52 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Commerce: Patriot Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 1,066 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cool Max. Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 52.
Most-reviewed: Stiles Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing, 885 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 52 ranked after Patriot Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical; ranked #16.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
52 Commerce HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 33 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 52 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patriot Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical | 63 | 4.9★ (1,066) | Jefferson, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Cool Max. Inc. | 62 | 4.7★ (80) | Commerce | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Trammell Heating & Air, LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (405) | Jefferson, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Comfort Tech Inc. | 61 | 5.0★ (260) | Winder, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | American Comfort Heating and Cooling | 60 | 4.8★ (540) | Winder, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | JG Simmons | 60 | 4.7★ (55) | Commerce | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Clockwork Heating & AC Repair | 59 | 4.7★ (172) | Winder, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | KCS Heating and Cooling | 59 | 4.6★ (33) | Commerce | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Jones Mechanical Contractors | 59 | 4.8★ (22) | Commerce | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Thrill Mechanical Heating and Air | 59 | 5.0★ (16) | Commerce | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 in Commerce
Based in Jefferson, 5 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,066 Google reviews, the most in Commerce.
Based in Commerce
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Jefferson, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 405 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Winder, 21 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 260 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Winder, 18 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 540 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Commerce
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Winder, 18 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 172 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Commerce
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Commerce
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Commerce
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Jefferson, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 186 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Commerce
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Candler-McAfee, 5 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Winder, 23 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 438 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Commerce
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Winder, 18 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 885 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Toccoa, 17 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Jefferson, 16 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Winder, 18 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Winder, 22 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Winder, 22 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Auburn, 24 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 in Winder, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Winder, 22 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 244 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Athens, 20 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 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 52 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Heating & Cooling | In Commerce | |
| Beck Mechanical Heating & AC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Cook's Proclean & Restoration | 4.9★ (146) | In Commerce |
| cudab.com | 5.0★ (1) | In Commerce |
| D & J Plumbing and Well Pump Service | 4.6★ (80) | In Commerce |
| Derek Mechanical Plus | 3.0★ (6) | 21 mi |
| Express Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| HBC Nationwide Contractors | 5.0★ (1) | In Commerce |
| Hiland Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (2) | In Commerce |
| Impact HVAC Service | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| JML Heating, Air, & Electrical | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| North Ga Heating & Cooling | 3.0★ (1) | In Commerce |
| On Point Maintenance INC | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Patriot Plumbing | 4.6★ (17) | In Commerce |
| Ryan HVAC Repair Maysville | In Commerce | |
| S&m Duct cleaning Service | 24 mi | |
| SERVPRO of Jackson and Madison Counties | 4.4★ (13) | In Commerce |
| SJA All Services | 22 mi | |
| Smith & Sons Electrical Services LLC | 4.9★ (31) | In Commerce |
| Thermal Tech HVAC | 1.6★ (127) | 24 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Commerce. 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 Georgia, Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses Conditioned air contractor licenses (Division of Conditioned Air 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 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 52 Commerce 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 Commerce 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 |