69 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Kankakee: Kulacz & Sons Heating & Cooling, Inc., CR Score 95/100; 4.9★ from 304 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Madden Heating & Air Conditioning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 69.
Most-reviewed: Climate Control Systems, 430 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 69 ranked; ranked #8.
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69 Kankakee HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 32 are open 24/7, 47 open Saturdays and 34 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 69 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kulacz & Sons Heating & Cooling, Inc. | 95 | 4.9★ (304) | Bradley, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Madden Heating & Air Conditioning | 95 | 5.0★ (220) | Bourbonnais, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Goodberlet Home Services | 94 | 4.7★ (306) | Kankakee | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Home Plumbing, Heating and Cooling | 92 | 4.4★ (388) | Kankakee | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | A Solution HVAC & Construction | 91 | 5.0★ (59) | Bourbonnais, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | V & L Heating/Cooling, Inc | 91 | 4.9★ (156) | Manteno, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | M-Four Service | 91 | 5.0★ (74) | Bourbonnais, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Climate Control Systems | 90 | 4.9★ (430) | Frankfort, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Kulacz & Sons Heating & Cooling, Inc. | 90 | 4.9★ (77) | Manteno, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Brandon Casey’s Comfort Crew | 88 | 4.8★ (81) | Bourbonnais, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 304 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bourbonnais, 4 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 220 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kankakee
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 306 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kankakee
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 388 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bourbonnais, 3 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manteno, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bourbonnais, 2 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort, 25 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 430 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (430).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manteno, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bourbonnais, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 81 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bourbonnais, 7 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 67 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manteno, 10 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kankakee
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minooka, 25 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kankakee
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort, 25 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 94 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 20 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 190 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradley, 2 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradley, 2 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradley, 2 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kankakee
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.8★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kankakee
Ranked #22 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 Bradley, 3 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bourbonnais, 1 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.8★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coal City, 17 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 69 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAA- Affordable HVAC Services, Reliable & Quality Handyman Services in San Antonio, TX | 5.0★ (3) | 24 mi |
| Affordable Comfort Heating and Air conditioning | 4.5★ (16) | 2 mi |
| Better Repair & Remodel | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Dutchman Construction Corporation | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| GNS Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Have Hammer Will Travel Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Hinrich Heating & Cooling | 3.0★ (2) | In Kankakee |
| JFrank Heating & Air LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Kelly Boiler Co | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Kingdom Hvac Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| KJR Repair, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Kruis & Novak Corporation | 8 mi | |
| M&M Sheet Metal Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Kankakee |
| McKinley Plumbing Heating & Cooling Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| One 4 all Hvac | 4 mi | |
| Priority Systems | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Rooter King Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Service | 10 mi | |
| Rosewood Heating | 5.0★ (6) | 25 mi |
| S A Issert Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| T & S Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Kankakee. 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 Illinois, 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 69 Kankakee 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 Kankakee 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 |