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Best HVAC Contractors in Glace Bay, NS (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Glace Bay: Mercer Fuels Ltd, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 228 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mackenzie Electrical Services Ltd, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 26.

  3. 13

    Most-reviewed: Clean Air Atlantic, 447 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #13.

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

26 Glace Bay HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 26 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Glace Bay at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Glace Bay at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Mercer Fuels Ltd595.0★ (228)Sydney, 19 km away—Overall
2Mackenzie Electrical Services Ltd584.2★ (67)Sydney, 15 km away24/7Emergencies
3Happy Home Assistant575.0★ (87)Sydney, 19 km awayEvenings—
4Otto Strong's Burner Service574.1★ (14)Glace Bay——
5Dave the Plumber Plumbing and Heating Ltd.574.7★ (132)Sydney, 19 km away——
6BEST Heat Pump Cleaning565.0★ (34)Sydney Mines, 21 km awaySat · Evenings—
7Hickey & Lynk Oil Burner Service Ltd564.7★ (26)Glace Bay——
8Greenfoot Energy Solutions565.0★ (66)Sydney, 18 km away——
9BEMAC HVAC LTD.564.7★ (12)Sydney, 18 km awaySat · Sun—
10Clark's Oil Burner Services565.0★ (3)Glace BaySat · Sun—

The 26 best HVAC contractors in Glace Bay, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Glace Bay

    #1 Mercer Fuels Ltd

    Based in Sydney, 19 km away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 228 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 228 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    64 Brookland St, Sydney, NS B1P 5B2
    View profile for Mercer Fuels Ltd(902) 539-4242

  3. #3 Happy Home Assistant

    Based in Sydney, 19 km away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    64 Brookland St, Sydney, NS B1P 5B2
    View profile for Happy Home Assistant(902) 500-9828

  6. #6 BEST Heat Pump Cleaning

    Based in Sydney Mines, 21 km away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    53 Convent St, Sydney Mines, NS B1V 1K2
    View profile for BEST Heat Pump Cleaning(902) 220-3546

  8. #8 Greenfoot Energy Solutions

    Based in Sydney, 18 km away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    890 Victoria Rd, Sydney, NS B1N 1K2
    View profile for Greenfoot Energy Solutions(902) 706-0917

  9. #9 BEMAC HVAC LTD.

    Based in Sydney, 18 km away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    165 Bison Dr, Sydney, NS B1N 0A8
    View profile for BEMAC HVAC LTD.(902) 304-5217

  10. #10 Clark's Oil Burner Services

    Based in Glace Bay

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun 9 AM–12 PM
    Address
    23 Tenth St, Glace Bay, NS B1A 4L6
    View profile for Clark's Oil Burner Services(902) 849-3352

  12. #12 AAA Plumbing and Heating

    Based in Sydney, 21 km away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 42 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    471 Portsway Ave, Edwardsville, NS B2A 4S9
    View profile for AAA Plumbing and Heating(902) 564-8841

  13. #13 Clean Air Atlantic

    Based in Sydney, 21 km away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 447 Google reviews, the most in Glace Bay.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 447 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    453 Portsway Ave, Edwardsville, NS B2A 3Y8
    View profile for Clean Air Atlantic(902) 562-1031

  14. #14 J. Wilkie Mechanical Inc

    Based in Sydney, 26 km away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    86 Mountain Rd, Sydney, NS B1L 1A9
    View profile for J. Wilkie Mechanical Inc(902) 565-7943

  15. #15 Hall's HVAC & Electrical

    Based in Sydney, 17 km away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Tue–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    44 Reeves St, Sydney, NS B1P 3C5
    View profile for Hall's HVAC & Electrical(902) 904-5561

  18. #18 Macaskills Oil Heat Services

    Based in Sydney, 18 km away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    299 Borden St, Sydney, NS B1N 1H2
    View profile for Macaskills Oil Heat Services(902) 304-9004

  19. #19 Blue Ox Refrigeration Ltd.

    Based in Sydney, 23 km away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    340 Keltic Dr Unit L, Sydney, NS B1L 1V4
    View profile for Blue Ox Refrigeration Ltd.(902) 590-2240

  20. #20 Cape Breton HVAC

    Based in Sydney, 19 km away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    181 St Anns St, Sydney, NS B1N 1B1
    View profile for Cape Breton HVAC(902) 317-5044

  21. #21 SOS Plumbing and Heating

    Based in Sydney, 20 km away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    22 Bayview St, Sydney, NS B1S 2C5
    View profile for SOS Plumbing and Heating(902) 577-2664

  22. #22 ARL Mechanical Ltd.

    Based in Sydney, 24 km away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    618 Keltic Dr, Sydney, NS B1L 1B6
    View profile for ARL Mechanical Ltd.(902) 537-1905

All 26 HVAC contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

HVAC contractors in Glace Bay, ranks 26 to 26
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26EZ Flow Plumbing and Heating Ltd.465.0★ (3)18 km

Also serving Glace Bay

14 more HVAC contractors within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked HVAC contractors serving Glace Bay
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AMJ Plumbing & Heating25 km
B&M Burner Service Ltd15 km
Brian Jessome's Plumbing & Heating23 km
Carmichael Engineering Ltd4.5★ (2)23 km
ClarTell Plumbing and Heating24 km
East Coast Mechanical Services4.0★ (4)In Glace Bay
Household Hvac4.0★ (1)In Glace Bay
Max-Air Sheet Metal17 km
McNeil W J Plumbing & Heating5.0★ (1)In Glace Bay
Oakley’s Heat Pumps and Ventilation LTD.5.0★ (1)19 km
Pro Desk at RONA19 km
Pro Desk at RONA23 km
Somers Refrigeration1.0★ (1)18 km
Transit Plumbing & Heating Ltd21 km

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Glace Bay?

US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Glace Bay. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Glace Bay?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
AC replacementCA$5,460CA$8,400CA$11,350Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)October 2026
Furnace replacementCA$3,970CA$6,770CA$9,690Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)October 2026

When to hire an HVAC contractor in Nova Scotia

In Nova Scotia, 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 Glace Bay HVAC contractors

We scored 26 Glace Bay 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 Glace Bay 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 Glace Bay: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Glace Bay?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Glace Bay, NS is Mercer Fuels Ltd with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 228 Google reviews. Mackenzie Electrical Services Ltd (#2) and Happy Home Assistant (#3) follow. We ranked 26 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Glace Bay?

ContractorsRanked ranks 26 HVAC contractors serving Glace Bay, NS. 5 of them are based in Glace Bay; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 14 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Glace Bay are open 24/7?

2 ranked HVAC contractors in Glace Bay post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mackenzie Electrical Services Ltd (#2) and AAA Plumbing and Heating (#12). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Glace Bay work on weekends?

4 of 26 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are BEST Heat Pump Cleaning (#6), BEMAC HVAC LTD. (#9) and Clark's Oil Burner Services (#10). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does ac replacement cost in Glace Bay?

AC replacement typically costs CA$5,460 to CA$11,350, with CA$8,400 typical (Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Glace Bay. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Glace Bay HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 26 rated HVAC contractors in Glace Bay is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. Clean Air Atlantic has the most, 447 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Glace Bay?

In Nova Scotia, 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 Glace Bay

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 26 hvac contractors serving Glace Bay.

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