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Best HVAC Contractors in Columbia, SC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Columbia: Call Dad, CR Score 94/100; 4.9★ from 1,693 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Evans Heating & Cooling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 165.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Cassell Brothers Home Services, 6,521 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 165 ranked; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

165 Columbia HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 55 are open 24/7, 104 open Saturdays and 83 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 165 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Columbia at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Columbia at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Call Dad944.9★ (1,693)Columbia24/7Overall
2Evans Heating & Cooling945.0★ (895)Columbia24/7Emergencies
32nd Wind Heating & Air Conditioning934.8★ (1,559)Columbia24/7—
4Cassell Brothers Home Services934.9★ (6,521)Irmo, 12 mi away24/7Most reviews
5Midland Air Service Experts934.9★ (6,227)Lexington, 12 mi away24/7—
6Stoudenmire Heating & Air Conditioning934.9★ (815)Columbia24/7—
7Carolina Conditions Heating Cooling Plumbing Electrical934.9★ (4,075)Lexington, 10 mi away24/7—
8Carolina Comfort, Inc.934.8★ (1,070)Columbia24/7—
9Solutions Heating & Air, LLC934.9★ (523)Columbia24/7—
10AAA Heating & Air, LLC.914.7★ (669)Columbia24/7—

The 165 best HVAC contractors in Columbia, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Columbia

    #1 Call Dad

    Based in Columbia

    94/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,693 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 1,693 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1410 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
    View profile for Call Dad(803) 486-8409

  22. #22 Necessities

    Based in Columbia

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 138 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.7★ from 138 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7718 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
    View profile for Necessities

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 165 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in Columbia, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Southern Solutions Heating and Air884.9★ (74)4 mi
27Krantz Kooling and Heating885.0★ (652)8 mi
28Airport Heating & Cooling, Inc884.9★ (512)4 mi
29Blythewood884.9★ (270)In Columbia
30MacDavy Heating and Air885.0★ (44)3 mi
31SWAT Heating and Air885.0★ (236)16 mi
32Killman Heating & Air885.0★ (927)13 mi
33On Call Plumbing, Heating & Air874.9★ (209)In Columbia
34Sweet Comfort Services, LLC874.9★ (88)10 mi
35Absolute Services LLC875.0★ (127)In Columbia
36Air Waves Heating & Air874.7★ (78)In Columbia
37Cain's Heating and Cooling LLC874.8★ (43)5 mi
38White Knoll Heating & Cooling864.9★ (123)14 mi
39Northpoint Heating & Air Inc864.3★ (156)In Columbia
40Dan's Heating & Air LLC864.7★ (107)9 mi
41Gervais Heating and Air864.4★ (36)In Columbia
42List Heating And Air865.0★ (41)10 mi
43W. B. Guimarin & Co.865.0★ (9)In Columbia
44Four Seasons Heating & AC Services Co864.9★ (66)In Columbia
45Elite Air & Heat of Columbia864.6★ (10)In Columbia
46Polar Express Heating and Air854.9★ (63)13 mi
47Kay Plumbing, Heating & Cooling854.7★ (1,467)11 mi
48HVAC SOLUTIONS HEATING & AIR LLC855.0★ (11)4 mi
491st Choice Quality Heating, Air, Plumbing854.9★ (65)In Columbia
50Cottrell & Co., Inc. Plumbing, Heating and Air854.6★ (13)4 mi

Also serving Columbia

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.

Unranked HVAC contractors serving Columbia
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Capital City Cooling4.0★ (2)In Columbia
Central Air Heating and Air Conditioning4.5★ (2)7 mi
Climatic CorporationIn Columbia
Cola Bear Heating & Air4.5★ (17)5 mi
Comfort Systems USAIn Columbia
Cook Plumbing Company, LLC4.6★ (16)In Columbia
HVAC Pros ColumbiaIn Columbia
Inverter Mechanical Piping Solutions5.0★ (1)In Columbia
Inverter Mechanical Piping Solutions YardIn Columbia
Mid Carolina Service Company3.0★ (2)14 mi
MOLUSOIn Columbia
Moluso Comfort Solutions3.4★ (5)6 mi
Palmetto Pride Heating and Air, LLC1.0★ (2)8 mi
Panther Air, LLC5.0★ (2)14 mi
S & S Services1.0★ (1)In Columbia
S C Association of Heating & Air ConditioningIn Columbia
Shannon Heating and Air1.0★ (2)2 mi
Sig Cox HVAC/Mechanical Contracting5.0★ (1)In Columbia
Troubleshooter4.3★ (15)12 mi
TrueSouth Climate Co.5.0★ (2)16 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Columbia?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Columbia. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Columbia?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
AC replacement$3,887$5,978$8,073Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026
Furnace replacement$2,823$4,814$6,896Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check an HVAC contractor's license in South Carolina

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.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. 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 South Carolina

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.

How we ranked Columbia HVAC contractors

We scored 165 Columbia 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Columbia data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

HVAC contractors in Columbia: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Columbia?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Columbia, SC is Call Dad with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,693 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Evans Heating & Cooling (#2) and 2nd Wind Heating & Air Conditioning (#3) follow. We ranked 165 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Columbia?

ContractorsRanked ranks 165 HVAC contractors serving Columbia, SC. 26 of them are based in Columbia; 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 Columbia are open 24/7?

55 ranked HVAC contractors in Columbia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Call Dad (#1), Evans Heating & Cooling (#2) and 2nd Wind Heating & Air Conditioning (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Columbia work on weekends?

104 of 165 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 83 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Call Dad (#1), Evans Heating & Cooling (#2) and 2nd Wind Heating & Air Conditioning (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, South Carolina Contractor’s Licensing Board (LLR) handles licensing and covers Mechanical contractor licenses for commercial work; residential specialty contractors register with the Residential Builders Commission.

How much does ac replacement cost in Columbia?

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 Columbia. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Columbia HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 165 rated HVAC contractors in Columbia is 4.8★, with a median of 37 reviews. Cassell Brothers Home Services has the most, 6,521 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Columbia?

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.

Update log for Columbia

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 165 hvac contractors serving Columbia.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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