62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,832 Google reviews, the most in Gardner.
- 4.9★ from 1,832 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 96 Old Wilton Rd #1, Milford, NH 03055
Best HVAC Contractors in Gardner, MA (2026)
208 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Gardner: Sanford Temperature Control, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 1,832 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Wilson Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 208.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Pioneer Valley Environmental, 1,305 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 208 ranked after Sanford Temperature Control; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
208 Gardner HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 63 are open 24/7, 99 open Saturdays and 69 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 208 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Gardner at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanford Temperature Control | 62 | 4.9★ (1,832) | Milford, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Wilson Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. | 62 | 4.9★ (1,275) | Fitchburg, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | DeWolfe Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | 61 | 4.8★ (748) | West Boylston, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Precision Home Services | 61 | 4.9★ (1,017) | Northborough, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Pioneer Valley Environmental | 61 | 4.8★ (1,305) | Ware, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Chair City Oil and Heating | 61 | 4.8★ (210) | Gardner | Sat | — |
| 7 | Spuria Stove Services | 60 | 4.9★ (34) | Ashburnham, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | JD Ductless | 59 | 5.0★ (70) | Fall River, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Eastwood Plumbing & Heating LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (53) | Athol, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Landry Mechanical Inc Plumbing HVAC & Electric | 58 | 4.8★ (270) | Shrewsbury, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 208 best HVAC contractors in Gardner, 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 Fitchburg, 23 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,275 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,275 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 35 Lomar Park Dr, Pepperell, MA 01463
Based in West Boylston, 20 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 748 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 748 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 211 Shrewsbury St, West Boylston, MA 01583
Based in Northborough, 25 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,017 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,017 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5 Goddard Rd, Northborough, MA 01532
Based in Ware, 25 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,305 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,305 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1 E Main St, Ware, MA 01082
Based in Gardner
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 210 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 210 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 525 Main St, Gardner, MA 01440
Based in Ashburnham, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1 Gardner Rd, Ashburnham, MA 01430
#8 JD Ductless
Based in Fall River, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Athol, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Shrewsbury, 25 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 270 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 270 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 334 Boston Tpke, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Based in Athol, 1 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#12 Jay Moody HVAC
Based in Leominster, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 721 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 721 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 40 Albert Dr, Leominster, MA 01453
Based in Sterling, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 400 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 400 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 32 Pratts Junction Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
Based in Leominster, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 61 Sack Blvd, Leominster, MA 01453
#15 Brideau Energy
Based in Fitchburg, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 517 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 517 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 49 Cobbler Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Based in Worcester, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 119 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 255 Park Ave #1000, Worcester, MA 01609
Based in Auburn, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Holden, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 697 Main St suite 256, Holden, MA 01520
Based in Worcester, 22 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 76 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 330 Tacoma St # 2A, Worcester, MA 01605
Based in Leominster, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 29 Commercial Rd, Leominster, MA 01453
#21 A&D Ductless LLC
Based in Acton, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in New Ipswich, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.5★ from 58 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 12 River St, Jaffrey, NH 03452
Based in Blackstone, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Clinton, 24 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 52 Highland Cmns E, Berlin, MA 01503
#25 Nolan Heating
Based in Ashburnham, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8 Blue Ave, Ashburnham, MA 01430
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 208 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Gardner
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bankowski Oil & Heating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Gardner |
| Central Total Comfort AC | 5.0★ (8) | 24 mi |
| Comfort Pros Mini Splits | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| D-E Corporation Sheet Metal/Welding HVAC Systems | 2.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Denary Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (11) | 24 mi |
| Denommee Plumbing, HVAC & Electric | 4.9★ (51) | 23 mi |
| GOAT Mechanical LLC | 2.3★ (3) | 14 mi |
| Higgins Mechanical | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Higgins Mechanical Inc | 1.0★ (1) | In Gardner |
| Homeworks Heating and Air Conditioning | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Kirouac Mechanical | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| M.Y. Plumbing & Heating LLC | 5.0★ (52) | 23 mi |
| Mark Kooyomjian Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Michael Cook HVAC/R Services | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Monroe Home Solutions | 4.7★ (340) | 19 mi |
| Morris Mechanical Sales and Service, Inc. | 5.0★ (4) | 19 mi |
| Petro Home Services | 2.0★ (4) | 19 mi |
| Protek Heating | 5.0★ (6) | 23 mi |
| Superior Heating and AC | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Wotton Heating | 5.0★ (2) | In Gardner |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Gardner?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Gardner. 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 |
When to hire an HVAC contractor in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, 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.
How we ranked Gardner HVAC contractors
We scored 208 Gardner 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 Gardner 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 Gardner: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Gardner?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Gardner, MA is Sanford Temperature Control with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,832 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Wilson Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. (#2) and DeWolfe Plumbing, Heating & Cooling (#3) follow. We ranked 208 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Gardner?
ContractorsRanked ranks 208 HVAC contractors serving Gardner, MA. 3 of them are based in Gardner; 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 Gardner are open 24/7?
63 ranked HVAC contractors in Gardner post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Sanford Temperature Control (#1), Wilson Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. (#2) and DeWolfe Plumbing, Heating & Cooling (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Gardner work on weekends?
99 of 208 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 69 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sanford Temperature Control (#1), Wilson Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. (#2) and DeWolfe Plumbing, Heating & Cooling (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does ac replacement cost in Gardner?
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 Gardner. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Gardner HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 208 rated HVAC contractors in Gardner is 4.9★, with a median of 16 reviews. Sanford Temperature Control has the most, 1,832 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 Gardner?
In Massachusetts, 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.
How does ContractorsRanked rank HVAC contractors?
Each HVAC contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Gardner
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 208 hvac contractors serving Gardner.
- October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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