18 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Independence: Fereday Heating & Air Conditioning, CR Score 82/100; 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bergen Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 18.
Most-reviewed: Edwards Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, 572 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 18 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
18 Independence HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 18 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fereday Heating & Air Conditioning | 82 | 4.5★ (31) | Waterloo, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Johnson Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 81 | 3.7★ (43) | Independence | — | — |
| 3 | Bergen Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | 81 | 4.5★ (17) | Waterloo, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Edwards Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning | 81 | 5.0★ (572) | Vinton, 22 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Wilson Heating & Cooling | 79 | 4.8★ (6) | Waterloo, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | (Heating/Cooling/Lawncare) Alround HomeServices | 79 | 5.0★ (4) | Waterloo, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Air Services Heating, Air Conditioning and Controls | 76 | 4.9★ (125) | Waterloo, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | AirHVAC | 76 | 5.0★ (4) | Cedar Falls, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Johnson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | 76 | 3.3★ (19) | Oelwein, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Ken's Electric Inc | 75 | 4.6★ (62) | Oelwein, 14 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: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 24 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vinton, 22 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 572 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (572).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 25 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 20 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 22 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oelwein, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Oelwein, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Rapids, 21 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manchester, 23 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 22 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 17 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vinton, 21 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Plumbing & Heating | In Independence | |
| Andy's Plumbing & Heating Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Heating Squad - HVAC Services Waterloo | 23 mi | |
| Home Comfort Headquarters | 22 mi | |
| Lee's Heating Cooling & Plumbing | 23 mi | |
| Ron's Plumbing & Heating & AC | 1.0★ (1) | In Independence |
| S & S Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Waterloo Heating & Air Conditioning | 2.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Independence. 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 Iowa, Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing) licenses Mechanical (HVAC, refrigeration, hydronic) licenses.
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
In Iowa, 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 18 Independence 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 Independence 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 |