63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,078 Google reviews, the most in Galax.
- 4.8★ from 3,078 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 130 Greyhound Rd, Mt Airy, NC 27030
Best HVAC Contractors in Galax, VA (2026)
15 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Galax: Jay's AC, Furnace & Plumbing Repair, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 3,078 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Wythe Home Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 15.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Friendly Heating & Cooling, Inc., 643 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 15 ranked after Jay's AC, Furnace & Plumbing Repair; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Galax HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Galax at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jay's AC, Furnace & Plumbing Repair | 63 | 4.8★ (3,078) | Mount Airy, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Wythe Home Services | 59 | 4.8★ (396) | Wytheville, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Expert Services, LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (136) | Dublin, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Friendly Heating & Cooling, Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (643) | Mount Airy, 20 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Granite City Heating & Air | 55 | 5.0★ (128) | Mount Airy, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | E & L Diamond Electric Cooling & Heating Co | 54 | 4.1★ (66) | Galax | — | — |
| 7 | Hall Propane | 53 | 4.9★ (116) | Mount Airy, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Mt Airy Refrigeration | 51 | 4.5★ (10) | Mount Airy, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Mayberry Heating & Air Conditioning | 50 | 4.6★ (32) | Mount Airy, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Homestead Oil Corporation | 49 | 4.3★ (45) | Wytheville, 22 mi away | — | — |
The 15 best HVAC contractors in Galax, 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 Wytheville, 21 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 396 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 396 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 735 E Lexington St, Wytheville, VA 24382
Based in Dublin, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 10 AM–6 PM
Based in Mount Airy, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 643 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 643 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 810 W Lebanon St, Mt Airy, NC 27030
Based in Mount Airy, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1218 N South St, Mt Airy, NC 27030
Based in Galax
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 4.1★ from 66 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1000 S Main St, Galax, VA 24333
#7 Hall Propane
Based in Mount Airy, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 173 Kodiak Ln, Mt Airy, NC 27030
Based in Mount Airy, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 262 Glass Rd, Mt Airy, NC 27030
Based in Mount Airy, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1105 W Pine St, Mt Airy, NC 27030
Based in Wytheville, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 4.3★ from 45 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1250 W Pine St, Wytheville, VA 24382
Based in Mount Airy, 17 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 873 Oak Grove Church Rd, Mt Airy, NC 27030
Based in Mount Airy, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 650 Riverside Dr, Mt Airy, NC 27030
Based in Mount Airy, 18 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
- Address
- 1463 Fancy Gap Rd, Mt Airy, NC 27030
Based in Mount Airy, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 506 E Oak St, Mt Airy, NC 27030
Based in Woodlawn, 21 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
Also serving Galax
11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton King Company | 24 mi | |
| Cockerham Energy | In Galax | |
| Hall Propane | In Galax | |
| Hall Propane | 21 mi | |
| Jay's Plumbing, Heating & AC Repair | 7 mi | |
| King & King Hvac | 22 mi | |
| Matthews Heating Solutions | In Galax | |
| Parkway Electrical Heating-Cooling | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Roberts' Plumbing Electric and Backhoe | In Galax | |
| Service Pro | 22 mi | |
| Shupe's Heat & Air | In Galax |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Galax?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Galax. 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 Virginia
In Virginia, Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) licenses Contractor license with an HVAC specialty; HVAC technicians hold tradesman licenses.
- Search the business name or license number on the Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) license lookup.
- 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 Virginia
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 Galax HVAC contractors
We scored 15 Galax 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 Galax 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 Galax: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Galax?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Galax, VA is Jay's AC, Furnace & Plumbing Repair with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 3,078 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Wythe Home Services (#2) and Expert Services, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 15 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Galax?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 HVAC contractors serving Galax, VA. 1 of them is based in Galax; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 11 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in Galax are open 24/7?
4 ranked HVAC contractors in Galax post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Jay's AC, Furnace & Plumbing Repair (#1), Wythe Home Services (#2) and Granite City Heating & Air (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Galax work on weekends?
5 of 15 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jay's AC, Furnace & Plumbing Repair (#1), Wythe Home Services (#2) and Expert Services, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in Virginia?
In Virginia, Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) handles licensing and covers Contractor license with an HVAC specialty; HVAC technicians hold tradesman licenses. Search the business or license number at https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/LicenseLookup.
How much does ac replacement cost in Galax?
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 Galax. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Galax HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated HVAC contractors in Galax is 4.8★, with a median of 45 reviews. Jay's AC, Furnace & Plumbing Repair has the most, 3,078 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Galax?
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 Galax
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 hvac contractors serving Galax.
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