144 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Gifford: Barker Air Conditioning and Heating, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 6,547 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Freedom Air and Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 144.
Most-reviewed: Sea Coast Air Conditioning & Sheet Metal Inc., 2,856 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 144 ranked after Barker Air Conditioning and Heating; ranked #3.
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144 Gifford HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 59 are open 24/7, 108 open Saturdays and 77 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 144 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barker Air Conditioning and Heating | 66 | 4.9★ (6,547) | Vero Beach, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Freedom Air and Plumbing | 65 | 4.9★ (1,681) | Vero Beach, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Sea Coast Air Conditioning & Sheet Metal Inc. | 64 | 5.0★ (2,856) | Fort Pierce, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Seacoast Air Conditioning Vero Beach | 64 | 4.9★ (607) | Vero Beach, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Del-Air Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electrical | 64 | 4.4★ (2,510) | Vero Beach, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Comfort Zone A/C & Heating | 63 | 4.9★ (215) | Vero Beach, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Grimes Heating & Air Conditioning | 63 | 4.9★ (1,606) | Fort Pierce, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Smith Services Heating and Air Conditioning | 62 | 4.8★ (242) | Vero Beach, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Star Quality Air Conditioning | 62 | 4.8★ (377) | Vero Beach, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Snyder Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electric | 61 | 4.9★ (2,548) | Port Saint Lucie, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 review volume: 4.9★ from 6,547 Google reviews, the most in Gifford.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vero Beach, 3 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,681 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Pierce, 13 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 2,856 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vero Beach, 3 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 607 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vero Beach, 1 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 2,510 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vero Beach, 2 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 215 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Pierce, 14 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,606 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vero Beach, 2 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 242 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vero Beach, 4 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 377 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Saint Lucie, 23 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,548 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Pierce, 18 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 947 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vero Beach, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,701 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vero Beach, 5 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 936 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Bay, 10 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 155 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vero Beach, 3 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gifford
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 176 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sebastian, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Saint Lucie, 24 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,397 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Saint Lucie, 25 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Saint Lucie, 25 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 928 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sebastian, 7 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 501 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Pierce, 10 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Pierce, 10 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 245 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Pierce, 17 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 260 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vero Beach, 6 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #27 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 36 of 144 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Campbell Cooling | 59 | 5.0★ (330) | 21 mi |
| 28 | Ellington AC & Electric | 59 | 4.8★ (96) | 10 mi |
| 29 | FL Sunshine AC LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (24) | 5 mi |
| 30 | NisAir Air Conditioning & Heating | 59 | 4.9★ (358) | 20 mi |
| 34 | Tru Air Cooling and Heating, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (304) | 18 mi |
| 36 | Family Heating and Air Inc | 58 | 4.5★ (104) | 9 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Gifford. 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 Florida, Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) licenses Certified or registered air conditioning (CAC, RA) and mechanical (CMC, RM) contractors.
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
In Florida, 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.
We scored 144 Gifford 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 Gifford 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 |