94/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 6,650 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 6,650 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 40 Cave Run Dr, Erlanger, KY 41018
Best HVAC Contractors in Erlanger, KY (2026)
311 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Erlanger: Arlinghaus Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning, CR Score 94/100; 4.8★ from 6,650 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Apollo Home, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 311.
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Most-reviewed: Apollo Home, 15,569 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 311 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
311 Erlanger HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 117 are open 24/7, 193 open Saturdays and 149 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 311 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Erlanger at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arlinghaus Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning | 94 | 4.8★ (6,650) | Erlanger | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Apollo Home | 93 | 4.9★ (15,569) | Cincinnati, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Schneller Knochelmann Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning | 93 | 4.9★ (3,415) | Covington, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Bryant Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric | 91 | 4.8★ (1,247) | Florence, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Sweet Life Heating & Cooling | 91 | 4.9★ (970) | Burlington, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Fayette Heating & Air | 91 | 4.9★ (399) | Elsmere, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning | 90 | 4.9★ (5,920) | Cincinnati, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | HELP Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Drains | 90 | 4.8★ (8,804) | Cincinnati, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Howe Heating & Cooling | 90 | 5.0★ (207) | Florence, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Action Heating & Air Inc | 90 | 4.9★ (247) | Francisville, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 311 best HVAC contractors in Erlanger, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
#2 Apollo Home
Based in Cincinnati, 14 mi away
93/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 15,569 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (15,569).
- 4.9★ from 15,569 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4538 Camberwell Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
Based in Covington, 6 mi away
93/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 3,415 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 3,415 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 615 W 9th St, Covington, KY 41011
Based in Florence, 2 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,247 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,247 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6820 Powerline Dr, Florence, KY 41042
Based in Burlington, 6 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 970 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 970 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5555 N Bend Rd Suite C, Burlington, KY 41005
Based in Elsmere, 1 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 399 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 399 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 601 Buckner St Suite B, Elsmere, KY 41018
Based in Cincinnati, 18 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 5,920 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 5,920 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 756 Old State Rte 74, Cincinnati, OH 45245
Based in Cincinnati, 17 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 8,804 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 8,804 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6 N Commerce Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45215
Based in Florence, 4 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 207 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 207 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8397 US-42, Florence, KY 41042
Based in Francisville, 2 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 247 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 247 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2535 Ritchie Ave, Crescent Springs, KY 41017
Based in Cincinnati, 19 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 4,953 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 4,953 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1079 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45245
Based in Cincinnati, 13 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,753 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 2,753 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5179 Fishwick Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45216
Based in Burlington, 5 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5632 Commercial Dr, Burlington, KY 41005
Based in Covington, 4 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 388 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 388 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 940 Helen Ruth Dr, Covington, KY 41017
Based in Cold Spring, 9 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 449 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 449 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1010 Windsor Dr Ste 203, Cold Spring, KY 41076
Based in Covington, 4 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 135 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 135 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1725 Bullock Pen Rd, Covington, KY 41017
Based in Sharonville, 22 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 3,584 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 3,584 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 11935 Tramway Dr STE C, Sharonville, OH 45241
Based in Florence, 4 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 200 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 200 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5765 Constitution Dr, Florence, KY 41042
#19 WeKoolHVAC
Based in Florence, 2 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 71 Cavalier Blvd Ste 119, Florence, KY 41042
Based in Beckett Ridge, 25 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 3,250 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 3,250 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9114 Cincinnati Columbus Rd, West Chester Township, OH 45069
Based in Cold Spring, 7 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 3,482 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 3,482 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 101 Beacon Dr #1, Wilder, KY 41076
Based in Fairfield, 22 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 6,967 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 6,967 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9520 Le St Dr, Fairfield, OH 45014
Based in Florence, 3 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7000 Houston Rd STE 26, Florence, KY 41042
Based in Cincinnati, 23 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,601 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,601 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 11575 Goldcoast Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Based in Cincinnati, 18 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 567 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 567 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9675 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45215
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 311 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Erlanger
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & M Services Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Airway | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Anytime Heating And Cooling | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Baker Services Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Cincinnati Premier Heating & Cooling | 1.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Colerain Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Conly Cincy Cooling Cincinnati | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Damm Utility Bros LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Dawson Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.7★ (181) | 15 mi |
| Earhart Refrigeration LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Emcor Services Automated Controls | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Environmental Air Products Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Hader Solutions Roofing, Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.8★ (112) | 10 mi |
| Johnson Controls Inc. | In Erlanger | |
| Madison Heating & Cooling Inc | 4.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Parkerhvac | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Tactical Environmental System | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| The Geiler Company | 4.5★ (175) | 10 mi |
| Thompson Heating & Cooling | 2.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Trane Commercial Sales Office | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Erlanger?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Erlanger. 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 |
How to check an HVAC contractor's license in Kentucky
In Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Kentucky
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 Erlanger HVAC contractors
We scored 311 Erlanger HVAC contractors on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Erlanger data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |
HVAC contractors in Erlanger: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Erlanger?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Erlanger, KY is Arlinghaus Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 4.8★ from 6,650 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Apollo Home (#2) and Schneller Knochelmann Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (#3) follow. We ranked 311 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Erlanger?
ContractorsRanked ranks 311 HVAC contractors serving Erlanger, KY. 2 of them are based in Erlanger; 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 Erlanger are open 24/7?
117 ranked HVAC contractors in Erlanger post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Arlinghaus Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning (#1), Apollo Home (#2) and Schneller Knochelmann Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Erlanger work on weekends?
193 of 311 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 149 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Arlinghaus Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning (#1), Apollo Home (#2) and Schneller Knochelmann Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction handles licensing and covers Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.
How much does ac replacement cost in Erlanger?
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 Erlanger. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Erlanger HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 311 rated HVAC contractors in Erlanger is 4.8★, with a median of 22 reviews. Apollo Home has the most, 15,569 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 Erlanger?
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 Erlanger
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 311 hvac contractors serving Erlanger.
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