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Best HVAC Contractors in East Lansing, MI (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Lansing: Vredevoogd Heating & Cooling, CR Score 67/100; 4.9★ from 2,418 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): The Meridian Company, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 87.

  3. 7

    Most-reviewed: Applegate Home Comfort, 2,152 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 87 ranked after Vredevoogd Heating & Cooling; ranked #7.

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

87 East Lansing HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 25 are open 24/7, 45 open Saturdays and 36 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 87 rated businesses.

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

Top 10 HVAC contractors in East Lansing at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in East Lansing at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Vredevoogd Heating & Cooling674.9★ (2,418)Lansing, 3 mi away24/7Overall
2The Meridian Company674.8★ (1,571)East Lansing24/7Emergencies
3North Winds Heating & Cooling Inc674.9★ (1,896)Okemos, 4 mi away24/7—
4Hager Fox Heating & Air Conditioning654.9★ (1,487)Lansing, 10 mi away24/7—
5Service Professor634.9★ (1,531)Grand Ledge, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6WHITNEY SERVICES624.5★ (331)Lansing, 3 mi away24/7—
7Applegate Home Comfort624.9★ (2,152)Okemos, 4 mi away—Most reviews
8Aire Serv of Mid Michigan624.9★ (360)Grand Ledge, 14 mi away24/7—
9Rise Up Heating & Cooling624.8★ (132)Lansing, 5 mi away24/7—
10G.L. Wilson Heating & Cooling624.6★ (194)Lansing, 4 mi away24/7—

The 87 best HVAC contractors in East Lansing, 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.

  2. #2 The Meridian Company

    Based in East Lansing

    67/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,571 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 1,571 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1999 Saginaw Hwy, East Lansing, MI 48823
    View profile for The Meridian Company(517) 234-2885

  5. #5 Service Professor

    Based in Grand Ledge, 11 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,531 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,531 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    7974 W Grand River Hwy, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
    View profile for Service Professor(517) 209-0873

  6. #6 WHITNEY SERVICES

    Based in Lansing, 3 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 331 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.5★ from 331 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1419 Sheldon St, Lansing, MI 48906
    View profile for WHITNEY SERVICES(833) 601-7974

  7. #7 Applegate Home Comfort

    Based in Okemos, 4 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,152 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 2,152 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2805 Jolly Rd STE 200, Okemos, MI 48864
    View profile for Applegate Home Comfort(517) 337-7700

  12. #12 A-1 Mechanical

    Based in Lansing, 6 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,742 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 1,742 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3610 Old Lansing Rd, Lansing, MI 48917
    View profile for A-1 Mechanical(517) 515-6998

  14. #14 Controlled Comfort

    Based in Lansing, 5 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–3 PM
    Address
    1500 W State Rd, Lansing, MI 48906
    View profile for Controlled Comfort(517) 599-5590

  15. #15 Doty Mechanical

    Based in Lansing, 6 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 597 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 597 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    615 S Waverly Rd, Lansing, MI 48917
    View profile for Doty Mechanical(517) 327-7777

  17. #17 E. H. Ward Company

    Based in Lansing, 4 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 312 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 312 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    415 W Mt Hope Ave, Lansing, MI 48910
    View profile for E. H. Ward Company(517) 484-5489

  19. #19 Tri-Delta Mechanical

    Based in Lansing, 8 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–9 PM · Sun 10 AM–8 PM
    Address
    5919 Sunchase Cir, Lansing, MI 48917
    View profile for Tri-Delta Mechanical(517) 258-1339

  23. #23 All Star Mechanical

    Based in Lansing, 4 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 377 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.7★ from 377 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3186 Pine Tree Rd, Lansing, MI 48911
    View profile for All Star Mechanical(517) 490-4642

  24. #24 Mr. Air Repair

    Based in Auburn Hills, 20 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Mr. Air Repair(586) 262-4258

HVAC contractors ranked #29 to #46

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #29 to #46, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 46 of 87 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in East Lansing, ranks 29 to 46
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
29Pro-Tech575.0★ (7)8 mi
30ecofficient574.2★ (5)4 mi
40Gilmore's Refrigeration Htg563.7★ (3)5 mi
42A-OK Heating, Cooling & Plumbing563.9★ (89)6 mi
43Skeeter's565.0★ (12)16 mi
44Whitney Electric Plumbing Heating554.7★ (69)3 mi
45Ryan Company552.5★ (17)4 mi
46Evans Heating & Air Conditioning LLC555.0★ (15)21 mi

Also serving East Lansing

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.

Unranked HVAC contractors serving East Lansing
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Edwards Plumbing & Heating4.5★ (22)19 mi
Huron Mechanical Heating and Cooling5.0★ (9)25 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in East Lansing?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in East Lansing?
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 Michigan

In Michigan, Michigan LARA, Bureau of Construction Codes licenses Mechanical contractor licenses.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. 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 Michigan

In Michigan, 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 East Lansing HVAC contractors

We scored 87 East Lansing 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 East Lansing 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 East Lansing: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in East Lansing?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in East Lansing, MI is Vredevoogd Heating & Cooling with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,418 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. The Meridian Company (#2) and North Winds Heating & Cooling Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 87 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in East Lansing?

ContractorsRanked ranks 87 HVAC contractors serving East Lansing, MI. 5 of them are based in East Lansing; 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 East Lansing are open 24/7?

25 ranked HVAC contractors in East Lansing post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Vredevoogd Heating & Cooling (#1), The Meridian Company (#2) and North Winds Heating & Cooling Inc (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in East Lansing work on weekends?

45 of 87 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 36 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Vredevoogd Heating & Cooling (#1), The Meridian Company (#2) and North Winds Heating & Cooling Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In Michigan, Michigan LARA, Bureau of Construction Codes handles licensing and covers Mechanical contractor licenses.

How much does ac replacement cost in East Lansing?

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

What Google rating do East Lansing HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 87 rated HVAC contractors in East Lansing is 4.8★, with a median of 29 reviews. Vredevoogd Heating & Cooling has the most, 2,418 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 East Lansing?

In Michigan, 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 East Lansing

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 87 hvac contractors serving East Lansing.

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