24 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Kelso: Renaud Electric Heating & Cooling, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 1,031 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Diversified Mechanical Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 24.
Most-reviewed: Service Patriots, 123 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 24 ranked after Renaud Electric Heating & Cooling; ranked #4.
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24 Kelso HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 24 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renaud Electric Heating & Cooling | 62 | 4.8★ (1,031) | Longview, 1 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Diversified Mechanical Solutions | 61 | 5.0★ (88) | Longview, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Twin City Service Co | 60 | 4.9★ (74) | Kelso | — | — |
| 4 | Service Patriots | 60 | 4.3★ (123) | Kelso | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Longview Heating & Air Conditioning | 59 | 4.6★ (46) | Longview, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Entek Corporation | 58 | 4.7★ (55) | Longview, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Effinger Heating and Cooling Inc. | 57 | 4.9★ (31) | Felida, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Royal Temp Hvac | 57 | 5.0★ (22) | Vancouver, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Carlson's Heating & Air Conditioning | 56 | 4.4★ (73) | Kelso | — | — |
| 10 | Feltons Heating & Cooling | 56 | 4.6★ (56) | Longview, 2 mi away | — | — |
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 review volume: 4.8★ from 1,031 Google reviews, the most in Kelso.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Longview, 3 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kelso
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kelso
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Longview, 2 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Longview, 3 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Felida, 15 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 15 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kelso
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Longview, 2 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Side Highway, 3 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kelso
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodland, 10 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Side Highway, 3 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Felida, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Helens, 19 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kelso
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Longview, 1 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Longview, 2 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodland, 18 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Five Corners, 25 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kelso
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodland, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Portland, 19 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AEM Plumbing LLC | 4.8★ (44) | In Kelso |
| American Heating and Cooling LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Cascade Electric & Plumbing | In Kelso | |
| ClimatePeak Comfort | 18 mi | |
| Crescendo Contracting & Heating LLC | In Kelso | |
| Everflow Home Services | In Kelso | |
| Holmes Heating & Cooling | 20 mi | |
| Infinite Heating & Cooling | 3.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| North By Northwest Services - HVAC Saint Helens | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| North Pacific Mechanical | 15 mi | |
| Rawhide Electric Services | 4.7★ (203) | In Kelso |
| TEMP-AIR, Inc. | 4.5★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Tittel Enterprise Inc | 15 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Kelso. 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 |
Washington's HVAC demand peaks during summer heat waves and the first cold snaps. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance.
We scored 24 Kelso 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 23, 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 Kelso 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 |