64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8,170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 8,170 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7 Rupert Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
Best HVAC Contractors in Fuquay-Varina, NC (2026)
350 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Fuquay-Varina: Air Experts Heating & Cooling, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 8,170 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ideal Services Heating & Cooling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 350.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Michael & Son Services, 13,263 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 350 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
350 Fuquay-Varina HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 109 are open 24/7, 219 open Saturdays and 161 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 350 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Fuquay-Varina at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Experts Heating & Cooling | 64 | 4.9★ (8,170) | Raleigh, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ideal Services Heating & Cooling | 64 | 4.9★ (1,428) | Holly Springs, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning | 64 | 4.9★ (5,915) | Raleigh, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Maynor Service Company | 63 | 4.9★ (1,411) | Apex, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Clear Comfort Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | 63 | 5.0★ (702) | Apex, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Michael & Son Services | 62 | 4.8★ (13,263) | Raleigh, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Element Service Group | 62 | 4.9★ (739) | Apex, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | AnyDay Heating & Cooling | 62 | 4.8★ (2,151) | Garner, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Air Shield Heating & Cooling | 62 | 5.0★ (79) | Fuquay-Varina | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric | 62 | 4.9★ (6,469) | Raleigh, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 350 best HVAC contractors in Fuquay-Varina, ranked
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.
Based in Holly Springs, 6 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,428 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,428 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 110 Tradition Trail, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Based in Raleigh, 14 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 5,915 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 5,915 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2815 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Based in Apex, 9 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,411 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,411 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1000 Goodworth Dr, Apex, NC 27539
Based in Apex, 10 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 702 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 702 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Raleigh, 21 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 13,263 Google reviews, the most in Fuquay-Varina.
- 4.8★ from 13,263 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4001 Atlantic Ave, Raleigh, NC 27604
Based in Apex, 9 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 739 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 739 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2422 Reliance Ave, Apex, NC 27539
Based in Garner, 14 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 2,151 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 129 Technical Ct, Garner, NC 27529
Based in Fuquay-Varina
62/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Raleigh, 22 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 6,469 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 6,469 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8810 Westgate Park Dr Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27617
Based in Raleigh, 15 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,857 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 2,857 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 540 Pylon Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606
Based in Fuquay-Varina
61/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 2,213 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 2,213 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 280 Jarco Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Based in Fuquay-Varina
61/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 131 N Fuquay Ave Suite 105, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Based in Garner, 16 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 837 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 837 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2000 Citation Dr Ste 100, Garner, NC 27529
Based in Holly Springs, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 866 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 866 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 128 Thomas Mill Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Based in Fuquay-Varina
61/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 413 Ashdale Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Based in Raleigh, 8 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 226 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 226 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1008 Fieldgrass Pl, Raleigh, NC 27603
#18 6 & Fix
Based in Garner, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 875 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 875 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 317-A US Highway 70 East, Garner, NC 27529
Based in Raleigh, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 437 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 437 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9400 Ransdell Rd #7, Raleigh, NC 27603
Based in Raleigh, 19 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 2,120 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4901 Trademark Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
Based in Garner, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,090 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 2,090 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 600 Waterfield Ridge Pl, Garner, NC 27529
#22 Hooah
Based in Fuquay-Varina
60/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 1000 N Main St Suite 102, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Based in Raleigh, 24 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,779 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 2,779 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2730 Rowland Rd Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27615
Based in Cary, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 323 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 323 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1750 NW Maynard Rd Suite 105, Cary, NC 27513
Based in Raleigh, 23 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4,012 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 4,012 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2400 Sumner Blvd Suite 120, Raleigh, NC 27616
HVAC contractors ranked #26 to #50
#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 350 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Fuquay-Varina
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AC Today Heating and Air Conditioning | 4.9★ (88) | 13 mi |
| Air Secure | 4.6★ (124) | 12 mi |
| Atlantic Corp. | 4.6★ (93) | In Fuquay-Varina |
| Big Monkey Renovation & Repair, Inc | 4.4★ (79) | In Fuquay-Varina |
| Bud Matthews Services | 4.8★ (650) | 22 mi |
| CoolGreen Heating & Air | 4.8★ (94) | 13 mi |
| Cooper's Heating and Cooling LLP | 5.0★ (2) | In Fuquay-Varina |
| Don Stevens Air Conditioning, Heating, & Electrical Service | In Fuquay-Varina | |
| Fogg HVAC Inc. | 4.7★ (94) | 12 mi |
| Forced Air Mechanical | 5.0★ (2) | In Fuquay-Varina |
| Heat Miser HVAC | In Fuquay-Varina | |
| Herring Heating and Air | In Fuquay-Varina | |
| HVAC Specialist Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Fuquay-Varina |
| J & J Heating and Air Conditioning | In Fuquay-Varina | |
| Main Street Plumbing | 4.8★ (55) | In Fuquay-Varina |
| Nugent Plumbing and Pumps, LLC | 4.7★ (89) | In Fuquay-Varina |
| Rardon Home Performance | In Fuquay-Varina | |
| Total Air Repair | In Fuquay-Varina | |
| Victory A/C LLC | In Fuquay-Varina | |
| Wayne Bryant Heating & Cooling LLC | 4.8★ (41) | 9 mi |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Fuquay-Varina?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Fuquay-Varina. 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 |
How to check an HVAC contractor's license in North Carolina
In North Carolina, North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors licenses Heating and air conditioning contractor licenses.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 North Carolina
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.
How we ranked Fuquay-Varina HVAC contractors
We scored 350 Fuquay-Varina 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 Fuquay-Varina 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 |
HVAC contractors in Fuquay-Varina: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Fuquay-Varina?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Fuquay-Varina, NC is Air Experts Heating & Cooling with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 8,170 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Ideal Services Heating & Cooling (#2) and Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning (#3) follow. We ranked 350 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Fuquay-Varina?
ContractorsRanked ranks 350 HVAC contractors serving Fuquay-Varina, NC. 14 of them are based in Fuquay-Varina; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in Fuquay-Varina are open 24/7?
109 ranked HVAC contractors in Fuquay-Varina post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Air Experts Heating & Cooling (#1), Ideal Services Heating & Cooling (#2) and Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Fuquay-Varina work on weekends?
219 of 350 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 161 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Air Experts Heating & Cooling (#1), Ideal Services Heating & Cooling (#2) and Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors handles licensing and covers Heating and air conditioning contractor licenses.
How much does ac replacement cost in Fuquay-Varina?
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 Fuquay-Varina. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Fuquay-Varina HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 350 rated HVAC contractors in Fuquay-Varina is 4.9★, with a median of 38 reviews. Michael & Son Services has the most, 13,263 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Fuquay-Varina?
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.
Update log for Fuquay-Varina
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 350 hvac contractors serving Fuquay-Varina.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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