12 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Effingham: Jansen's Heating & Air Conditioning, CR Score 61/100; 4.5★ from 151 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: Harrelson Plumbing & Heating Inc, 68 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 12 ranked after Jansen's Heating & Air Conditioning; ranked #9.
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12 Effingham HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 12 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jansen's Heating & Air Conditioning | 61 | 4.5★ (151) | Effingham | — | Overall |
| 2 | Probst Refrigeration and Heating, Inc. | 60 | 4.6★ (51) | Effingham | Sat | — |
| 3 | Steffen HTG & A/C INC | 59 | 4.8★ (49) | Effingham | — | — |
| 4 | Effingham Heating & Air Inc | 59 | 5.0★ (40) | Effingham | — | — |
| 5 | Merz Heating & Air Conditioning | 58 | 4.7★ (36) | Effingham | — | — |
| 6 | Mathy Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | Effingham | — | — |
| 7 | KCH Mechancial Inc | 55 | 4.7★ (12) | Effingham | — | — |
| 8 | PEMBERTON HEATING AND AIR | 54 | 4.3★ (3) | Effingham | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Harrelson Plumbing & Heating Inc | 52 | 4.3★ (68) | Mattoon, 23 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | Shepard & Shepard Mechanical Inc | 49 | 3.7★ (3) | Mattoon, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 151 Google reviews, the most in Effingham.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Effingham
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Effingham
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Effingham
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Effingham
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Effingham
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Effingham
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Effingham
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mattoon, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mattoon, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 25 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 25 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrity Electric & Plumbing | 4.7★ (19) | In Effingham |
| Mattoon Air Duct Services | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Sears Heating and Air Conditioning | In Effingham | |
| Sudkamp Plumbing Heating & Electric | 14 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Effingham. 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 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.
We scored 12 Effingham 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 Effingham 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 |