862 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in East Lake: Veterans AC & Heat Inc., CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 1,522 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Vinson Heating & Cooling., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 862.
Most-reviewed: And Services, 10,363 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 862 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
862 East Lake HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 357 are open 24/7, 657 open Saturdays and 526 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 862 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veterans AC & Heat Inc. | 64 | 4.9★ (1,522) | Tarpon Springs, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Vinson Heating & Cooling. | 64 | 4.9★ (925) | Palm Harbor, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Bay Area Air Conditioning | 63 | 4.9★ (2,546) | New Port Richey, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | R.J. Kielty Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electric, Inc. | 63 | 4.8★ (3,023) | New Port Richey, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Blue Collar Heating & Cooling | 63 | 4.9★ (668) | Palm Harbor, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning | 63 | 4.8★ (9,831) | Hudson, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | And Services | 63 | 4.6★ (10,363) | Tampa, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | Super Heat, Air, And Plumbing | 63 | 4.7★ (3,874) | Tampa, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Cool Wizard Air Conditioning Services | 62 | 4.9★ (691) | Dunedin, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Rolando's H.V.A.C. | 62 | 4.9★ (1,561) | Tampa, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,522 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Palm Harbor, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 925 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in New Port Richey, 11 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,546 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in New Port Richey, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,023 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Palm Harbor, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 668 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Hudson, 18 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9,831 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Tampa, 14 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 10,363 Google reviews, the most in East Lake.
Based in Tampa, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3,874 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Dunedin, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 691 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Tampa, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,561 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Dunedin, 7 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 520 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Jasmine Estates, 12 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,752 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Jasmine Estates, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,245 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Safety Harbor, 8 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,417 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in New Port Richey, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,070 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in New Port Richey, 8 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 360 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Clearwater, 6 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Clearwater, 16 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3,491 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Clearwater, 15 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,301 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Largo, 15 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,327 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Clearwater, 15 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,851 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Palm Harbor, 3 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Land O' Lakes, 16 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 875 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in New Port Richey, 8 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 315 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Keystone, 10 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 295 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 862 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Cool Air Conditioning Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Action Air Conditioning, Inc - AC Repair New Port Richey | 4.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Air Conditioning Repair Today | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Air Masters of Tampa Bay | 4.7★ (1,555) | 17 mi |
| Air Masters of Tampa Bay | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Arcel Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| ArcticWave AC Repairs | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Bayside HVAC Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 15 mi |
| BOSCH AIR CONDITIONING | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Crestwood Air & Comfort | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Farrell Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (537) | 12 mi |
| Graham Heating & Air Conditioning - Clearwater | 4.6★ (1,611) | 16 mi |
| L&R Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Inc | 5.0★ (499) | 6 mi |
| Matrix Contractor Services inc | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating | 4.6★ (4,194) | 20 mi |
| Pronto Service Pros | 4.7★ (670) | 13 mi |
| ProRepairs llc | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| R.E.B. Air Conditioning, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Smith & Steele Designs & Renovations LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Super Fast Air Conditioning | 4.5★ (767) | 10 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for East Lake. 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 Florida, Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) licenses Certified or registered air conditioning (CAC, RA) and mechanical (CMC, RM) 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 Florida, 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 862 East Lake 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 East Lake 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 |