501 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Highlands: Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning, & Electrical, CR Score 62/100; 4.7★ from 11,737 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Air Tech of Pasadena - Miles Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 501.
Most-reviewed: Air Tech of Houston AC & Plumbing, 5,588 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 501 ranked after Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning, & Electrical; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
501 Highlands HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 164 are open 24/7, 395 open Saturdays and 280 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 501 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning, & Electrical | 62 | 4.7★ (11,737) | Houston, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Air Tech of Pasadena - Miles Service | 62 | 4.9★ (1,334) | Pasadena, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Air Tech of Humble - Elite Comfort | 62 | 4.9★ (2,937) | Humble, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | LMH Services | 62 | 5.0★ (348) | Deer Park, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Service Experts Houston | 62 | 4.8★ (4,419) | Houston, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Air Tech of Houston AC & Plumbing | 61 | 4.9★ (5,588) | Houston, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Champion and Nash | 61 | 4.9★ (1,006) | Pasadena, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Texas Comfort Systems | 61 | 5.0★ (457) | Humble, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Texcellent Heating & Cooling LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (210) | Deer Park, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Brown Air Conditioning & Heating | 61 | 4.7★ (924) | Pasadena, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Highlands
Based in Houston, 19 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 11,737 Google reviews, the most in Highlands.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pasadena, 13 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,334 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Humble, 17 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,937 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Deer Park, 9 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 348 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 18 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4,419 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 23 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 5,588 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pasadena, 15 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,006 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Humble, 14 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 457 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Deer Park, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 210 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pasadena, 12 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 924 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 18 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 627 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pasadena, 11 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 590 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Webster, 17 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4,100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Porte, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pearland, 23 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,785 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pasadena, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 160 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Porte, 11 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Deer Park, 9 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Porte, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 8 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alvin, 19 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 489 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 8 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pearland, 22 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 656 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Humble, 18 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 248 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baytown, 5 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 400 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#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 501 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 water heater repairs Galena Park TX | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Ace Comfort Air Conditioning & Heating | 4.9★ (175) | 19 mi |
| Air Cool A/C & Heat | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Alaska AC & Refrigeration | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| BJ’s AC and Heating, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Climate Pro | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Combined Refrigeration | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Cruz Air & Electric: Humble HVAC Company | 4.5★ (165) | 17 mi |
| Excel Houston A/C & Heating | 5.0★ (27) | 15 mi |
| Galveston Bay Air Conditioning | 4.8★ (104) | 15 mi |
| Hewitt Air Tex Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Jamison Air- "Your Heating and Cooling Specialist" | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Oakmont Heating and Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| On Air | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Pasadena Water Heater | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Regal Air HVAC Crew | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Sears Heating and Air Conditioning | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Source AC Repair Baytown | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Thermal Insulation & Access | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| UNIQUE TECHNIQUES LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Highlands. 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 Texas, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licenses Air conditioning and refrigeration contractor licenses (Class A and B).
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 Texas, 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 501 Highlands 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 Highlands 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 |