297 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Franklin: C & M Heating & Cooling, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 1,044 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Lee Company, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 297.
Most-reviewed: Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, 9,667 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 297 ranked; ranked #3.
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297 Franklin HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 103 are open 24/7, 193 open Saturdays and 143 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 297 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C & M Heating & Cooling | 65 | 4.9★ (1,044) | Franklin | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Lee Company | 64 | 4.7★ (1,555) | Franklin | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical | 63 | 4.8★ (9,667) | Nashville, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Donelson Air Service Experts | 63 | 4.8★ (5,469) | Nashville, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Rapid Response Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | 63 | 5.0★ (183) | Franklin | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Airstream Services HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing | 63 | 5.0★ (121) | Franklin | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Busy Bee Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning | 62 | 4.9★ (1,363) | Nashville, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Copeland Home Services | 62 | 4.8★ (162) | Franklin | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Beasley's Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration Inc. | 62 | 4.9★ (108) | Franklin | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Coolray Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical | 62 | 4.8★ (3,724) | Nashville, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,044 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Franklin
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,555 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Nashville, 17 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 9,667 Google reviews, the most in Franklin.
Based in Nashville, 14 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5,469 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Franklin
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Franklin
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Nashville, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,363 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Franklin
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 162 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Franklin
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Nashville, 18 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,724 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Brentwood, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 672 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Nashville, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4,088 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Nashville, 17 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Nashville, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 694 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Franklin
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Brentwood, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 662 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Nashville, 13 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 892 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Nashville, 17 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 728 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Nashville, 18 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 846 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Nashville, 21 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,022 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Nashville, 16 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,579 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Franklin
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 327 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Nashville, 16 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 338 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Columbia, 16 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 332 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Shelbyville, 8 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
#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 297 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A/C of Tennessee | 3.5★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Air Right Mechanical Services | 1.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| AirTemp Heating & Cooling | 4.8★ (76) | 16 mi |
| Armor Air TN | 5.0★ (1) | In Franklin |
| Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Nashville | 4.9★ (2,991) | In Franklin |
| Cervino Heating & Air, LLC | 5.0★ (86) | 17 mi |
| Complete Comfort Solutions HVAC | 4.9★ (55) | 15 mi |
| Franklin Duct, Duct, Goose® Discount Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Franklin |
| HVAC Franklin | In Franklin | |
| Interstate AC | 4.5★ (335) | 18 mi |
| Johnson Controls Inc | 3.8★ (9) | In Franklin |
| Johnston Technologies, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Franklin |
| Lewis Heating and Cooling | In Franklin | |
| Liberty Heating & Air Conditioning Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Franklin |
| Meritage Homes - Nashville | 2.4★ (8) | In Franklin |
| Noland Service Company | 5.0★ (3) | In Franklin |
| ProNet Residential Services | 5.0★ (3) | In Franklin |
| Stewart Enterprises LLC | 4.4★ (102) | 13 mi |
| The Air Guys LLC | 4.8★ (368) | 23 mi |
| The Hot Water Heater Pros | 5.0★ (595) | In Franklin |
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 Tennessee, Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors licenses Contractor licenses (mechanical/HVAC classification).
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
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 297 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 |