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Best HVAC Contractors in Gatesville, TX (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Gatesville: Triple A HVAC, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Deane Electric & Air Conditioning, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 59.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Aire Serv of Killeen, 500 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 59 ranked; ranked #3.

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

59 Gatesville HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 34 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 59 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Gatesville at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Gatesville at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Triple A HVAC615.0★ (127)Belton, 17 mi away24/7Overall
2Deane Electric & Air Conditioning, LLC614.7★ (404)Killeen, 22 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Aire Serv of Killeen614.7★ (500)Killeen, 25 mi away24/7Most reviews
4Elite Heating and Air Conditioning604.9★ (200)Copperas Cove, 24 mi away24/7—
5Muegge Air - Gatesville604.7★ (203)Gatesville——
6Awesome Air & Heat Service594.9★ (179)Pflugerville, 9 mi awayEvenings—
7Killeen Heating and Air Conditioning594.5★ (263)Killeen, 23 mi away24/7—
8A.R.C Air Comfort Systems594.9★ (138)Fort Hood, 19 mi away24/7—
9All Star Heat & Air595.0★ (73)Belton, 21 mi away24/7—
10Cool Time HVAC, LLC595.0★ (89)Cedar Park, 24 mi away24/7—

The 59 best HVAC contractors in Gatesville, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Gatesville

    #1 Triple A HVAC

    Based in Belton, 17 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Triple A HVAC(254) 239-0492

  3. #3 Aire Serv of Killeen

    Based in Killeen, 25 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 500 Google reviews, the most in Gatesville.

    • 4.7★ from 500 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1106 W Stan Schlueter Loop Ste 102, Killeen, TX 76549
    View profile for Aire Serv of Killeen(254) 876-5916

  11. #11 The Coolest Air

    Based in Killeen, 24 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 333 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 333 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1715 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Killeen, TX 76543
    View profile for The Coolest Air(254) 278-7800

  13. #13 Jim's Heating and Air

    Based in Gatesville

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    • 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1412 Pleasant St, Gatesville, TX 76528
    View profile for Jim's Heating and Air(254) 223-3575

  14. #14 Air to the Max LLC

    Based in Killeen, 22 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 157 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1304 E Rancier Ave, Killeen, TX 76541
    View profile for Air to the Max LLC(254) 338-3554

  15. #15 Iceteq

    Based in Brushy Creek, 9 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Iceteq(512) 587-5383

  22. #22 True Comfort Air

    Based in Bastrop, 11 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for True Comfort Air(737) 410-6123

  23. #23 Ellis Air Systems

    Based in Killeen, 24 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 465 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.6★ from 465 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3513 Florence Rd, Killeen, TX 76542
    View profile for Ellis Air Systems(254) 526-5410

  24. #24 All-Star Air

    Based in Gatesville

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    907 Cedar Ridge Rd, Gatesville, TX 76528
    View profile for All-Star Air(254) 679-6173

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 59 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in Gatesville, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26GUSTO’S HEATING & AIR + HANDYMAN SERVICES535.0★ (28)15 mi
27Air Conditioning, Heating & Furnace Repair Service534.9★ (17)24 mi
28Aire Serv of Killeen535.0★ (8)25 mi
29Jay's Heating Cooling And Refrigeration525.0★ (12)16 mi
30On Point Service Company524.7★ (62)20 mi
31Slater Air & Refrigeration524.3★ (10)19 mi
32Prichard's Air Conditioning and Heating525.0★ (5)24 mi
33Royal AC and Heating523.9★ (250)24 mi
34Victory Mechanical524.7★ (13)24 mi
35Allen Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.515.0★ (4)24 mi
36Heating and Cooling513.6★ (30)22 mi
37Impact Mechanical & HVAC514.4★ (7)21 mi
38AirBenders Heating and Air515.0★ (32)23 mi
39Killeen Heating & Air Conditioning514.8★ (8)24 mi
40A.R.T Heating & Air Conditioning514.0★ (51)23 mi
41Dragon Air Duct Cleaners514.8★ (5)22 mi
42A.R.T. Heating & Air Conditioning514.2★ (73)21 mi
43Quality Heating & Air Conditioning513.8★ (57)23 mi
44CSK Air Conditioning & Heating505.0★ (4)22 mi
45Harker Heights Heating and Air Conditioning504.4★ (37)23 mi
46Sears Heating and Air Conditioning493.2★ (5)24 mi
47TMS Heating & Air Conditioning494.5★ (23)23 mi
48Fair Air Heating And Cooling495.0★ (6)23 mi
49Trane484.8★ (4)24 mi
50Air Control483.8★ (4)22 mi

Also serving Gatesville

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.

Unranked HVAC contractors serving Gatesville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A-1 Air Conditioning & Heating2.0★ (1)24 mi
ACUNITED19 mi
Alpha Services15 mi
BTTR Air15 mi
Cabrera Heating & Air Conditioning22 mi
Circle R Heating & Air Inc5.0★ (1)In Gatesville
Cold Fusion TX4.7★ (12)25 mi
Dr. Watts Electric, Heating & Air2.9★ (22)22 mi
Fix Air Services22 mi
hillers heating and air conditioning5.0★ (1)16 mi
HVAC CONTRFLO fl22 mi
JAYS HEATING COOLING & REFRIGERATION2.0★ (1)25 mi
JRRR5.0★ (1)15 mi
Misc15 mi
O Neal Heating Air Ocnd3.0★ (2)22 mi
Precision Electric5.0★ (1)19 mi
Pro Services Temple5.0★ (1)20 mi
Redman Service Co5.0★ (1)24 mi
Rich Construction & Service, LP Rich Services5.0★ (2)24 mi
Texas Commercial Refrigeration LLCIn Gatesville

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Gatesville?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Gatesville?
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 Texas

In Texas, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licenses Air conditioning and refrigeration contractor licenses (Class A and B).

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. 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 Texas

In Texas, 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 Gatesville HVAC contractors

We scored 59 Gatesville 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Gatesville data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

HVAC contractors in Gatesville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Gatesville?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Gatesville, TX is Triple A HVAC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Deane Electric & Air Conditioning, LLC (#2) and Aire Serv of Killeen (#3) follow. We ranked 59 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Gatesville?

ContractorsRanked ranks 59 HVAC contractors serving Gatesville, TX. 6 of them are based in Gatesville; 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 Gatesville are open 24/7?

15 ranked HVAC contractors in Gatesville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Triple A HVAC (#1), Deane Electric & Air Conditioning, LLC (#2) and Aire Serv of Killeen (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Gatesville work on weekends?

34 of 59 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 21 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Triple A HVAC (#1), Deane Electric & Air Conditioning, LLC (#2) and Aire Serv of Killeen (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In Texas, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) handles licensing and covers Air conditioning and refrigeration contractor licenses (Class A and B). Search the business or license number at https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/LicenseSearch/.

How much does ac replacement cost in Gatesville?

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 Gatesville. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Gatesville HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 59 rated HVAC contractors in Gatesville is 4.8★, with a median of 23 reviews. Aire Serv of Killeen has the most, 500 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Gatesville?

In Texas, 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 Gatesville

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 59 hvac contractors serving Gatesville.

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