68/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,342 Google reviews, the most in Cullowhee.
- 4.8★ from 2,342 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 548 Mill St, Sylva, NC 28779
Best HVAC Contractors in Cullowhee, NC (2026)
15 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Cullowhee: Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air, CR Score 68/100; 4.8★ from 2,342 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 15.
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Most-reviewed: Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air, 617 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 15 ranked after Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Cullowhee HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Cullowhee at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air | 68 | 4.8★ (2,342) | Cullowhee | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air | 62 | 4.9★ (617) | Waynesville, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Parkway Heating & Air | 56 | 4.9★ (273) | Waynesville, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Stamey's Heating and Air Repair | 55 | 5.0★ (46) | Waynesville, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Haywood Heating & Air Conditioning | 55 | 4.9★ (417) | Waynesville, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Cruso Heating & Air LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (28) | Waynesville, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Ledbetter's Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. | 55 | 4.9★ (584) | Waynesville, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Geno Air Conditioning & Heating | 53 | 3.9★ (17) | Cullowhee | — | — |
| 9 | The Comfort Guru Heating and Cooling | 52 | 4.8★ (157) | Waynesville, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | WNC Heating & Air Condition | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | Waynesville, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 15 best HVAC contractors in Cullowhee, 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 Waynesville, 17 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 617 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 617 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 406 Walnut St Suite B, Waynesville, NC 28786
Based in Waynesville, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 273 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 273 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1387 Sulphur Springs Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786
Based in Waynesville, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Waynesville, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 417 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 417 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1275 Asheville Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786
Based in Waynesville, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–9 PM · Sun 1 PM–9 PM
Based in Waynesville, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 584 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 584 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 15 Liner St, Canton, NC 28716
Based in Cullowhee
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 3.9★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 195 Webster Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
Based in Waynesville, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 157 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 443 New Clyde Hwy, Canton, NC 28716
Based in Waynesville, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 7 AM–9 PM · Sun 7 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 256 Industrial Park Dr, Waynesville, NC 28786
Based in Waynesville, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 152 Bunny Run, Waynesville, NC 28785
Based in Waynesville, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 280 Miami Dr, Waynesville, NC 28785
Based in Alcoa, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Brevard, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.5★ from 20 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 104 Pole Miller Rd, Brevard, NC 28712
Based in Waynesville, 17 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 1.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 163 Waynesville Plaza, Waynesville, NC 28786
Also serving Cullowhee
2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Catamount Electric Inc. | 4.9★ (265) | In Cullowhee |
| Turner's HVAC and Appliance Repair | In Cullowhee |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Cullowhee?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Cullowhee. 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 North Carolina
In North Carolina, North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors licenses Heating and air conditioning contractor licenses.
- 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 North Carolina
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 Cullowhee HVAC contractors
We scored 15 Cullowhee 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 Cullowhee 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 Cullowhee: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Cullowhee?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Cullowhee, NC is Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,342 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air (#2) and Parkway Heating & Air (#3) follow. We ranked 15 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Cullowhee?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 HVAC contractors serving Cullowhee, NC. 2 of them are based in Cullowhee; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 2 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in Cullowhee are open 24/7?
2 ranked HVAC contractors in Cullowhee post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air (#1) and Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Cullowhee work on weekends?
6 of 15 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air (#1), Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air (#2) and Cruso Heating & Air LLC (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors handles licensing and covers Heating and air conditioning contractor licenses.
How much does ac replacement cost in Cullowhee?
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 Cullowhee. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Cullowhee HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated HVAC contractors in Cullowhee is 4.9★, with a median of 28 reviews. Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air has the most, 2,342 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Cullowhee?
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 Cullowhee
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 hvac contractors serving Cullowhee.
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