42 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Front Royal: Aire Serv of the Shenandoah Valley, CR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 1,453 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Powell's Plumbing & Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 42.
Most-reviewed: Powell's Plumbing & Air, 1,265 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 42 ranked after Aire Serv of the Shenandoah Valley; ranked #2.
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42 Front Royal HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 18 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 | Aire Serv of the Shenandoah Valley | 68 | 4.9★ (1,453) | Front Royal | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Powell's Plumbing & Air | 63 | 4.8★ (1,265) | Winchester, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Mountain Valley Home Comfort | 62 | 4.9★ (542) | Winchester, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Patriot Heating and Cooling | 62 | 4.9★ (497) | Woodstock, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | M.E. Flow, Inc. | 62 | 4.8★ (308) | Winchester, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Small Solutions | 61 | 4.9★ (338) | Winchester, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | AllTech Services, Inc | 61 | 4.9★ (186) | Winchester, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | ARS / Rescue Rooter | 60 | 4.8★ (196) | Winchester, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Farrell's Comfort Services | 60 | 5.0★ (255) | Winchester, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Absolute HVAC Guys LLC | 59 | 4.6★ (226) | Winchester, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,453 Google reviews, the most in Front Royal.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester, 17 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,265 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester, 19 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 542 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodstock, 18 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 497 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 308 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester, 17 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 338 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester, 16 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 186 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester, 17 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 196 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester, 17 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 255 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester, 16 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 226 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Front Royal
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Front Royal
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester, 24 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Front Royal
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Front Royal
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester, 19 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester, 19 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Front Royal
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Front Royal
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Front Royal
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester, 17 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodstock, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester, 16 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester, 19 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 | ECOTEMP | 52 | 4.0★ (4) | In Front Royal |
| 27 | H N Funkhouser & Co | 52 | 4.7★ (7) | 16 mi |
| 28 | Furlong's Sheetmetal Inc | 51 | 4.6★ (46) | 19 mi |
| 29 | Funkhouser Heating & cooling LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (7) | 12 mi |
| 30 | Polar Heating and Air Solutions | 51 | 5.0★ (9) | 13 mi |
| 31 | R P Bowers Refrigeration AC & Heating | 51 | 3.9★ (13) | 18 mi |
| 32 | Gills Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. | 50 | 4.5★ (41) | 21 mi |
| 33 | Holtzman Propane Fireplace Store & Propane Refill Station | 50 | 3.4★ (25) | 11 mi |
| 34 | S&S Heating And Cooling | 50 | 2.1★ (29) | In Front Royal |
| 35 | Advanced Integrated Mechanical Specialists LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (9) | 19 mi |
| 36 | Switchback Building LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (14) | In Front Royal |
| 37 | Shenandoah Refrigeration Inc | 49 | 4.6★ (10) | 21 mi |
| 38 | Micheal Paul's Heating and Cooling | 48 | 2.3★ (3) | 19 mi |
| 39 | Mountain Air Heating & Cooling | 48 | 3.7★ (3) | 18 mi |
| 40 | Sanders Plumbing | 45 | 5.0★ (17) | 23 mi |
| 41 | Ortts Electric | 44 | 4.5★ (34) | 21 mi |
| 42 | Arnette Landscapes Inc | 42 | 3.9★ (10) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Action Home Services | 25 mi | |
| Apple Valley Heating & AC | 17 mi | |
| Budget HVAC LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Front Royal |
| First Response Chimney Stove & Fireplace | 4.8★ (591) | In Front Royal |
| Green to Ground Electrical Services | 4.9★ (366) | In Front Royal |
| Hall Mechanical Inc | 3.1★ (15) | In Front Royal |
| LCI Services | In Front Royal | |
| Mechanical System Improvements | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Monument Plumbing, Heating & Air, Inc. | 10 mi | |
| Mr. Rooter Plumbing of the Shenandoah Valley | 4.9★ (986) | In Front Royal |
| My Air Comfort, Heating and Cooling, (Now Hiring! Leading Compensation!) | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Pastore Construction, Llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Front Royal |
| PCS HVAC | In Front Royal | |
| Potomac Plumbing & Gas Inc. | 4.9★ (236) | In Front Royal |
| Price Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Quarles Energy Services | 1.0★ (2) | In Front Royal |
| RCS Heating & Air | 19 mi | |
| Smith's Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Electrical | 17 mi | |
| Stanley Plumbing & Well Pump Service | 4.4★ (173) | In Front Royal |
| Team Electric Services Inc | In Front Royal |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Front Royal. 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 |
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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 42 Front Royal 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 Front Royal 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 |