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Best HVAC Contractors in Fultondale, AL (2026)

295 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Fultondale: Standard Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, CR Score 92/100; 4.9★ from 1,888 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ethridge Heating and Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 295.

  3. 7

    Most-reviewed: Service Experts Birmingham, 3,209 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 295 ranked; ranked #7.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

295 Fultondale HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 97 are open 24/7, 182 open Saturdays and 127 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 295 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the HVAC contractors in Birmingham ranking. See HVAC contractors in Birmingham

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Fultondale at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Fultondale at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Standard Heating, Cooling & Plumbing924.9★ (1,888)Birmingham, 7 mi away24/7Overall
2Ethridge Heating and Air924.9★ (979)Birmingham, 4 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Skelton's Heating, Cooling & Plumbing915.0★ (2,961)Birmingham, 17 mi away24/7—
4Brown Heating, Cooling & Plumbing914.9★ (3,134)Hueytown, 15 mi away24/7—
5Alatec Heating & Cooling914.9★ (198)Fultondale24/7—
6One Source Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical914.8★ (810)Birmingham, 5 mi away24/7—
7Service Experts Birmingham914.7★ (3,209)Irondale, 10 mi away24/7Most reviews
8Wilbur's Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing904.8★ (1,124)Birmingham, 9 mi away24/7—
9Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical904.9★ (432)Birmingham, 8 mi away24/7—
10Comfort Dynamics Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical904.7★ (2,254)Birmingham, 12 mi away24/7—

The 295 best HVAC contractors in Fultondale, ranked

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.

  14. #14 Air Experts

    Based in Birmingham, 14 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 425 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 425 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7154 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
    View profile for Air Experts(205) 289-8510

  18. #18 Guin Service, LLC

    Based in Irondale, 7 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,185 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Address
    2880 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale, AL 35210
    View profile for Guin Service, LLC(205) 825-8996

HVAC contractors ranked #27 to #27

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #27 to #27, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 27 of 295 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in Fultondale, ranks 27 to 27
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
27Stegall Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing864.6★ (137)6 mi

Also serving Fultondale

2 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.

Unranked HVAC contractors serving Fultondale
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aux Home Services4.7★ (1,581)20 mi
Trade Flow5.0★ (43)8 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Fultondale?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Fultondale. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Fultondale?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
AC replacement$3,887$5,978$8,073Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026
Furnace replacement$2,823$4,814$6,896Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check an HVAC contractor's license in Alabama

In Alabama, Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors licenses Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

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

When to hire an HVAC contractor in Alabama

In Alabama, 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.

How we ranked Fultondale HVAC contractors

We scored 295 Fultondale 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Fultondale data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

HVAC contractors in Fultondale: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Fultondale?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Fultondale, AL is Standard Heating, Cooling & Plumbing with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,888 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Ethridge Heating and Air (#2) and Skelton's Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 295 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Fultondale?

ContractorsRanked ranks 295 HVAC contractors serving Fultondale, AL. 1 of them is based in Fultondale; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 2 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Fultondale are open 24/7?

97 ranked HVAC contractors in Fultondale post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Standard Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (#1), Ethridge Heating and Air (#2) and Skelton's Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Fultondale work on weekends?

182 of 295 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 127 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Standard Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (#1), Ethridge Heating and Air (#2) and Skelton's Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in Alabama?

In Alabama, Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors handles licensing and covers Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.

How much does ac replacement cost in Fultondale?

AC replacement typically costs $3,887 to $8,073, with $5,978 typical (Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Fultondale. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Fultondale HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 295 rated HVAC contractors in Fultondale is 4.9★, with a median of 18 reviews. Service Experts Birmingham has the most, 3,209 reviews, and ranks #7. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

When is the best time to hire an HVAC contractor in Fultondale?

In Alabama, 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.

Update log for Fultondale

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 295 hvac contractors serving Fultondale.
  2. October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.

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