356 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Hudson: Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, CR Score 96/100; 4.8★ from 9,831 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bay Area Air Conditioning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 356.
Most-reviewed: Cornerstone Pros - Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical, 7,317 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 356 ranked after Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning; ranked #39.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
356 Hudson HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 141 are open 24/7, 273 open Saturdays and 213 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 356 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning | 96 | 4.8★ (9,831) | Hudson | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Bay Area Air Conditioning | 93 | 4.9★ (2,546) | New Port Richey, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Millian Aire AC & Heating | 93 | 4.8★ (1,485) | Hudson | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Bill Bowers A/C & Heating, Inc | 93 | 4.8★ (1,273) | Hudson | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | R.J. Kielty Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electric, Inc. | 92 | 4.8★ (3,023) | New Port Richey, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Progressive Air Systems, Inc. | 91 | 4.8★ (1,245) | Jasmine Estates, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Johnny Cool HVAC | 91 | 4.9★ (571) | New Port Richey, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Coolquest Inc. | 91 | 4.8★ (1,070) | New Port Richey, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Our Place Air & Home Repair | 90 | 5.0★ (100) | Hudson | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Graham Heating & Air Conditioning - Port Richey | 90 | 4.8★ (696) | Jasmine Estates, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 9,831 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (9,831).
Based in New Port Richey, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 2,546 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Hudson
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,485 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Hudson
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,273 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in New Port Richey, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 3,023 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Jasmine Estates, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,245 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in New Port Richey, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 571 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in New Port Richey, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,070 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Hudson
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Jasmine Estates, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 696 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Spring Hill, 13 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,179 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Jasmine Estates, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,752 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Hudson
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 110 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Tarpon Springs, 16 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,522 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Jasmine Estates, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 214 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Land O' Lakes, 18 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 875 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Jasmine Estates, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 222 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Brooksville, 14 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 470 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in New Port Richey, 10 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 360 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Keystone, 11 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 264 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in New Port Richey, 10 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 315 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Hudson
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 1,084 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Shady Hills, 10 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 181 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Spring Hill, 13 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 800 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in New Port Richey, 7 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 111 Google reviews, open 24/7.
#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 356 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Cool Air Conditioning Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| A.T.A's Plumbing | 4.8★ (118) | In Hudson |
| Action Air Conditioning, Inc - AC Repair New Port Richey | 4.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| AIR SYSTEMS COOL & HEAT | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Benjamin Brothers Air Conditioning | 4.4★ (118) | 6 mi |
| Chilly Willie Air Conditioning and Heating LLC | In Hudson | |
| Cool Air M.D. Air Conditioning & Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Crestwood Air & Comfort | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Echanique & Sons Mechanical Corp. | 2.5★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Hot 2 Cold Air Conditioning | 4.8★ (101) | 12 mi |
| HVAC PRATT, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Hudson |
| Instant A/C | 5.0★ (356) | 24 mi |
| KBR Plumbing LLC | 4.8★ (155) | In Hudson |
| L&R Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Inc | 5.0★ (499) | 14 mi |
| Matrix Contractor Services inc | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Our Family Heating & Cooling LLC | 4.8★ (33) | 5 mi |
| ProRepairs llc | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Statewide HVAC Services,Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Tampa Bay Roofing Services | 5.0★ (559) | In Hudson |
| Veterans AC & Heat Inc. | 4.9★ (520) | 24 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Hudson. 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 Florida, Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) licenses Certified or registered air conditioning (CAC, RA) and mechanical (CMC, RM) contractors.
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 Florida, 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 356 Hudson 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 Hudson 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 |