66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 13,263 Google reviews, the most in Knightdale.
- 4.8★ from 13,263 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4001 Atlantic Ave, Raleigh, NC 27604
Best HVAC Contractors in Knightdale, NC (2026)
379 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Knightdale: Michael & Son Services, CR Score 66/100; 4.8★ from 13,263 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Air Experts Heating & Cooling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 379.
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Most-reviewed: Air Experts Heating & Cooling, 8,170 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 379 ranked after Michael & Son Services; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
379 Knightdale HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 129 are open 24/7, 245 open Saturdays and 186 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 379 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Knightdale at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael & Son Services | 66 | 4.8★ (13,263) | Raleigh, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Air Experts Heating & Cooling | 65 | 4.9★ (8,170) | Raleigh, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning | 65 | 4.9★ (5,915) | Raleigh, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Weather Master Heating & Air Conditioning | 65 | 4.7★ (2,117) | Knightdale | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Thermo Direct, Inc. | 64 | 4.8★ (2,120) | Raleigh, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Air Experts Heating, Cooling and Plumbing | 64 | 4.9★ (2,779) | Raleigh, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Quality Comfort Services, Inc. | 64 | 4.9★ (529) | Knightdale | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Carolina, INC. | 64 | 4.8★ (772) | Knightdale | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Yellow Dot Heating & Air Conditioning | 64 | 4.8★ (4,012) | Raleigh, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | ARS / Rescue Rooter | 64 | 4.5★ (6,452) | Raleigh, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 379 best HVAC contractors in Knightdale, 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 Raleigh, 11 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8,170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 8,170 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7 Rupert Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
Based in Raleigh, 10 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 5,915 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 5,915 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2815 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Based in Knightdale
65/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 2,117 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 305 Village Dr, Knightdale, NC 27545
Based in Raleigh, 4 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 2,120 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4901 Trademark Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
Based in Raleigh, 9 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,779 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 2,779 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2730 Rowland Rd Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27615
Based in Knightdale
64/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 529 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 529 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 725 Bethlehem Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
Based in Knightdale
64/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 772 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 772 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 360 Spectrum Dr Suite 110, Knightdale, NC 27545
Based in Raleigh, 9 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4,012 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 4,012 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2400 Sumner Blvd Suite 120, Raleigh, NC 27616
Based in Raleigh, 5 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6,452 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.5★ from 6,452 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 641 S New Hope Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610
Based in Garner, 7 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 837 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 837 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2000 Citation Dr Ste 100, Garner, NC 27529
Based in Rolesville, 10 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,909 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,909 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4805 Rogers Rd, Rolesville, NC 27571
Based in Raleigh, 17 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 6,469 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 6,469 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8810 Westgate Park Dr Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27617
Based in Garner, 9 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 2,151 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 129 Technical Ct, Garner, NC 27529
Based in Raleigh, 12 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,857 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 2,857 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 540 Pylon Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606
Based in Knightdale
62/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 167 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 167 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 704 Three Sisters Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
Based in Wake Forest, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 681 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 681 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5100 Unicon Dr #107, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Based in Garner, 8 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,090 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 2,090 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 600 Waterfield Ridge Pl, Garner, NC 27529
#19 Service Pros
Based in Wendell, 5 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 249 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 249 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7229 Shawan Rd, Wendell, NC 27591
#20 6 & Fix
Based in Garner, 9 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 875 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 875 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 317-A US Highway 70 East, Garner, NC 27529
Based in Wake Forest, 12 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 636 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 636 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6616 Prescott Shore Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Based in Wendell, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 190 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 15 W 3rd St, Wendell, NC 27591
#23 AirMakers, LLC
Based in Raleigh, 4 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 370 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 370 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5420 Old Poole Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610
Based in Raleigh, 8 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 393 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 393 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5617 Departure Dr STE 107, Raleigh, NC 27616
#25 Climate Express
Based in Wake Forest, 7 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 142 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
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 379 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Knightdale
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AC Today Heating and Air Conditioning | 4.9★ (88) | 10 mi |
| Air King HVAC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Air Works Heating & Air | 4.9★ (87) | 9 mi |
| Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.7★ (185) | 9 mi |
| Better Day Heating and Cooling,LLC | In Knightdale | |
| Cape Fear Air, Electric, & Plumbing | 4.9★ (437) | 17 mi |
| Comfort Zone Mechanical LLC | 5.0★ (157) | 14 mi |
| Cooper's Heating and Cooling LLP | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Crisp Comfort Heating & Cooling | 4.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| G&M Service - Commercial HVAC Contractors | 1.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Greenergy HVAC, Fireplace & Appliance | 4.7★ (26) | In Knightdale |
| HVAC and Services | In Knightdale | |
| IES Residential | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| J & S Heating & Air | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Page Heating/ Air | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| PASE HVAC | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Residential Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Same Day Heating & Air | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Wake Heating and Air, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Your Service Professional | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Knightdale?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Knightdale. 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 North Carolina
In North Carolina, North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors licenses Heating and air conditioning contractor licenses.
- 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 North Carolina
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 Knightdale HVAC contractors
We scored 379 Knightdale 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 Knightdale 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 Knightdale: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Knightdale?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Knightdale, NC is Michael & Son Services with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.8★ from 13,263 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Air Experts Heating & Cooling (#2) and Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning (#3) follow. We ranked 379 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Knightdale?
ContractorsRanked ranks 379 HVAC contractors serving Knightdale, NC. 4 of them are based in Knightdale; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in Knightdale are open 24/7?
129 ranked HVAC contractors in Knightdale post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Michael & Son Services (#1), Air Experts Heating & Cooling (#2) and Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Knightdale work on weekends?
245 of 379 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 186 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Michael & Son Services (#1), Air Experts Heating & Cooling (#2) and Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors handles licensing and covers Heating and air conditioning contractor licenses.
How much does ac replacement cost in Knightdale?
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 Knightdale. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Knightdale HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 379 rated HVAC contractors in Knightdale is 4.9★, with a median of 40 reviews. Michael & Son Services has the most, 13,263 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 Knightdale?
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 Knightdale
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 379 hvac contractors serving Knightdale.
- October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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