68/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 995 Google reviews, the most in Gulf Shores.
- 4.9★ from 995 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 780 Commerce Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Best HVAC Contractors in Gulf Shores, AL (2026)
72 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Gulf Shores: Roberts Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical, CR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 995 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Climatemp Cooling & Heating Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 72.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Captain Cool Cooling & Heating (Formerly Anchor Air), 981 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 72 ranked after Roberts Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
72 Gulf Shores HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 44 are open 24/7, 56 open Saturdays and 53 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 72 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Gulf Shores at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberts Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical | 68 | 4.9★ (995) | Gulf Shores | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Climatemp Cooling & Heating Inc. | 66 | 4.8★ (373) | Gulf Shores | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Island Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. | 66 | 4.9★ (828) | Foley, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Coastal Alabama Cooling | 65 | 5.0★ (171) | Gulf Shores | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Comfort Services | 65 | 5.0★ (328) | Foley, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Captain Cool Cooling & Heating (Formerly Anchor Air) | 64 | 5.0★ (981) | Foley, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 7 | Climatemp Cooling & Heating, Inc. | 63 | 4.8★ (277) | Foley, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | AirMax | 62 | 5.0★ (274) | Foley, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | AC By The Sea | 62 | 5.0★ (143) | Foley, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Climatemp Cooling & Heating Inc. | 62 | 4.7★ (681) | Foley, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 72 best HVAC contractors in Gulf Shores, 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.
Based in Gulf Shores
66/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 373 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 373 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2018 Twin Pines Cir, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Based in Foley, 9 mi away
66/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 828 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 828 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9883 James Rd, Foley, AL 36535
Based in Gulf Shores
65/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 171 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 171 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3639 Gulf Shores Pkwy STE 3, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Based in Foley, 6 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 328 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 328 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 18961 Baldwin County Rd 10, Foley, AL 36535
Based in Foley, 11 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 981 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning repair service”.
- 5.0★ from 981 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 307 S McKenzie St #123, Foley, AL 36535
Based in Foley, 8 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 277 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 277 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 214 Meadow Run Loop, Foley, AL 36535
#8 AirMax
Based in Foley, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 274 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning repair service”.
- 5.0★ from 274 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 1905 S McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535
Based in Foley, 11 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 143 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Foley, 17 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 681 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 681 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 103 AL-59, Summerdale, AL 36580
Based in Daphne, 21 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 672 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 672 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 14975 AL-104, Silverhill, AL 36576
Based in Fairhope, 21 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 430 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 430 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 19786-A State Hwy 181 Suite A, Fairhope, AL 36532
Based in Gulf Shores
62/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 11301 Tall Timbers Ln, Elberta, AL 36530
#14 Be Cool HVAC
Based in Foley, 8 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8952 Sherman Rd, Foley, AL 36535
#15 PRIDE HVAC LLC
Based in Foley, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7353 Co Rd 19, Foley, AL 36535
Based in Fairhope, 20 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 665 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 665 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 18729 State Hwy 181, Fairhope, AL 36532
#17 A/C PROS
Based in Fairhope, 20 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 248 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 248 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9720 Twin Beech Rd, Fairhope, AL 36532
Based in Gulf Shores
61/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 233 E 16th Ave suite c, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
#19 Pro HVAC
Based in Gulf Shores
61/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 228 W 22nd Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Based in Fairhope, 22 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 245 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 245 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 10210 Canyon Dr, Fairhope, AL 36532
Based in Gulf Shores
61/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.4★ from 33 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#22 Wynn Creek AC
Based in Gulf Shores
60/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1300 W Fairway Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Based in Gulf Shores
60/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 16707 AL-180 Lot 40, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
#24 Hansen Air Pros
Based in Foley, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 115 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Foley, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 142 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 9114 Hard Dr, Foley, AL 36535
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 72 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Gulf Shores
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 24/7 All Services, LLC | 4.9★ (60) | In Gulf Shores |
| Aaron Frost Baldwin County | In Gulf Shores | |
| Bay Aire Air Conditioning & Heating | 2.0★ (1) | In Gulf Shores |
| Bluewater Mechanical LLC | 6 mi | |
| Condo Care | 4.1★ (9) | In Gulf Shores |
| CoolHeatGuys | 5 mi | |
| Creditable Heating and Air of Gulf Shores | 5.0★ (1) | In Gulf Shores |
| Creditable Heating and Air of Orange Beach | In Gulf Shores | |
| Edge Heating and Cooling Repair Summerdale | 5.0★ (8) | 15 mi |
| Fairhope HVAC Repair | 5.0★ (5) | 23 mi |
| FastFriendly Services & Michael Reinhart | 4.4★ (13) | 22 mi |
| Harris Heating and Air Conditioning Services | 4.6★ (10) | 23 mi |
| Harzo Construction | 3.5★ (6) | In Gulf Shores |
| J Robinson Electrician Gulf Shores AL | 5.0★ (229) | In Gulf Shores |
| R. S. Price & Son Refrigeration, Inc. | 13 mi | |
| S & S Heating and Air | 3.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Southern Air Systems LLC | 8 mi | |
| The HVAC Experts of Foley AL | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| TriState HVAC LLC | 13 mi | |
| Walters Heating and Cooling LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Gulf Shores?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Gulf Shores. 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 |
How to check an HVAC contractor's license in Alabama
In Alabama, Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors licenses Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Alabama
In Alabama, 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 Gulf Shores HVAC contractors
We scored 72 Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores 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 |
HVAC contractors in Gulf Shores: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Gulf Shores?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Gulf Shores, AL is Roberts Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 995 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Climatemp Cooling & Heating Inc. (#2) and Island Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 72 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Gulf Shores?
ContractorsRanked ranks 72 HVAC contractors serving Gulf Shores, AL. 14 of them are based in Gulf Shores; 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 Gulf Shores are open 24/7?
44 ranked HVAC contractors in Gulf Shores post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roberts Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical (#1), Climatemp Cooling & Heating Inc. (#2) and Island Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Gulf Shores work on weekends?
56 of 72 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 53 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roberts Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical (#1), Climatemp Cooling & Heating Inc. (#2) and Island Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in Alabama?
In Alabama, Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors handles licensing and covers Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.
How much does ac replacement cost in Gulf Shores?
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 Gulf Shores. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Gulf Shores HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 72 rated HVAC contractors in Gulf Shores is 4.9★, with a median of 29 reviews. Roberts Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical has the most, 995 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Gulf Shores?
In Alabama, 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 Gulf Shores
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 72 hvac contractors serving Gulf Shores.
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