92/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,888 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,888 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 520 8th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Best HVAC Contractors in Forestdale, AL (2026)
274 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Forestdale: Standard Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, CR Score 92/100; 4.9★ from 1,888 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Brown Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 274.
- 32
Most-reviewed: OnTime Service, 8,308 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 274 ranked; ranked #32.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
274 Forestdale HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 98 are open 24/7, 181 open Saturdays and 126 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 274 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Forestdale at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard Heating, Cooling & Plumbing | 92 | 4.9★ (1,888) | Birmingham, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Brown Heating, Cooling & Plumbing | 92 | 4.9★ (3,134) | Hueytown, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Ethridge Heating and Air | 91 | 4.9★ (979) | Birmingham, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Skelton's Heating, Cooling & Plumbing | 91 | 5.0★ (2,961) | Birmingham, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Comfort Dynamics Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical | 90 | 4.7★ (2,254) | Birmingham, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical | 90 | 4.9★ (432) | Birmingham, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Frosty HVAC Services, Generators | 90 | 5.0★ (149) | Attalla, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating | 90 | 4.9★ (1,563) | Bessemer, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Alatec Heating & Cooling | 89 | 4.9★ (198) | Fultondale, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Service Experts Birmingham | 89 | 4.7★ (3,209) | Irondale, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 274 best HVAC contractors in Forestdale, 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.
Based in Hueytown, 10 mi away
92/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 3,134 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 3,134 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 400 Brooklane Dr, Hueytown, AL 35023
Based in Birmingham, 8 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 979 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 979 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5121 15th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35212
Based in Birmingham, 19 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 2,961 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 2,961 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4219 Mountain Top Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
Based in Birmingham, 9 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 2,254 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 2,254 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 240A Lyon Ln, Birmingham, AL 35211
Based in Birmingham, 7 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 432 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 432 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 441 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35205
Based in Attalla, 3 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Bessemer, 16 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,563 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,563 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1110 Greenwood crossings Ct, Bessemer, AL 35022
Based in Fultondale, 6 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 198 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 198 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1012 Decatur Hwy, Fultondale, AL 35068
Based in Irondale, 15 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 3,209 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 3,209 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5529 Eastcliff Industrial Loop, Irondale, AL 35210
Based in Birmingham, 12 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 810 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 810 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4400 Pinson Valley Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35215
Based in Birmingham, 16 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 950 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 950 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7354 Cahaba Valley Rd Suite A, Birmingham, AL 35242
Based in Birmingham, 15 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,124 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,124 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2551 Balco Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210
#14 Air Experts
Based in Birmingham, 17 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 425 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 425 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7154 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
Based in Hoover, 15 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 274 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 274 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5372 Riverbend Trail, Hoover, AL 35244
Based in Bessemer, 5 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Trussville, 19 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,273 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,273 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6540 Trussville Clay Rd, Trussville, AL 35173
Based in Irondale, 14 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 240 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 240 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1928 Alton Rd #105, Irondale, AL 35210
Based in Birmingham, 15 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 302 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 302 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3660 Cahaba Beach Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
Based in Hueytown, 9 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 914 Allison-Bonnett Memorial Dr, Hueytown, AL 35023
Based in Bessemer, 10 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 183 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 183 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3375 Davey Allison Blvd, Bessemer, AL 35023
Based in Bessemer, 6 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Irondale, 12 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,185 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Address
- 2880 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale, AL 35210
Based in Birmingham, 16 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4042 Huntwell Ln, Birmingham, AL 35235
Based in Vestavia Hills, 12 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 382 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 382 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2490 Rocky Ridge Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
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 274 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Forestdale
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air -Tech Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Alabama Cooling & Heating | 4.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Alpine Services, Inc | 3.5★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Boyd Cooling & Heating | In Forestdale | |
| CovaAir LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Family Comfort Heating And Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Frozen Flame Cooling and Heating Services LLC @FrozenFlameServices | 5.0★ (3) | 4 mi |
| General service & install | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Hardy Services | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Hatcher Maintenance and Repair LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| HVAC Home Pros | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| MAINTAIN SERVICES HEATING COOLING | 4.0★ (1) | In Forestdale |
| Mulvehill heating and air | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Murillo Remodeling Services INC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| New Era Heating And Cooling | 4.0★ (24) | 6 mi |
| PR Heating & Cooling Solutions Fairfield | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Red Mountain Air, LLC | 5.0★ (5) | 7 mi |
| Rick's Heating and Cooling | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Sekano Appliance Repair | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Trade Flow | 5.0★ (43) | 10 mi |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Forestdale?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Forestdale. 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 Alabama
In Alabama, Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors 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 Alabama
In Alabama, 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.
How we ranked Forestdale HVAC contractors
We scored 274 Forestdale 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 Forestdale 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 Forestdale: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Forestdale?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Forestdale, AL is Standard Heating, Cooling & Plumbing with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,888 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Brown Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (#2) and Ethridge Heating and Air (#3) follow. We ranked 274 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Forestdale?
ContractorsRanked ranks 274 HVAC contractors serving Forestdale, AL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in Forestdale are open 24/7?
98 ranked HVAC contractors in Forestdale post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Standard Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (#1), Brown Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (#2) and Ethridge Heating and Air (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Forestdale work on weekends?
181 of 274 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 126 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Standard Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (#1), Brown Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (#2) and Ethridge Heating and Air (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in Alabama?
In Alabama, Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors handles licensing and covers Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.
How much does ac replacement cost in Forestdale?
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 Forestdale. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Forestdale HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 274 rated HVAC contractors in Forestdale is 4.9★, with a median of 19 reviews. OnTime Service has the most, 8,308 reviews, and ranks #32. 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 Forestdale?
In Alabama, 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.
Update log for Forestdale
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 274 hvac contractors serving Forestdale.
- October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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