91/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,449 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,449 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3102 Louis Sherman Dr, Steger, IL 60475
Best HVAC Contractors in Crete, IL (2026)
524 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Crete: Merts Heating & Air Conditioning, CR Score 91/100; 4.8★ from 1,449 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 524.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric, 27,709 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 524 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
524 Crete HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 221 are open 24/7, 395 open Saturdays and 302 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 524 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Crete at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merts Heating & Air Conditioning | 91 | 4.8★ (1,449) | Steger, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 90 | 4.9★ (4,666) | Crown Point, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Air Source 1 Heating & Air Conditioning | 89 | 5.0★ (664) | Mokena, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric | 89 | 4.8★ (3,722) | Crestwood, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | King Heating, Cooling & Plumbing | 89 | 4.7★ (3,996) | Oak Forest, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | TR Miller Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical | 89 | 4.9★ (2,423) | Tinley Park, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric | 89 | 4.7★ (27,709) | Chicago, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | King Heating, Cooling & Plumbing | 88 | 4.8★ (1,060) | Frankfort, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Allegiance Heating & Cooling | 88 | 4.9★ (440) | Mokena, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Climate Control Systems | 88 | 4.9★ (430) | Frankfort, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 524 best HVAC contractors in Crete, 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.
Based in Crown Point, 14 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 4,666 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 4,666 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 506 E Summit St, Crown Point, IN 46307
Based in Mokena, 12 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 664 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 664 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8508 W 192nd St, Mokena, IL 60448
Based in Crestwood, 14 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 3,722 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 3,722 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 14017 S Cicero Ave, Crestwood, IL 60418
Based in Oak Forest, 12 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 3,996 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 3,996 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4813 W 159th St, Oak Forest, IL 60452
Based in Tinley Park, 17 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 2,423 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 2,423 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8442 183rd St Unit A A, Tinley Park, IL 60487
Based in Chicago, 23 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 27,709 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (27,709).
- 4.7★ from 27,709 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5701 W 73rd St, Chicago, IL 60638
Based in Frankfort, 12 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,060 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,060 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 101 Ontario St, Frankfort, IL 60423
Based in Mokena, 12 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 440 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 440 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8027 189th St, Mokena, IL 60448
Based in Frankfort, 11 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 430 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 430 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9527 Corsair Rd Unit 1e, Frankfort, IL 60423
Based in Mokena, 12 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 428 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 428 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 19137 S Blackhawk Pkwy, Mokena, IL 60448
Based in Merrillville, 14 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 486 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 486 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7924 Independence St, Merrillville, IN 46410
Based in Gary, 15 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 368 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 368 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Cedar Lake, 9 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,179 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 2,179 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–11 PM
- Address
- 11407 Wicker Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Based in Homewood, 9 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,200 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 2,200 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 17907 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430
Based in Alsip, 17 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 842 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 842 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 12004 S Central Ave, Alsip, IL 60803
Based in Mokena, 12 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 282 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 282 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 19133 85th Ct, Mokena, IL 60448
Based in Plainfield, 17 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 408 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 408 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in New Lenox, 16 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 539 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 539 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 21607 S Schoolhouse Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451
Based in Bridgeview, 21 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 4,200 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 4,200 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9934 S 76th Ave, Bridgeview, IL 60455
Based in Mokena, 13 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 440 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 440 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 19636 97th Ave Suite 6, Mokena, IL 60448
#22 J&J Heating Inc.
Based in Hobart, 6 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#23 Comfort Aire Inc
Based in Merrillville, 15 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 508 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 508 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8269 Buchanan St, Merrillville, IN 46410
Based in Merrillville, 18 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 486 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 486 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3490 E 83rd Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410
Based in Crown Point, 15 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1124 Arrowhead Ct, Crown Point, IN 46307
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 524 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Crete
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Heating & Cooling Co | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| All You Need Heating, Ventilation, AC & Refrigeration Professionals | 4.9★ (53) | 12 mi |
| Appliance Repair By TMK | 3.5★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Artesian Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Calumet Heating & Cooling | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| cesar heating, cooling & general construction | In Crete | |
| CMK Contractors Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Comfort Zone Service | 5.0★ (296) | 14 mi |
| DB Services | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Four Stars Heating and Cooling | In Crete | |
| Heat Medics Heating & Cooling, LLC | 5.0★ (131) | 16 mi |
| HVAC Masters | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| KC Refrigeration and HVAC | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| KJR Repair | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Lake Effect Heating and Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Posen Heating & Air Services | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Reid & Pederson Drainage | 5.0★ (3,000) | In Crete |
| Sendra Service Corporation | 4.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Smg hvac | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Trenchless Innovations | 5.0★ (275) | In Crete |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Crete?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Crete. 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 |
When to hire an HVAC contractor in Illinois
In Illinois, furnace and heat pump calls peak in the coldest winter weeks and AC calls in summer heat waves. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance or a replacement.
How we ranked Crete HVAC contractors
We scored 524 Crete 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Crete data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |
HVAC contractors in Crete: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Crete?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Crete, IL is Merts Heating & Air Conditioning with a CR Score of 91/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,449 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling (#2) and Air Source 1 Heating & Air Conditioning (#3) follow. We ranked 524 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Crete?
ContractorsRanked ranks 524 HVAC contractors serving Crete, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in Crete are open 24/7?
221 ranked HVAC contractors in Crete post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Merts Heating & Air Conditioning (#1), Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling (#2) and Air Source 1 Heating & Air Conditioning (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Crete work on weekends?
395 of 524 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 302 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Merts Heating & Air Conditioning (#1), Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling (#2) and Air Source 1 Heating & Air Conditioning (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does ac replacement cost in Crete?
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 Crete. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Crete HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 524 rated HVAC contractors in Crete is 4.9★, with a median of 21 reviews. Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric has the most, 27,709 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Crete?
In Illinois, furnace and heat pump calls peak in the coldest winter weeks and AC calls in summer heat waves. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance or a replacement.
How does ContractorsRanked rank HVAC contractors?
Each HVAC contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Crete
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 524 hvac contractors serving Crete.
- October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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