28 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Haiku-Pauwela: Synairgy Mechanical, CR Score 87/100; 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Steve’s Plumbing & A/C Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 28.
Most-reviewed: Steve’s Plumbing & A/C Service, 1,666 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 28 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
28 Haiku-Pauwela HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 28 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Synairgy Mechanical | 87 | 4.9★ (93) | Kahului, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Steve’s Plumbing & A/C Service | 86 | 4.8★ (1,666) | Kahului, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Maui AC Services | 85 | 5.0★ (73) | Waihee-Waiehu, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Alltemp | 83 | 4.0★ (33) | Kahului, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Scott's Cooling Unlimited | 81 | 3.3★ (7) | Kahului, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Cooling Hawaii | 78 | 4.9★ (188) | Kahului, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Cosco Air Conditioning & Refrigeration | 77 | 4.6★ (25) | Kahului, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Ohana Clean Air | 77 | 5.0★ (9) | Napili-Honokowai, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | R.I.P AC LLC R.I.P Air Conditioning | 77 | 4.9★ (68) | Kahului, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Sturdevant Air Conditioning | 76 | 4.6★ (115) | Kahului, 10 mi 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 93 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kahului, 10 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,666 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,666).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waihee-Waiehu, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kahului, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 33 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kahului, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kahului, 12 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 188 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kahului, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Napili-Honokowai, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kahului, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kahului, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wailea, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Haiku-Pauwela
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kahului, 10 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wailea, 9 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lahaina, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kahului, 10 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lahaina, 9 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kahului, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kahului, 10 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kahului, 10 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wailuku, 12 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wailea, 16 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wailuku, 12 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kahului, 10 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waihee-Waiehu, 15 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | South Shore Air Conditioning | 69 | 3.7★ (6) | 11 mi |
| 27 | Maeda Sheetmetal & Air Conditioning | 67 | 5.0★ (4) | 10 mi |
| 28 | Des Tobin Custom Sheet Metal | 67 | 5.0★ (4) | 12 mi |
17 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-Line Maui Air Conditioning | In Haiku-Pauwela | |
| Abco Air Conditioning of Maui | 9 mi | |
| Air Conditioning of Maui Inc. | In Haiku-Pauwela | |
| Alternate Energy Inc | 11 mi | |
| Carrier Hawaii | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Cool Brothers LLC | In Haiku-Pauwela | |
| Cool Guys LLC | 9 mi | |
| Ed's Refrigeration Services | 12 mi | |
| Elite Refrigeration Llc | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Haiku Builders | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| HAWAII COATING LLC | 12 mi | |
| Intelligent Air Maui | 9 mi | |
| Legacy A/C Solutions LLC | In Haiku-Pauwela | |
| Maui Air Conditioning | 11 mi | |
| Oahu Plumbing & Sheet Metal | 10 mi | |
| Windward Air Conditioning | 12 mi | |
| ZERO GRAVITY | 1.0★ (1) | In Haiku-Pauwela |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Haiku-Pauwela. 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 Hawaii, Hawaii Contractors License Board (DCCA) licenses C-52 ventilating and air conditioning specialty contractor license.
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 Hawaii, 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 28 Haiku-Pauwela 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 Haiku-Pauwela 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 |