56 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Columbus: Riley Heating & Air Conditioning, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 1,539 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ideal Choice Heating and Cooling, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 56.
Most-reviewed: Elite Service Co. LLC, 575 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 56 ranked after Riley Heating & Air Conditioning; ranked #5.
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56 Columbus HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 39 open Saturdays and 33 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 56 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riley Heating & Air Conditioning | 66 | 4.9★ (1,539) | Phenix City, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Ideal Choice Heating and Cooling, LLC | 64 | 5.0★ (220) | Phenix City, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Express Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC | 63 | 4.9★ (290) | Phenix City, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Morris Service Co | 62 | 5.0★ (85) | Smiths Station, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Elite Service Co. LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (575) | Phenix City, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | American Heating & Cooling | 60 | 4.8★ (80) | Smiths Station, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | C&G Heating & Air Conditioning | 60 | 4.9★ (153) | Auburn, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | P & W Heating and Cooling | 60 | 5.0★ (10) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Smith Mechanical Heating & Air | 59 | 4.9★ (46) | Phenix City, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Hugh's Heating & Air | 59 | 4.2★ (39) | Phenix City, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,539 Google reviews, the most in Columbus.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 220 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 4 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 290 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smiths Station, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 575 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smiths Station, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 18 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 12 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 3 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 2 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 17 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 8 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 13 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 5 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 18 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 22 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 4 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cusseta, 13 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smiths Station, 6 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Opelika, 21 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Opelika, 22 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 18 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 56 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-TEAM Heating & Air, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| A+ Heat & Air | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| AAC Alabama Air Conditioning | 1.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Advanced Heating & Air | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Airtech Service Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Alagaac | 6 mi | |
| Brewer Service and Contracting, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| DNA Heating & Air | In Columbus | |
| Global Tech Energy Company LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Greg Boddie Heating & Air, LLC | 5.0★ (15) | 20 mi |
| Ideal Comfort Heating & Air LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Infinity Heating And Air Conditioning | 3 mi | |
| MPE Services | 3.8★ (13) | 22 mi |
| NER Heating and Air | 1.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
| Phillips HVAC LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Philpott Heating and Air | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Stokes Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Taff Service Company LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Target Emergency Furnace Repair | 7 mi | |
| Terry Miller Service Company | In Columbus |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Columbus. 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 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
In Georgia, 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 56 Columbus 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 Columbus 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 |