39 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Franklin: Chilly Ben's Heating And A/C, CR Score 95/100; 4.9★ from 817 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 39.
Most-reviewed: Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, 2,410 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 39 ranked; ranked #10.
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39 Franklin HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 19 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 39 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chilly Ben's Heating And A/C | 95 | 4.9★ (817) | Franklin | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical | 90 | 4.8★ (1,615) | Bowling Green, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Petitt Heating & Cooling | 90 | 5.0★ (346) | Springfield, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Greenwood Refrigeration, Inc | 89 | 4.9★ (452) | Bowling Green, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Top Notch Heating & Air Conditioning | 89 | 4.9★ (489) | Bowling Green, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Derryberry's Heat & Air | 88 | 4.9★ (732) | Gallatin, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Green Street HVAC, LLC | 87 | 4.9★ (313) | Springfield, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Aire Serv of Bowling Green | 86 | 5.0★ (88) | Bowling Green, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Brown and Son Company | 86 | 4.8★ (31) | Portland, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical | 86 | 4.8★ (2,410) | Goodlettsville, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 817 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bowling Green, 18 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,615 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 16 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 346 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bowling Green, 17 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 452 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bowling Green, 18 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 489 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gallatin, 24 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 732 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 22 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 313 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bowling Green, 19 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portland, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goodlettsville, 22 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,410 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (2,410).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Russellville, 19 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bowling Green, 15 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 484 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portland, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gallatin, 20 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenbrier, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portland, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bowling Green, 20 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 213 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gallatin, 23 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 22 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portland, 10 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portland, 14 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | R L Drake & Son Plumbing & Heating Inc | 75 | 5.0★ (3) | In Franklin |
| 27 | Rogers Heat & Air | 75 | 5.0★ (33) | 15 mi |
| 28 | Boyd Heating & Air | 75 | 4.7★ (45) | 10 mi |
| 29 | Perdue Heating & Cooling | 74 | 3.9★ (7) | In Franklin |
| 30 | Second Mile Service Group | 74 | 4.9★ (51) | 19 mi |
| 31 | Evolution Home Services | 74 | 5.0★ (15) | 12 mi |
| 32 | Glory HVAC Service LLC | 72 | 4.9★ (42) | 24 mi |
| 33 | Apple's Heating & Air Conditioning Services | 72 | 4.9★ (7) | 24 mi |
| 34 | Butler Heating & Air Conditioning Services | 71 | 4.8★ (49) | 21 mi |
| 35 | Pro Service of Kentucky | 70 | 4.3★ (31) | 20 mi |
| 36 | Knight Electric Inc | 70 | 4.2★ (24) | 21 mi |
| 37 | Rescue Heat & Air | 68 | 4.7★ (6) | 22 mi |
| 38 | Taylor's HVAC and Electrical Service LLC | 65 | 5.0★ (5) | 22 mi |
| 39 | Taylor & Sonz Remodeling LLC | 64 | 4.3★ (3) | 21 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Abe Service Company | 14 mi | |
| Carrier | 5.0★ (1) | In Franklin |
| Chilly Ben's Heating And A/C | 15 mi | |
| Creek Heating & Cooling LLC | 10 mi | |
| Fleenor Plumbing & Heating Co | 3.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| GreenRidge Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Harrison Heating and Cooling | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| iComfort Hurt Mechanical | 14 mi | |
| J&R Heating and Cooling | 14 mi | |
| John Vaughn Heating A/C & Electrical, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| LodeStar Heat and Air | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Medley Plumbing | In Franklin | |
| Parkers Home Works | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Provide Heat & Air | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| South Central Kentucky Heating and Cooling, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Stone brother hvac | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Tekgro LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Thomas Goad Htg & Clg | 8 mi | |
| Universal Heating & Cooling | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| YAC HVAC Heating & Cooling LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Franklin. 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 Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
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.
We scored 39 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 |