41 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Johnstown: Laurel Plumbing & HVAC, CR Score 63/100; 4.5★ from 127 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Freedom Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 41.
Most-reviewed: Freedom Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, 640 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 41 ranked; ranked #2.
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41 Johnstown HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 41 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurel Plumbing & HVAC | 63 | 4.5★ (127) | Johnstown | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Freedom Plumbing, Heating and Cooling | 62 | 4.8★ (640) | Somerset, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Clawson J Heating & Cooling | 60 | 4.6★ (17) | Johnstown | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Mullen Refrigeration Services Inc | 60 | 4.9★ (243) | Latrobe, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Van Bremen's Heat & Air LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (193) | Somerset, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Community Heating and AC | 59 | 4.7★ (21) | Johnstown | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Calverley's Climate Control Solutions | 58 | 4.8★ (71) | Johnstown | — | — |
| 8 | Randy's Heating,Cooling&Ref LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (9) | Johnstown | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | RIDGECO Plumbing & Heating | 58 | 5.0★ (215) | Hackettstown, 17 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 10 | B Hale Inc | 57 | 4.7★ (38) | Johnstown | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Somerset, 23 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 640 Google reviews, the most in Johnstown.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnstown
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Latrobe, 25 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 243 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Somerset, 23 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 193 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnstown
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnstown
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnstown
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hackettstown, 17 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 215 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnstown
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnstown
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indiana, 24 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 371 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnstown
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnstown
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnstown
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnstown
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnstown
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnstown
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnstown
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnstown
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Latrobe, 21 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Latrobe, 24 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnstown
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indiana, 23 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indiana, 24 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Dan Cain Heating and Cooling | 52 | 5.0★ (21) | 16 mi |
| 27 | Daniel Woy Plumbing & Heating | 52 | 4.4★ (34) | 23 mi |
| 28 | Gene Pletcher Heating & Cooling | 52 | 4.4★ (12) | 25 mi |
| 29 | A&J Mechanical LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (5) | 15 mi |
| 30 | Shane Shaffer Inc | 51 | 4.7★ (42) | 23 mi |
| 31 | Keystone Refrigeration | 51 | 4.9★ (30) | 24 mi |
| 32 | Stains Plumbing & Heating | 50 | 4.5★ (8) | 25 mi |
| 33 | Frazier Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. | 49 | 4.3★ (37) | 25 mi |
| 34 | Tlc Heating & Air Conditioning | 49 | 5.0★ (15) | 24 mi |
| 35 | Shoenfelt Plumbing Heatng & AC | 49 | 3.3★ (17) | 24 mi |
| 36 | DeLouis Heating & Cooling | 48 | 5.0★ (7) | 24 mi |
| 37 | E & D Company | 47 | 4.8★ (6) | 25 mi |
| 38 | Culler Refrigeration | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 21 mi |
| 39 | Menser Inc | 47 | 3.2★ (15) | 24 mi |
| 40 | Prime Plumbing of Somerset LLC | 43 | 4.7★ (15) | 24 mi |
| 41 | Bath Boutique | 41 | 4.4★ (7) | 24 mi |
15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Tom-Plumber Johnstown | 4.9★ (698) | In Johnstown |
| CT Heating & Air LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Johnstown |
| Fyre & Ice HVAC, LLC | In Johnstown | |
| Griffith & Petz Co. | 4.2★ (9) | In Johnstown |
| J-Air | 5.0★ (1) | In Johnstown |
| Lighthall Services | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Miles HVAC Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Johnstown |
| Mr Water Heater Westmoreland | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Presidential Heating and Air | 22 mi | |
| R &J Adams Enterprises LLC | 4.4★ (40) | In Johnstown |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drains | 4.8★ (1,460) | In Johnstown |
| Ruddek Llc. | 23 mi | |
| Sears Heating and Air Conditioning | 3.0★ (1) | In Johnstown |
| Sears Window Replacement | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Stiters Heating and Air LLC - AC Technician, AC Installation, HVAC Repair Contractor Johnstown PA | In Johnstown |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Johnstown. 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 Pennsylvania, 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 41 Johnstown 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 Johnstown 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 |