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Best HVAC Contractors in Kearney, NE (2026)

19 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Kearney: Fiddelke Heating & Air Conditioning, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 632 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Snell Services, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.

  3. 15

    Most-reviewed: Alpha Heating & Air LLC, 71 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 19 ranked after Fiddelke Heating & Air Conditioning; ranked #15.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

19 Kearney HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 19 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Kearney at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Kearney at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Fiddelke Heating & Air Conditioning634.9★ (632)Kearney—Overall
2Snell Services, Inc.605.0★ (11)Kearney24/7Emergencies
3Kearney Heating & Air Conditioning594.6★ (23)KearneySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Anderson Bros Electric, Plumbing & Heating Inc - Kearney594.5★ (58)Kearney24/7—
5Al's Heating & Air Conditioning584.6★ (26)Kearney——
6ThermalSolutions Heating & Cooling584.8★ (26)KearneySat—
7Kearney Winnelson564.8★ (24)Kearney——
8Stegeman Solutions564.5★ (29)Kearney——
9Rutt's Heating & Air Conditioning Inc565.0★ (17)Kearney——
10Reinke's Heating Air Conditioning & Electrical554.4★ (24)Kearney——

The 19 best HVAC contractors in Kearney, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  2. #2 Snell Services, Inc.

    Based in Kearney

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2620 US-30, Kearney, NE 68847
    View profile for Snell Services, Inc.(308) 470-4144

  7. #7 Kearney Winnelson

    Based in Kearney

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2621 W 24th St, Kearney, NE 68845
    View profile for Kearney Winnelson(308) 237-2733

  8. #8 Stegeman Solutions

    Based in Kearney

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1312 E 27th St, Kearney, NE 68847
    View profile for Stegeman Solutions(308) 224-6783

  11. #11 Mid Plains Heating & Air

    Based in Kearney

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1209 A Avenue UNIT 5, Kearney, NE 68845
    View profile for Mid Plains Heating & Air(308) 233-5058

  15. #15 Alpha Heating & Air LLC

    Based in Holdrege, 24 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 71 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    206 Grant St, Holdrege, NE 68949
    View profile for Alpha Heating & Air LLC(308) 995-2737

  18. #18 Durable Service

    Based in Holdrege, 24 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    306 Garfield St, Holdrege, NE 68949
    View profile for Durable Service(308) 995-8177

Also serving Kearney

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.

Unranked HVAC contractors serving Kearney
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A&A Air Systems LLC5.0★ (2)In Kearney
Al's Heating & Air Conditioning24 mi
Bradley Heating & Air Conditioning LLCIn Kearney
FRAE, Inc.5.0★ (2)In Kearney
Nolte Plumbing Heating & ACIn Kearney
The Waldinger Corporation4.0★ (1)In Kearney
Trane Commercial Sales OfficeIn Kearney
Turner IT Solutions24 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Kearney?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Kearney. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Kearney?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
AC replacement$3,887$5,978$8,073Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026
Furnace replacement$2,823$4,814$6,896Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

When to hire an HVAC contractor in Nebraska

In Nebraska, 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.

How we ranked Kearney HVAC contractors

We scored 19 Kearney 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Kearney data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

HVAC contractors in Kearney: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Kearney?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Kearney, NE is Fiddelke Heating & Air Conditioning with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 632 Google reviews. Snell Services, Inc. (#2) and Kearney Heating & Air Conditioning (#3) follow. We ranked 19 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Kearney?

ContractorsRanked ranks 19 HVAC contractors serving Kearney, NE. 16 of them are based in Kearney; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 8 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Kearney are open 24/7?

3 ranked HVAC contractors in Kearney post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Snell Services, Inc. (#2), Anderson Bros Electric, Plumbing & Heating Inc - Kearney (#4) and Anderson Bros Electric, Plumbing & Heating, Inc. - Holdrege (#19). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Kearney work on weekends?

3 of 19 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Snell Services, Inc. (#2), Kearney Heating & Air Conditioning (#3) and ThermalSolutions Heating & Cooling (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does ac replacement cost in Kearney?

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 Kearney. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Kearney HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 19 rated HVAC contractors in Kearney is 4.6★, with a median of 23 reviews. Fiddelke Heating & Air Conditioning has the most, 632 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Kearney?

In Nebraska, 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.

How does ContractorsRanked rank HVAC contractors?

Each HVAC contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Kearney

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 hvac contractors serving Kearney.

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