94 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Gardiner: Dave's World Augusta, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 314 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Aire Serv of Lewiston, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 94.
Most-reviewed: Dog House Heating Air, and Plumbing, LLC, 1,388 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 94 ranked; ranked #7.
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94 Gardiner HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 19 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 94 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave's World Augusta | 62 | 4.9★ (314) | Augusta, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Aire Serv of Lewiston | 59 | 4.7★ (363) | Auburn, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Freedom Electric | 58 | 5.0★ (35) | Augusta, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Beaulieu Energy Services | 57 | 4.9★ (82) | Topsham, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Central Maine Heating Services LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (41) | Auburn, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Harry’s Heating & A/C, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (40) | Auburn, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Dog House Heating Air, and Plumbing, LLC | 56 | 4.8★ (1,388) | Brunswick, 24 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Heat Pumps of Maine | 56 | 5.0★ (391) | Lewiston, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Williams Fuel Company | 55 | 4.7★ (34) | Gardiner | — | — |
| 10 | Always There Heating LLC | 55 | 4.8★ (84) | Augusta, 9 mi away | — | — |
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 trade focus: 4.9★ from 314 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 24 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 363 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 12 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topsham, 22 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 20 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 21 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brunswick, 24 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,388 Google reviews, the most in Gardiner.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewiston, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 391 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardiner
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 9 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 6 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewiston, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brunswick, 21 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardiner
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 6 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 7 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turner, 23 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bath, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brunswick, 24 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollis, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 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 #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 94 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207 Solar & Heat Pumps | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| A & R Plumbing & Heating Services | 5.0★ (9) | 24 mi |
| Adlers Plumbing & Heating | 3.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| Aeroseal and Home Performance | 2.6★ (5) | In Gardiner |
| Bissonnette Plumbing & Heating | 1.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| BuzzBern's Heat Pump Service | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| C & M Plumbing & Heating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Dan Niles Plumbing & Heating | 4.2★ (5) | 14 mi |
| Dezi Oil Burner Services | 3.6★ (14) | 24 mi |
| Fermin Companies LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Icon Environmental Consultants of Maine | 5 mi | |
| J & S Oil Heat Services & Delivery | 3.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
| Maine Heating Solutions | 1.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Manchester Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Neil Chesley Plumbing & Heating | 4.2★ (5) | 10 mi |
| Paul's Oil Burner Services | 4.0★ (22) | 24 mi |
| Peter J Lajoie Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| RDL Mechanical Contractor | 4.0★ (6) | 19 mi |
| Robert Dulac Plumbing & Heating | 1.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Waterville Maine Heating, Plumbing, Electrical, Air Conditioning Contractor | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Gardiner. 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 Maine, furnace and heat pump calls peak in the coldest winter weeks and AC calls in summer heat waves. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance or a replacement.
We scored 94 Gardiner 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 Gardiner 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 |