13 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Franklin: Atlantic Shores Heating and Cooling, CR Score 91/100; 4.8★ from 547 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Affordable Trade Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 13.
Most-reviewed: Affordable Trade Solutions, 137 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 13 ranked after Atlantic Shores Heating and Cooling; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Franklin HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 13 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantic Shores Heating and Cooling | 91 | 4.8★ (547) | Suffolk, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Affordable Trade Solutions | 90 | 5.0★ (137) | Suffolk, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Air Mechanix, LLC | 80 | 4.7★ (117) | Franklin | — | — |
| 4 | Embers LLC | 79 | 4.8★ (38) | Suffolk, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Heating & Air Conditioning | 78 | 4.9★ (18) | Suffolk, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Quality Aire Co. | 76 | 4.3★ (23) | Franklin | — | — |
| 7 | Puffin Mechanical | 75 | 5.0★ (47) | Norfolk, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Copeland's Refrigeration | 75 | 3.9★ (7) | Suffolk, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Parker Oil Co | 72 | 2.6★ (10) | Franklin | — | — |
| 10 | Parker Oil Co | 72 | 3.2★ (26) | Suffolk, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
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 review volume: 4.8★ from 547 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (547).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 12 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 13 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 19 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk, 18 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 14 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Franklin
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 17 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 19 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 21 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heidi's Comfort Zone | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Highground Services Inc. | 3.7★ (3) | In Franklin |
| M G Mechanical Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Reach Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Suffolk Refrigeration | 17 mi | |
| Virginia Air Services | 18 mi | |
| Wilbur R Drewry Electrical & Plumbing Contractor, Inc | 3.6★ (25) | 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 Virginia, Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) licenses Contractor license with an HVAC specialty; HVAC technicians hold tradesman licenses.
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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 13 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 |