63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 773 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 773 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3816 River Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303
Best HVAC Contractors in Independence, OR (2026)
93 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Independence: Air Stars Heating, AC, Plumbing & Electrical, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 773 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Home Comfort Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 93.
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Most-reviewed: Woodward Heating, Air & Plumbing, 4,380 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 93 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
93 Independence HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 21 are open 24/7, 39 open Saturdays and 29 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 93 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Independence at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Stars Heating, AC, Plumbing & Electrical | 63 | 4.9★ (773) | Keizer, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Home Comfort Inc. | 63 | 4.9★ (399) | Dallas, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mill Creek Heating | 63 | 4.9★ (735) | Salem, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Hendrix Heating & Air Conditioning | 62 | 4.9★ (1,922) | Albany, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Evergreen Plumbing Heating and Air | 61 | 4.9★ (2,540) | Salem, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Central Mechanical, LLC | 61 | 4.9★ (47) | Four Corners, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Woodward Heating, Air & Plumbing | 61 | 4.9★ (4,380) | Salem, 10 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Aire Serv of the Willamette | 60 | 4.6★ (457) | Salem, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | DiMartino's 5 Star Heating & Air Conditioning | 59 | 5.0★ (69) | Salem, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Focus Heating & Cooling | 59 | 4.9★ (813) | Stayton, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 93 best HVAC contractors in Independence, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Dallas, 8 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 399 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 399 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1827 S Main St, Dallas, OR 97338
Based in Salem, 11 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 735 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 735 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5185 Delaney Rd SE, Turner, OR 97392
Based in Albany, 21 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,922 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,922 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 33551 Eagle Rd, Tangent, OR 97389
Based in Salem, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,540 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 2,540 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2245 McGilchrist St SE, Salem, OR 97302
Based in Four Corners, 2 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Salem, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,380 Google reviews, the most in Independence.
- 4.9★ from 4,380 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1728 22nd St SE, Salem, OR 97302
Based in Salem, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 457 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 457 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4222 25th Ave NE #110, Salem, OR 97301
Based in Salem, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 270 Elma Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301
Based in Stayton, 19 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 813 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 813 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 637 Wilco Rd, Stayton, OR 97383
#11 Valley View HVAC
Based in Salem, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 235 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 235 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–8 PM
Based in Keizer, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6846 Jakewood Ct NE, Keizer, OR 97303
Based in Salem, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 212 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 212 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 5454 Center St NE, Salem, OR 97317
Based in Dallas, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 325 Orchard Dr, Dallas, OR 97338
Based in Keizer, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 5094 Bailey Rd NE, Keizer, OR 97303
Based in Salem, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7185 3rd St SE #6, Turner, OR 97392
Based in Salem, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,364 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,364 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1360 Tandem Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301
#18 Urban HVAC/R LLC
Based in McMinnville, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Dallas, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 362 Main St #2, Dallas, OR 97338
Based in Albany, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Salem, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 401 Center St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Based in Dallas, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Salem, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1935 Davcor St SE, Salem, OR 97302
Based in Corvallis, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 366 SW Washington Ave ste 201, Corvallis, OR 97333
Based in Salem, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 7 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 3684 Kashmir Way SE ste a, Salem, OR 97317
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 93 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Independence
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & D Refrigeration | 20 mi | |
| Advantage Heating Contractor | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| alert heating & air conditioning | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Blue Star Gas - Salem Co. | 4.7★ (73) | 13 mi |
| Custom Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning LLC | 6 mi | |
| Heating Inc | 20 mi | |
| Home Service Oil Co Heating & Clng | 20 mi | |
| Hvac Solutions, llc | 3.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| mechanical repair services | 8 mi | |
| Megamazing | 17 mi | |
| Mid Valley Heating & Cooling | 14 mi | |
| Midway Mechanical | 19 mi | |
| Oregon Cascade Plumbing & Heating Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Oregon State Association of Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors | 8 mi | |
| Pace Heating & Air | 20 mi | |
| Peak Heat Pumps & Electric (Peak Electrical Services) | 5.0★ (157) | 23 mi |
| Prime Cooling & Heating | 16 mi | |
| Sears Heating and Air Conditioning | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Stayton Heating and Air Conditioning | 8 mi | |
| Weather Man Heating and Cooling LLC | 5.0★ (19) | 7 mi |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Independence?
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 |
How to check an HVAC contractor's license in Oregon
In Oregon, Oregon Construction Contractors Board licenses Construction contractor license.
- Search the business name or license number on the Oregon Construction Contractors Board license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.
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
When to hire an HVAC contractor in Oregon
Oregon's HVAC demand peaks during summer heat waves and the first cold snaps. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance.
How we ranked Independence HVAC contractors
We scored 93 Independence 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 Independence 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 |
HVAC contractors in Independence: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Independence?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Independence, OR is Air Stars Heating, AC, Plumbing & Electrical with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 773 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Home Comfort Inc. (#2) and Mill Creek Heating (#3) follow. We ranked 93 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Independence?
ContractorsRanked ranks 93 HVAC contractors serving Independence, OR. 2 of them are based in Independence; 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 Independence are open 24/7?
21 ranked HVAC contractors in Independence post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Air Stars Heating, AC, Plumbing & Electrical (#1), Home Comfort Inc. (#2) and Mill Creek Heating (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Independence work on weekends?
39 of 93 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 29 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Air Stars Heating, AC, Plumbing & Electrical (#1), Home Comfort Inc. (#2) and Mill Creek Heating (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in Oregon?
In Oregon, Oregon Construction Contractors Board handles licensing and covers Construction contractor license. Search the business or license number at https://search.ccb.state.or.us/search/.
How much does ac replacement cost in Independence?
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 Independence. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Independence HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 93 rated HVAC contractors in Independence is 4.9★, with a median of 44 reviews. Woodward Heating, Air & Plumbing has the most, 4,380 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Independence?
Oregon's HVAC demand peaks during summer heat waves and the first cold snaps. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance.
Update log for Independence
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 93 hvac contractors serving Independence.
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