NY 10309
Based in Bound Brook, 13 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 965 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 965 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 418 Talmage Ave, Bound Brook, NJ 08805
Based in East Brunswick, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5,625 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.4★ from 5,625 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 11 Cotters Ln, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
#20 Inventi Service
Based in Avenel, 1 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 408 Peach St, Avenel, NJ 07001
Based in Keansburg, 16 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 2,117 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 752 NJ-36, Belford, NJ 07718
Based in East Hanover, 18 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,043 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 3,043 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 27 Eagle Rock Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936
Based in Union, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 300 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 300 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3202 Castle Dr, Union, NJ 07083
Based in Keyport, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 248 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 248 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 57 NJ-35, Keyport, NJ 07735
Based in East Brunswick, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 637 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 637 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 13 Lake Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828
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 2,158 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Colonia
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Star Contractors LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 2 mi |
| A-AAA Better Plumbing & Heating | 3.5★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Ade Systems-NJ Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Area Fuel Oil | 4.8★ (66) | 5 mi |
| Aztlan air duct cleaning inc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Baker Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (37) | 4 mi |
| CET Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Cold King Heating & Cooling | 4.6★ (126) | 7 mi |
| Crab | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Economic pro construction llc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Green Ductors HVAC Installation & Coating | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| J.C. Heating & Air Conditioning | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| K&A Heating and Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Keaton Plumbing Services | 5.0★ (39) | In Colonia |
| New Jersey Mechanical Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| ProAir Solutions | 4.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Sample Service Company | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Sears Heating and Air Conditioning | 3.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Stashluk Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Generators | 4.7★ (290) | 12 mi |
| Van Horn Plumbing Design | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Colonia?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Colonia. 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 New Jersey
In New Jersey, New Jersey State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors licenses Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.
- Search the business name or license number on the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors 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 New Jersey
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 Colonia HVAC contractors
We scored 2,158 Colonia 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 Colonia 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 Colonia: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Colonia?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Colonia, NJ is Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.8★ from 3,190 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Arctic Air Conditioning (#2) and First Choice Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical (#3) follow. We ranked 2,158 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Colonia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 2,158 HVAC contractors serving Colonia, NJ. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in Colonia are open 24/7?
808 ranked HVAC contractors in Colonia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating (#1), Arctic Air Conditioning (#2) and First Choice Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Colonia work on weekends?
1,485 of 2,158 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 1,139 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating (#1), Arctic Air Conditioning (#2) and First Choice Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, New Jersey State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors handles licensing and covers Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work. Search the business or license number at https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/.
How much does ac replacement cost in Colonia?
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 Colonia. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Colonia HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 2,158 rated HVAC contractors in Colonia is 4.8★, with a median of 17 reviews. A.J. Perri has the most, 13,782 reviews, and ranks #47. 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 Colonia?
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 Colonia
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 2,158 hvac contractors serving Colonia.
- October 2026: 9 duplicate listings merged.
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