65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 8,756 Google reviews, the most in Essex.
- 4.8★ from 8,756 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1900 Blackacre Dr, Windsor, ON N0R 1L0
Best HVAC Contractors in Essex, ON (2026)
319 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Essex: Reliance Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing, CR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 8,756 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Syles Mechanical Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 319.
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Most-reviewed: C & C Heating & Air Conditioning, 6,895 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 319 ranked after Reliance Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing; ranked #25.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
319 Essex HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 94 are open 24/7, 217 open Saturdays and 165 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 319 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Essex at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reliance Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing | 65 | 4.8★ (8,756) | Windsor, 14 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Syles Mechanical Services | 64 | 4.8★ (704) | Essex | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Handy Bros. HVAC Leamington (AC and Furnace Repair) | 63 | 4.9★ (240) | Essex | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Absolute Comfort Control Services | 63 | 4.9★ (1,469) | Windsor, 17 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | AC’s Heating and Cooling | 63 | 5.0★ (420) | Essex | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Dave Heating Cooling | 63 | 4.9★ (192) | Essex | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Bryant Heating & Cooling Service Experts | 62 | 4.8★ (1,330) | Windsor, 18 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | The Heating and Cooling Company Of Detroit | 62 | 4.9★ (89) | Essex | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | All Weather Comfort Solutions | 61 | 4.9★ (565) | Essex | Sat | — |
| 10 | CK Mechanical Heating and Cooling Inc. | 61 | 4.8★ (863) | Windsor, 25 km away | 24/7 | — |
The 319 best HVAC contractors in Essex, 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.
Based in Essex
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 704 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 704 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3255 Odessa Dr, Tecumseh, ON N8N 0H8
Based in Essex
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 240 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 240 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3 Erie St N, Upper Level, ON N8H 2Z2
Based in Windsor, 17 km away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,469 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,469 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4080 North Service Rd E #2, Windsor, ON N8W 5X2
Based in Essex
63/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 420 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 420 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Essex
63/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 192 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 192 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1365 Crosswinds Dr, Belle River, ON N8L 0T3
Based in Windsor, 18 km away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,330 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,330 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3194 Devon Dr, Windsor, ON N8X 4L2
Based in Essex
62/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Essex
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 565 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 565 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 26531 King Rd, Brownstown Township, MI 48174, United States
Based in Windsor, 25 km away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 863 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 863 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3846 Peter St, Windsor, ON N9C 1K2
Based in Windsor, 21 km away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 347 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 347 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5430 Wyandotte St E, Windsor, ON N8S 1L8
Based in Windsor, 19 km away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 162 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 162 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 716 Vanier St, Windsor, ON N8X 3E6
Based in Essex
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Windsor, 18 km away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 169 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2722 Meldrum Rd, Windsor, ON N8W 4G5
Based in Essex
60/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
Based in Flat Rock, 39 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,313 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,313 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 27518 Telegraph Rd, Flat Rock, MI 48134, United States
Based in Trenton, 31 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 330 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 330 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3336 Charles St, Trenton, MI 48183
Based in Trenton, 31 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 291 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 291 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1661 Kenwood St, Trenton, MI 48183, United States
Based in Essex
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2 Talbot St S Unit#4, Essex, ON N8M 1A7
Based in Windsor, 21 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 373 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 373 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–11 PM
- Address
- 6555 Malden Rd #9, Windsor, ON N9H 1T5
Based in Windsor, 25 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 374 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 374 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3822 Sandwich St., Windsor, ON N9C 1C1
Based in Windsor, 18 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9962 Little River Blvd, Windsor, ON N8P 0C5
Based in Taylor, 35 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 702 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 702 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 21159 Goddard Rd, Taylor, MI 48180
Based in Essex
59/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
Based in Roseville, 39 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 6,895 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 6,895 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 29420 Groesbeck Hwy, Roseville, MI 48066
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 319 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Essex
20 more HVAC contractors within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Heating & Cooling Inc | 3.5★ (2) | 31 km |
| Air Doctor Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 31 km |
| ANB Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 30 km |
| Budget Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 4.6★ (173) | 33 km |
| Detroit Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (2) | 29 km |
| Evenflow Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (3) | In Essex |
| First Choice Heating And Cooling | 5.0★ (12) | 24 km |
| Galaxy HVAC | 5.0★ (2) | 36 km |
| J.D. WALL Heating & Cooling | In Essex | |
| Larry's Heating & Cooling | 1.0★ (2) | 27 km |
| Master Tech Mechanical | 5.0★ (10) | 19 km |
| NEU-TEMP HVAC SERVICES INC. | 5.0★ (6) | In Essex |
| New Evolution Heating Cooling & Electrical 🔥 🥶 | 4.7★ (85) | 33 km |
| R K Heating & Cooling | 4.4★ (21) | 16 km |
| SAWAS Mechanical | 5.0★ (2) | 37 km |
| South West Mechanical Services | 5.0★ (2) | 17 km |
| StoneHill Heating and Cooling llc | 5.0★ (2) | 28 km |
| The Service Pros | In Essex | |
| Tricon Electric | In Essex | |
| Windsor Hvac | In Essex |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Essex?
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Essex. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC replacement | CA$5,460 | CA$8,400 | CA$11,350 | Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
| Furnace replacement | CA$3,970 | CA$6,770 | CA$9,690 | Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
When to hire an HVAC contractor in Ontario
In Ontario, 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 Essex HVAC contractors
We scored 319 Essex 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 Essex 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 |
HVAC contractors in Essex: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Essex?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Essex, ON is Reliance Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.8★ from 8,756 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Syles Mechanical Services (#2) and Handy Bros. HVAC Leamington (AC and Furnace Repair) (#3) follow. We ranked 319 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Essex?
ContractorsRanked ranks 319 HVAC contractors serving Essex, ON. 16 of them are based in Essex; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in Essex are open 24/7?
94 ranked HVAC contractors in Essex post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Reliance Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing (#1), Syles Mechanical Services (#2) and Handy Bros. HVAC Leamington (AC and Furnace Repair) (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Essex work on weekends?
217 of 319 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 165 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Reliance Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing (#1), Syles Mechanical Services (#2) and Handy Bros. HVAC Leamington (AC and Furnace Repair) (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does ac replacement cost in Essex?
AC replacement typically costs CA$5,460 to CA$11,350, with CA$8,400 typical (Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Essex. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Essex HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 319 rated HVAC contractors in Essex is 4.8★, with a median of 25 reviews. Reliance Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing has the most, 8,756 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 Essex?
In Ontario, 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 does ContractorsRanked rank HVAC contractors?
Each HVAC contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Essex
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 319 hvac contractors serving Essex.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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