852 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Gilberts: G & R Heating and Air, CR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 2,067 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Lifeline Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 852.
Most-reviewed: ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric, 22,524 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 852 ranked; ranked #9.
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852 Gilberts HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 396 are open 24/7, 624 open Saturdays and 525 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 852 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G & R Heating and Air | 65 | 4.8★ (2,067) | Gilberts | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Lifeline Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | 64 | 4.9★ (3,222) | Elgin, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Climate Control Services LLC | 64 | 5.0★ (776) | Elgin, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Leith Heating and Cooling Inc. | 64 | 5.0★ (784) | Elgin, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Kustom Heating and Cooling | 64 | 5.0★ (1,021) | Elgin, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical Inc. | 63 | 4.9★ (6,580) | McHenry, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | 24HR Home Comfort Services | 63 | 4.9★ (1,374) | Lake in the Hills, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | JNL Climate Control, Inc. | 62 | 4.9★ (820) | Huntley, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 62 | 4.7★ (22,524) | Arlington Heights, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 10 | Advantage Heating & Cooling | 62 | 4.9★ (351) | Elgin, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,067 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Elgin, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 3,222 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Elgin, 3 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 776 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Elgin, 3 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 784 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Elgin, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,021 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in McHenry, 15 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 6,580 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Lake in the Hills, 8 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,374 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Huntley, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 820 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Arlington Heights, 20 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 22,524 Google reviews, the most in Gilberts.
Based in Elgin, 4 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 351 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Batavia, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,593 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Carpentersville, 4 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 483 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Hoffman Estates, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 939 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Crystal Lake, 9 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,043 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Elgin, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 412 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Crystal Lake, 9 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 571 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Saint Charles, 14 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,873 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in West Chicago, 15 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,482 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Carol Stream, 20 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 7,723 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in West Dundee, 5 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 138 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Hoffman Estates, 12 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 530 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Crystal Lake, 10 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 744 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Furnace repair service”.
Based in Woodstock, 15 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,222 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Rolling Meadows, 17 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Algonquin, 7 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
#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 852 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & J General | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Alex’s Duct Cleaning | 5.0★ (269) | 11 mi |
| AM to PM Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Andrej's Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Bill's Heating and Cooling Service | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| BP HEATING LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Conservative Heating & Air Conditioning | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Countryview heating and cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| D & D Comfort Inc. Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. | 4.9★ (110) | 4 mi |
| Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric | 4.8★ (506) | 13 mi |
| Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Electric | 4.7★ (2,787) | 20 mi |
| Hoffman Commercial Heating and Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| HVAC Options Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| LE Heating And Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Magic HVAC Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Newton's HVAC | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Nick's Action Air | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Northway Heating, Cooling & Sheet Metal, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| One Call Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Vita HVAC Services | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Gilberts. 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 Illinois, 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 852 Gilberts 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 Gilberts 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 |