Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun 8 AM–4:30 PM
7 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Forest: FH&C HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical Services, CR Score 86/100; 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): WEATHER-ROOF, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 7.
Most-reviewed: WEATHER-ROOF, 118 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 7 ranked; ranked #2.
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7 Forest HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 7 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FH&C HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical Services | 86 | 4.6★ (14) | Forest | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | WEATHER-ROOF | 85 | 5.0★ (118) | Canton, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Horton Mechanical Services | 82 | 5.0★ (7) | Brandon, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Spot On HVAC Services | 82 | 5.0★ (4) | Flowood, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | General Service Co | 77 | 4.4★ (15) | Forest | — | — |
| 6 | Coolink Heating, AC, and Refrigeration | 76 | 4.1★ (9) | Forest | — | — |
| 7 | Innovative Repairs LLC | 76 | 5.0★ (4) | Forest | 24/7 | — |
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.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Canton, 21 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (118).
Based in Brandon, 25 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Flowood, 2 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Forest
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Forest
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Forest
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Forest. 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 Mississippi, air conditioning calls peak in the hottest summer months. Spring is the easiest time to book a tune-up or replacement, before the first heat wave.
We scored 7 Forest 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 Forest 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 |