40 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Holmen: River City Heating & Air Conditioning, CR Score 87/100; 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Horman's HVAC LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 40.
Most-reviewed: Bagniefski Heating and Air Conditioning, 1,240 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 40 ranked; ranked #4.
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40 Holmen HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 40 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | River City Heating & Air Conditioning | 87 | 4.9★ (112) | Winona, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Horman's HVAC LLC | 86 | 4.9★ (150) | Winona, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Coulee Region Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC | 85 | 4.8★ (41) | Onalaska, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Bagniefski Heating and Air Conditioning | 83 | 5.0★ (1,240) | La Crosse, 11 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Heating & Air Conditioning | 82 | 5.0★ (24) | Onalaska, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Paul's Heating & Air Conditioning | 82 | 4.9★ (589) | Onalaska, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Schneider Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. | 82 | 4.8★ (681) | Onalaska, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Absolute Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning | 80 | 5.0★ (3) | La Crosse, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Ron Hammes Refrigeration | 79 | 4.9★ (210) | La Crosse, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | WHV Inc | 78 | 3.8★ (4) | La Crosse, 9 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 112 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winona, 23 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Onalaska, 3 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in La Crosse, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,240 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,240).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Onalaska, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Onalaska, 7 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 589 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Onalaska, 7 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 681 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Crosse, 8 mi away
Ranked #8 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 La Crosse, 12 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 210 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Crosse, 9 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Holmen
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Crosse, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Crosse, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Crosse, 9 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winona, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 215 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Salem, 9 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Crosse, 10 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Crosse, 12 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Crosse, 11 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sparta, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holmen
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Crosse, 8 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winona, 22 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sparta, 22 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winona, 21 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 35 of 40 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Bob's Home Heating and Cooling, LLC | 73 | 4.6★ (74) | 19 mi |
| 28 | Bernie Buchner, Inc. | 73 | 4.1★ (56) | 10 mi |
| 29 | Scott Roble Plumbing & Heating | 73 | 4.3★ (6) | 9 mi |
| 35 | Winona Heating & Ventilating, Inc | 71 | 5.0★ (3) | 19 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Holmen. 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 Wisconsin, 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 40 Holmen 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 Holmen 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 |