24 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in High River: G M Mechanical, CR Score 92/100; 4.8★ from 162 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): McCance Plumbing & Heating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 24.
Most-reviewed: McCance Plumbing & Heating, 1,088 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #2.
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24 High River HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 24 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G M Mechanical | 92 | 4.8★ (162) | High River | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | McCance Plumbing & Heating | 90 | 4.9★ (1,088) | Okotoks, 16 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | The Prince of Fresh Air - Calgary | 88 | 5.0★ (49) | Okotoks, 19 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Custom Mechanical Heating AB LTD | 86 | 4.9★ (63) | Okotoks, 13 km away | — | — |
| 5 | The Heating Ninja Calgary | 85 | 4.9★ (85) | Calgary, 38 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | HCR HVAC & Mechanical Ltd. | 84 | 4.4★ (14) | Okotoks, 18 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Highwood Refrigeration Heating and Air Conditioning | 84 | 5.0★ (9) | High River | — | — |
| 8 | Project Heating and Plumbing | 84 | 5.0★ (148) | Okotoks, 17 km away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Pro Air Heating and Cooling | 80 | 5.0★ (32) | Okotoks, 18 km away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Lineham Mechanical | 80 | 5.0★ (11) | High River | 24/7 | — |
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: 4.8★ from 162 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Okotoks, 16 km away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,088 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,088).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Okotoks, 19 km away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Okotoks, 13 km away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Calgary, 38 km away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Okotoks, 18 km away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in High River
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Okotoks, 17 km away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Okotoks, 18 km away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in High River
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Okotoks, 15 km away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Okotoks, 19 km away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Okotoks, 17 km away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in High River
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calgary, 39 km away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 211 Google reviews, 211 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Okotoks, 19 km away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Okotoks, 25 km away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Okotoks, 17 km away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in High River
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Okotoks, 17 km away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Okotoks, 16 km away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring store”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Okotoks, 37 km away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Okotoks, 14 km away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 74 Google reviews, 74 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in High River
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
5 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foothills Plumbing & Heating | In High River | |
| Helia Mechancial | In High River | |
| Hula Plumbing & Heating | 18 km | |
| Makort Mechanical Ltd | 5.0★ (1) | In High River |
| Two Neighbours Installation Ltd | 5.0★ (2) | In High River |
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for High River. 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 24 High River 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 High River 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 |