64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8,326 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 8,326 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 3400 Sharp St, Hyattsville, MD 20785
Best HVAC Contractors in Kettering, MD (2026)
898 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Kettering: Michael & Son Services, CR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 8,326 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Belair Engineering and Service Company, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 898.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Michael & Son Services, 15,537 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 898 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
898 Kettering HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 287 are open 24/7, 584 open Saturdays and 400 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 898 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Kettering at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael & Son Services | 64 | 4.8★ (8,326) | Hyattsville, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Belair Engineering and Service Company, Inc. | 64 | 4.9★ (1,421) | Greater Upper Marlboro, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Grove Heating & Cooling | 62 | 4.9★ (1,156) | Crofton, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | United Air Temp | 62 | 4.8★ (1,306) | Greenbelt, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | United Air Temp | 62 | 4.8★ (1,775) | Fort Washington, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Michael & Son Services | 62 | 4.7★ (15,537) | Alexandria, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC | 62 | 4.6★ (8,136) | Silver Spring, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Staton Heating, Cooling & Plumbing | 62 | 4.9★ (2,904) | Annapolis, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Aire Serv of Prince Georges County | 61 | 4.8★ (176) | Largo, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Fixed Right & Guaranteed Super Techs, LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (1,032) | Rosaryville, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 898 best HVAC contractors in Kettering, 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 Greater Upper Marlboro, 5 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,421 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,421 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 15881 Commerce Ct, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Based in Crofton, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,156 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2142 Priest Bridge Court #6, Crofton, MD 21114
Based in Greenbelt, 8 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,306 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,306 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7255 Hanover Pkwy Ste A, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Based in Fort Washington, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,775 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,775 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5620 St Barnabas Rd Ste 240, Fort Washington, MD 20744
Based in Alexandria, 20 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 15,537 Google reviews, the most in Kettering.
- 4.7★ from 15,537 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5740 General Washington Dr, Alexandria, VA 22312
Based in Silver Spring, 14 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 8,136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 8,136 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 550 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Based in Annapolis, 17 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,904 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 2,904 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1991 Moreland Pkwy, Annapolis, MD 21401
Based in Largo, 2 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 176 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 176 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9701 Apollo Dr Suite 100-16, Largo, MD 20774
Based in Rosaryville, 16 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,032 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 1,032 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2003 Chaneyville Rd, Owings, MD 20736
#11 John C. Flood
Based in Alexandria, 20 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4,976 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 4,976 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6430 General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312
#12 CroppMetcalfe
Based in Fairfax, 23 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 7,638 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 7,638 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8421 Hilltop Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031
#13 Bethany Air
Based in Edgewater, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,251 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,251 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 171 MD-253, Edgewater, MD 21037
Based in Alexandria, 18 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,631 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,631 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5707A Edsall Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304
Based in Alexandria, 18 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 959 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 959 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5800 Quantrell Ave #1510, Alexandria, VA 22312
Based in Cheverly, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1712 62nd Ave, Cheverly, MD 20785
Based in Annapolis, 17 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,127 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1825 George Ave Suite 6, Annapolis, MD 21401
#18 Caffi Services
Based in Alexandria, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 508 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 508 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1313 Powhatan St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Based in Silver Spring, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 293 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 293 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9407 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20903
#20 United Air Temp
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 146 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 146 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9634 Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
#21 GW Air Service
Based in St. Charles, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 270 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 270 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 379 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 379 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM
Based in Clarksburg, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 302 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 302 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lanham, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9703 Linwood Ave, Lanham, MD 20706
Based in Rockville, 23 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 5,985 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 5,985 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 685 Lofstrand Ln, Rockville, MD 20850
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 898 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Kettering
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cora AC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Coreno HVAC Repair Washington | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Cyprus Air Heating, Cooling and Fireplaces | 4.3★ (2,189) | 17 mi |
| Cyprus Air Heating, Cooling and Fireplaces | 4.7★ (1,402) | 22 mi |
| Davis Plumbing & Heating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| DC HVAC, Heating and Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Heravo HVAC Repair Washington | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Horizon Mechanical Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| JDL HVAC & Plumbing Services | 4.8★ (678) | 14 mi |
| JM INSULATION LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Logan Mechanical LLC | 4.7★ (155) | 9 mi |
| One Call Services | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| R And R Climate Control Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| R D Springer Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| S&W Controls, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| T & T Plumbing And Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| TRINITY PRO SERVICES | 4.7★ (257) | 7 mi |
| Ultra Painting HVAC Pros | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| United Air Temp | 4.4★ (4,301) | 22 mi |
| United Service Company | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Kettering?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Kettering. 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 Maryland
In Maryland, Maryland State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors licenses Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.
- 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 Maryland
HVAC demand peaks in summer for cooling and in winter for heating. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance or a replacement.
How we ranked Kettering HVAC contractors
We scored 898 Kettering 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 Kettering 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 Kettering: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Kettering?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Kettering, MD is Michael & Son Services with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.8★ from 8,326 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Belair Engineering and Service Company, Inc. (#2) and Grove Heating & Cooling (#3) follow. We ranked 898 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Kettering?
ContractorsRanked ranks 898 HVAC contractors serving Kettering, MD. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in Kettering are open 24/7?
287 ranked HVAC contractors in Kettering post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Belair Engineering and Service Company, Inc. (#2), Grove Heating & Cooling (#3) and United Air Temp (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Kettering work on weekends?
584 of 898 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 400 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Michael & Son Services (#1), Belair Engineering and Service Company, Inc. (#2) and Grove Heating & Cooling (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in Maryland?
In Maryland, Maryland State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors handles licensing and covers Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.
How much does ac replacement cost in Kettering?
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 Kettering. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Kettering HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 898 rated HVAC contractors in Kettering is 4.9★, with a median of 21 reviews. Michael & Son Services has the most, 15,537 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Kettering?
HVAC demand peaks in summer for cooling and in winter for heating. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance or a replacement.
Update log for Kettering
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 898 hvac contractors serving Kettering.
- October 2026: 10 duplicate listings merged.
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