Skip to content

Best HVAC Contractors in Elizabeth, NJ (2026)

2,688 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Elizabeth: Service Professionals, CR Score 65/100; 4.7★ from 6,302 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Meyer & Depew Co., Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 2,688.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Arctic Air Conditioning, 9,474 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 2,688 ranked; ranked #5.

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

2,688 Elizabeth HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1,007 are open 24/7, 1,819 open Saturdays and 1,391 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 2,688 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Elizabeth at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Elizabeth at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Service Professionals654.7★ (6,302)Union, 5 mi away24/7Overall
2Meyer & Depew Co., Inc.654.9★ (1,618)Kenilworth, 5 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating634.8★ (3,190)Metuchen, 12 mi away24/7—
4Air Group634.9★ (2,805)East Hanover, 15 mi away24/7—
5Arctic Air Conditioning634.9★ (9,474)Old Bridge, 21 mi away24/7Most reviews
6Chapman Bros. Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning634.8★ (732)Cranford, 5 mi away24/7—
7Pipe Works Services, Inc.634.8★ (1,940)Chatham, 10 mi away24/7—
8NJ Pipe Doctor634.8★ (1,378)Woodbridge, 9 mi away24/7—
9First Choice Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical634.9★ (1,475)Metuchen, 12 mi away24/7—
10Russo Bros. and Co.634.8★ (3,043)East Hanover, 14 mi away24/7—

The 2,688 best HVAC contractors in Elizabeth, 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. Ranked #1 in Elizabeth

    Based in Union, 5 mi away

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6,302 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.7★ from 6,302 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    923 Rahway Ave, Union, NJ 07083
  2. Based in East Hanover, 15 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,805 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 2,805 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1 Prince Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981
  3. Based in Woodbridge, 9 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,378 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 1,378 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    234 Main St, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
  4. Based in East Hanover, 14 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,043 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 3,043 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    27 Eagle Rock Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936
  5. Based in Somerset, 19 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,574 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 3,574 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    22 Worlds Fair Dr suite e, Somerset, NJ 08873
  6. Based in Scotch Plains, 10 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 474 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 474 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1766 E 2nd St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
  7. Based in Little Ferry, 15 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 757 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 757 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    215 Gates Rd # D, Little Ferry, NJ 07643
  8. Based in Edison, 12 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 621 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 621 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1217 US-1, Edison, NJ 08837
  9. Based in Jersey City, 7 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 219 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 219 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    228 Cator Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305

HVAC contractors ranked #26 to #50

#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 2,688 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in Elizabeth, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Fras-Air Service Experts614.9★ (3,876)23 mi
27C & C Air Conditioning and Heating614.8★ (2,117)18 mi
28HomeServe of Staten Island614.6★ (748)9 mi
29Patriot Heating & Cooling615.0★ (92)5 mi
30JLM Mechanical Services LLC.614.9★ (275)11 mi
31EM Mechanical NY LLC604.9★ (81)4 mi
32Jeffrey Burke Plumbing and Heating LLC604.9★ (965)19 mi
33Residential Air Systems, Inc.604.9★ (425)14 mi
34Superior Home Services604.9★ (378)13 mi
35Marley Air Conditioning Repair605.0★ (47)2 mi
36Absolute HVAC LLC605.0★ (506)18 mi
37All Time Heating Cooling & Plumbing605.0★ (281)15 mi
38Inventi Service604.9★ (112)7 mi
39Service Professionals604.9★ (485)15 mi
40Infinite Comfort, LLC604.9★ (708)5 mi
41Arctic Plumbing & HVAC605.0★ (652)20 mi
42John Degrace Plumbing & Heating604.9★ (172)10 mi
43Newmans Heating & Air Conditioning604.8★ (160)8 mi
44Authorized Heating Inc.604.8★ (338)12 mi
45The Heating Cooling Doctor605.0★ (167)12 mi
46Air2Cool Heating/AC & Refrigeration605.0★ (260)15 mi
47KOKA-TECH HVAC INC605.0★ (315)17 mi
48Gold Medal Service - Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical604.4★ (5,625)19 mi
49New York Heating and Air Conditioning604.9★ (111)8 mi
50Stashluk Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Generators604.7★ (290)10 mi

Also serving Elizabeth

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.

Unranked HVAC contractors serving Elizabeth
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A.N.T. Global5.0★ (1)In Elizabeth
AR SOLUTIONS CONTRACTING LLC4.9★ (69)In Elizabeth
BP Contractor LLCIn Elizabeth
BRIGHT STAR MECHANICALIn Elizabeth
C.O & SON HVAC SOLUTIONSIn Elizabeth
Chavez & Sons Roofing & Construction4.8★ (58)In Elizabeth
Destiny Family Home & Appliances Repairs5.0★ (1)In Elizabeth
Emergency Plumbing and Heating1.0★ (1)In Elizabeth
Emergency System Repair Solutions3.0★ (1)In Elizabeth
Forever Rooters5.0★ (1)In Elizabeth
Golden Eagle Crane Service LLC5.0★ (33)In Elizabeth
H & S Construction & Mechanical4.8★ (4)In Elizabeth
Heating & Plumbing Care by U & Z5.0★ (1)In Elizabeth
HVAC Lainez services LLCIn Elizabeth
L&S Plumbing Heating & Cooling LLC4.8★ (46)In Elizabeth
Master Group Heating, Cooling & Plumbing4.8★ (430)14 mi
Mister Kool Air Conditioning & Refrigeration5.0★ (1)In Elizabeth
Tornado Heating & Cooling Co.In Elizabeth
Union Heat, LLC4.8★ (85)6 mi
Walkaround2000 LLC3.0★ (4)In Elizabeth

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Elizabeth?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Elizabeth?
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 New Jersey

In New Jersey, New Jersey State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors licenses Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors 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 New Jersey

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 Elizabeth HVAC contractors

We scored 2,688 Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Elizabeth?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Elizabeth, NJ is Service Professionals with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.7★ from 6,302 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Meyer & Depew Co., Inc. (#2) and Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating (#3) follow. We ranked 2,688 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Elizabeth?

ContractorsRanked ranks 2,688 HVAC contractors serving Elizabeth, NJ. 1 of them is based in Elizabeth; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Elizabeth are open 24/7?

1,007 ranked HVAC contractors in Elizabeth post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Service Professionals (#1), Meyer & Depew Co., Inc. (#2) and Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Elizabeth work on weekends?

1,819 of 2,688 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 1,391 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Service Professionals (#1), Meyer & Depew Co., Inc. (#2) and Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In New Jersey, New Jersey State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors handles licensing and covers Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work. Search the business or license number at https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/.

How much does ac replacement cost in Elizabeth?

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

What Google rating do Elizabeth HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 2,688 rated HVAC contractors in Elizabeth is 4.8★, with a median of 17 reviews. Arctic Air Conditioning has the most, 9,474 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Elizabeth?

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 Elizabeth

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 2,688 hvac contractors serving Elizabeth.
  2. October 2026: 13 duplicate listings merged.

More HVAC contractors and Elizabeth pages

Other trades in Elizabeth