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Best HVAC Contractors in Dover, OH (2026)

69 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Dover: Simpson Salute Heating and Air, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 1,544 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Shanklin Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 69.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Shanklin Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electric, 3,486 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 69 ranked; ranked #2.

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

69 Dover HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 32 are open 24/7, 37 open Saturdays and 35 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 69 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the HVAC contractors in New Philadelphia ranking. See HVAC contractors in New Philadelphia

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Dover at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Dover at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Simpson Salute Heating and Air664.9★ (1,544)New Philadelphia, 2 mi away24/7Overall
2Shanklin Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electric634.9★ (3,486)Massillon, 20 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3GMC Heating & Cooling635.0★ (923)Canton, 17 mi away24/7—
4Shanklin Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electric624.9★ (1,525)Massillon, 19 mi away24/7—
5Quality Heating & Cooling614.9★ (1,026)Massillon, 19 mi away24/7—
6ComfortPro Heating and Cooling615.0★ (555)Massillon, 20 mi away24/7—
7Henry Heating Cooling & Plumbing614.7★ (38)Dover24/7—
8Thermo Solutions HVAC & Property Management Services604.7★ (30)New Philadelphia, 3 mi away24/7—
9Comfort Tech594.9★ (194)Massillon, 19 mi away24/7—
10Topline594.8★ (416)Canton, 21 mi away24/7—

The 69 best HVAC contractors in Dover, 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.

  1. Based in Canton, 17 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 923 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 923 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3300 Shepler Church Ave SW, Canton, OH 44706
  2. Based in Massillon, 19 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 194 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 194 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    403 Anthony Ave SW, Massillon, OH 44647
  3. Based in Canton, 21 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 416 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 416 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1826 17th St NE, Canton, OH 44705
  4. Based in Canton, 22 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 565 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    • 4.7★ from 565 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1800 Wallace Ave NE, Canton, OH 44705
  5. Based in Steubenville, 19 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days

HVAC contractors ranked #26 to #27

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 27 of 69 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in Dover, ranks 26 to 27
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Standard Plumbing & Heating544.2★ (40)20 mi
27Dale's Heating & Cooling544.2★ (10)11 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Dover?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Dover?
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 Ohio

In Ohio, Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses Commercial HVAC and refrigeration contractor licenses.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. 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 Ohio

In Ohio, 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 Dover HVAC contractors

We scored 69 Dover 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Dover data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

HVAC contractors in Dover: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Dover?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Dover, OH is Simpson Salute Heating and Air with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,544 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Shanklin Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electric (#2) and GMC Heating & Cooling (#3) follow. We ranked 69 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Dover?

ContractorsRanked ranks 69 HVAC contractors serving Dover, OH. 1 of them is based in Dover; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Dover are open 24/7?

32 ranked HVAC contractors in Dover post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Simpson Salute Heating and Air (#1), Shanklin Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electric (#2) and GMC Heating & Cooling (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Dover work on weekends?

37 of 69 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 35 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Simpson Salute Heating and Air (#1), Shanklin Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electric (#2) and GMC Heating & Cooling (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In Ohio, Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board handles licensing and covers Commercial HVAC and refrigeration contractor licenses. Search the business or license number at https://elicense.ohio.gov/oh_verifylicense.

How much does ac replacement cost in Dover?

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

What Google rating do Dover HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 69 rated HVAC contractors in Dover is 4.8★, with a median of 31 reviews. Shanklin Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electric has the most, 3,486 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Dover?

In Ohio, 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.

Update log for Dover

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 69 hvac contractors serving Dover.

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