Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
9 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Grand Centre: McMurray Mechanical Ltd., CR Score 89/100; 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): COLD BLOODED HVAC-R LTD., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 9.
Most-reviewed: Thor Plumbing and Heating Ltd., 38 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
9 Grand Centre HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 9 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McMurray Mechanical Ltd. | 89 | 4.9★ (31) | Fort McMurray, 32 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | COLD BLOODED HVAC-R LTD. | 88 | 5.0★ (34) | Cold Lake, 40 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Aquatek Limited | 86 | 5.0★ (11) | Cold Lake, 1 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | JJ And Sons Plumbing Heating & Water Treatment | 82 | 3.4★ (9) | Cold Lake, 1 km away | — | — |
| 5 | M/T Sinc plumbing and heating | 81 | 4.2★ (34) | Cold Lake, 1 km away | — | — |
| 6 | Thor Plumbing and Heating Ltd. | 80 | 4.4★ (38) | Cold Lake, 4 km away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Robertshaw Refrigeration LTD | 76 | 4.9★ (12) | Cold Lake, 1 km away | — | — |
| 8 | Gelowitz Plumbing & Heating | 74 | 4.8★ (6) | Cold Lake, 6 km away | — | — |
| 9 | Ansell's Refrigeration & Htg | 73 | 4.0★ (4) | Cold Lake, 1 km away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cold Lake, 40 km away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cold Lake, 1 km away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cold Lake, 1 km away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cold Lake, 1 km away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cold Lake, 4 km away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 38 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (38).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cold Lake, 1 km away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cold Lake, 6 km away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cold Lake, 1 km away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Grand Centre. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC replacement | CA$5,460 | CA$8,400 | CA$11,350 | 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) | October 2026 |
| Furnace replacement | CA$3,970 | CA$6,770 | CA$9,690 | Per 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 |
In Alberta, 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 9 Grand Centre HVAC contractors on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Grand Centre data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |