93/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 3,150 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 3,150 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 550 Anthony Trail, Northbrook, IL 60062
Best HVAC Contractors in Highwood, IL (2026)
1,152 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Highwood: AA Service Co., CR Score 93/100; 4.9★ from 3,150 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,152.
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Most-reviewed: ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric, 22,524 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 1,152 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
1,152 Highwood HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 473 are open 24/7, 875 open Saturdays and 711 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 1,152 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Highwood at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AA Service Co. | 93 | 4.9★ (3,150) | Northbrook, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 92 | 4.7★ (22,524) | Arlington Heights, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Azrikam The Price Is Right Heating & Air Conditioning HVAC | 91 | 5.0★ (697) | Northbrook, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Beck’s Heating and Air Conditioning | 91 | 5.0★ (274) | Highwood | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Cahill Heating, Cooling, Electric, Plumbing & Sewer | 91 | 5.0★ (1,064) | Lake Bluff, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Carefree Comfort, Inc. | 91 | 5.0★ (288) | Highland Park, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | SPG Plumbing Northbrook | 91 | 4.9★ (861) | Northbrook, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Astera Heating, Cooling and Appliance repair | 90 | 4.9★ (1,120) | Prospect Heights, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning | 90 | 4.9★ (2,707) | Skokie, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | FloRyte Services | 90 | 5.0★ (340) | Fox Lake, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 1,152 best HVAC contractors in Highwood, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Arlington Heights, 10 mi away
92/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 22,524 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (22,524).
- 4.7★ from 22,524 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 220 W Campus Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Based in Northbrook, 5 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 697 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 697 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1363 Shermer Rd Ste 214, Northbrook, IL 60062
Based in Highwood
91/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 274 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 274 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 111 Washington Ave, Highwood, IL 60040
Based in Lake Bluff, 8 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 1,064 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 1,064 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 28983 N Herky Dr, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Based in Highland Park, 2 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 288 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 288 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1630 Old Deerfield Rd Ste 201, Highland Park, IL 60035
Based in Northbrook, 5 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 861 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 861 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 675 Academy Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062
Based in Prospect Heights, 8 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,120 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,120 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 944 E Old Willow Rd, Prospect Heights, IL 60070
Based in Skokie, 13 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 2,707 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 2,707 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8024 St Louis Ave, Skokie, IL 60076
#10 FloRyte Services
Based in Fox Lake, 6 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 340 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 340 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Northbrook, 4 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 872 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 872 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 341 Anthony Trail, Northbrook, IL 60062
Based in Northbrook, 5 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 278 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 278 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3444 Dundee Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062
Based in Libertyville, 9 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,018 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 2,018 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 510 North Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048
Based in Chicago, 15 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 3,196 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 3,196 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4300 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Based in Northbrook, 5 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 387 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 387 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 900 Skokie Blvd Suite 110, Northbrook, IL 60062
Based in Rolling Meadows, 14 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 1,104 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 1,104 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4300 Lincoln Ave Unit P, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Based in Buffalo Grove, 7 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 285 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 285 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1398 Busch Pkwy, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Based in Evanston, 12 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,300 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 2,300 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1523 Payne St, Evanston, IL 60201
Based in Buffalo Grove, 9 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 2,787 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 2,787 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 135 N Arlington Heights Rd Ste 180, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Based in Wheeling, 7 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 684 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 684 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 513 N Wolf Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090
Based in Lake Forest, 7 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 397 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 397 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 28354 Ballard Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Based in Libertyville, 11 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 428 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 428 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 203 Peterson Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048
Based in Des Plaines, 11 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,364 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,364 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 709 N Main St, Mt Prospect, IL 60056
Based in Chicago, 17 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 2,253 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 2,253 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4363 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Based in Glenview, 7 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 355 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 355 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2033 Johns Ct, Glenview, IL 60025
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 1,152 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Highwood
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AllSeasons HVAC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| American Pride Heating & Cooling Inc. | 1.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| ARS / Rescue Rooter | 4.7★ (4,969) | 19 mi |
| Capitol Energy | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Furnace & Heating (NEAR ME) | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| General Comfort Company | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| GO GREEN Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| HeatForce Furnace Repair HVAC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Indoor Weather | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| KET Home Services | 4.9★ (76) | 4 mi |
| Lucke Plumbing and Heating | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| PROPER SERVICES | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Sebastian’s Heating and Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Tedora Heating & Cooling Repairs | 4.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Tem Control HVAC | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Thermal Mechanical Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| THERMATRONIC INC. | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| TM HVAC contractor | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| United Air Control Corp | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Highwood?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Highwood. 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 |
When to hire an HVAC contractor in Illinois
In Illinois, 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.
How we ranked Highwood HVAC contractors
We scored 1,152 Highwood 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 Highwood 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 |
HVAC contractors in Highwood: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Highwood?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Highwood, IL is AA Service Co. with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 4.9★ from 3,150 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#2) and Azrikam The Price Is Right Heating & Air Conditioning HVAC (#3) follow. We ranked 1,152 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Highwood?
ContractorsRanked ranks 1,152 HVAC contractors serving Highwood, IL. 1 of them is based in Highwood; 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 Highwood are open 24/7?
473 ranked HVAC contractors in Highwood post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are AA Service Co. (#1), ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#2) and Azrikam The Price Is Right Heating & Air Conditioning HVAC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Highwood work on weekends?
875 of 1,152 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 711 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are AA Service Co. (#1), ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#2) and Azrikam The Price Is Right Heating & Air Conditioning HVAC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does ac replacement cost in Highwood?
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 Highwood. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Highwood HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 1,152 rated HVAC contractors in Highwood is 4.9★, with a median of 20 reviews. ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric has the most, 22,524 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Highwood?
In Illinois, 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.
How does ContractorsRanked rank HVAC contractors?
Each HVAC contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Highwood
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,152 hvac contractors serving Highwood.
- October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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