42 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Fort Smith: Atchley Air Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical, CR Score 96/100; 4.8★ from 2,007 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Riverside Heating Air Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 42.
Most-reviewed: Paschal Air, Plumbing & Electric, 1,185 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 42 ranked after Atchley Air Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical; ranked #7.
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42 Fort Smith HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 42 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atchley Air Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical | 96 | 4.8★ (2,007) | Fort Smith | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Riverside Heating Air Plumbing | 92 | 5.0★ (188) | Van Buren, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Airco Service | 91 | 4.8★ (960) | Fort Smith | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Rice Heating and Air | 91 | 4.9★ (449) | Alma, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Tom's Heating & Air Conditioning | 89 | 4.7★ (147) | Van Buren, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Riverside Heating Air Plumbing | 88 | 4.9★ (30) | Fort Smith | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Paschal Air, Plumbing & Electric | 88 | 4.8★ (1,185) | Fort Smith | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 8 | Air Care now Atchley Air | 87 | 4.9★ (94) | Greenwood, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Super AC Solution | 87 | 5.0★ (21) | Greenwood, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Hutcherson Plumbing & Air | 86 | 4.6★ (10) | Fort Smith | 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 review volume: 4.8★ from 2,007 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (2,007).
Based in Van Buren, 4 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 188 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Fort Smith
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 960 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Alma, 12 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 449 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Van Buren, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 147 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Fort Smith
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Fort Smith
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Greenwood, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Greenwood, 3 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Fort Smith
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Fort Smith
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Van Buren, 5 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Greenwood, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Fort Smith
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Fort Smith
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 384 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Fort Smith
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Greenwood, 13 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Fort Smith
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 216 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Greenwood, 12 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Sallisaw, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Van Buren, 5 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Fort Smith
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Van Buren, 4 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Fort Smith
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Fort Smith
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Highley Mechanical | 76 | 5.0★ (14) | In Fort Smith |
| 27 | BLAYLOCK HVAC & PLUMBING | 76 | 4.2★ (129) | In Fort Smith |
| 28 | Ace Radiator Inc | 76 | 4.6★ (26) | In Fort Smith |
| 29 | McMahons Cleaning | 76 | 4.8★ (51) | 11 mi |
| 30 | Wilson's Heating & Air Conditioning | 76 | 4.6★ (45) | 4 mi |
| 31 | Polar pro Comfort solutions | 76 | 5.0★ (4) | 10 mi |
| 32 | Tri-State Plumbing & Heating | 75 | 5.0★ (4) | In Fort Smith |
| 33 | Parker Plumbing & Electrical Inc | 75 | 4.6★ (100) | 12 mi |
| 34 | Bentley Heating and Air | 75 | 4.8★ (17) | In Fort Smith |
| 35 | A/C Guy Heating & Air Conditioning | 74 | 4.8★ (18) | 24 mi |
| 36 | Comfort Shield RetroFoam | 74 | 4.9★ (27) | In Fort Smith |
| 37 | Lewis Heating & Air Conditioning LLC | 73 | 4.6★ (15) | In Fort Smith |
| 38 | Air-Con Heating & Air | 73 | 4.1★ (19) | 24 mi |
| 39 | Andrews Plumbing & Heating | 71 | 4.2★ (10) | In Fort Smith |
| 40 | Medlin Construction | 70 | 5.0★ (3) | In Fort Smith |
| 41 | Fire & Ice | 69 | 4.7★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 42 | Fredrick Heat & Air | 65 | 5.0★ (3) | 24 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Elements HVAC | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| A-OK Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In Fort Smith |
| AC Mechanical, Inc. | In Fort Smith | |
| AirMax Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Atchley Mechanical | In Fort Smith | |
| B & J Heating & Air | 1.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Carrier Commercial Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Fort Smith |
| Chill Factor Mechanical | 5.0★ (2) | In Fort Smith |
| Comfort Shield Retrofoam | 4 mi | |
| FRANKLIN HVAC LLC | In Fort Smith | |
| Fry Heating and Air | In Fort Smith | |
| Haning Comfort Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Kinsey Heating & Air | 4.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Martin's Heating & Air | 5.0★ (1) | In Fort Smith |
| Midlands Carrier Trantsicold | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| SERVPRO of Fort Smith | 4.9★ (83) | In Fort Smith |
| Thornburg's Heat and air | 1.5★ (2) | In Fort Smith |
| Trotter Electric | 3.5★ (16) | In Fort Smith |
| Young's Heating & AC | 14 mi | |
| Young's Heating & Air | 5.0★ (1) | In Fort Smith |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Fort Smith. 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 Arkansas, 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 42 Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith 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 |