68/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,332 Google reviews, the most in Lake Charles.
- 4.9★ from 3,332 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4815 Common St, Lake Charles, LA 70607
Best HVAC Contractors in Lake Charles, LA (2026)
61 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lake Charles: Ace Air Conditioning & Plumbing, CR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 3,332 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Accurate Air and Heat, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 61.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Trouth Air Conditioning & Sheet Metal, 437 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 61 ranked after Ace Air Conditioning & Plumbing; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
61 Lake Charles HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 28 are open 24/7, 33 open Saturdays and 27 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 61 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Lake Charles at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ace Air Conditioning & Plumbing | 68 | 4.9★ (3,332) | Lake Charles | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Accurate Air and Heat, LLC | 65 | 5.0★ (279) | Lake Charles | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Ace Air Conditioning & Plumbing - Deep South | 64 | 4.9★ (220) | Lake Charles | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Cole Air | 64 | 4.8★ (289) | Lake Charles | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Latour's Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC | 64 | 5.0★ (147) | Lake Charles | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Calcasieu Cooling & Heating | 64 | 5.0★ (125) | Lake Charles | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Always Cool Air and Heat, LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (113) | Lake Charles | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Innovative Air Solutions | 63 | 4.9★ (147) | Lake Charles | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Trouth Air Conditioning & Sheet Metal | 63 | 4.9★ (437) | Sulphur, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 10 | Moreau's Heating And A/C | 62 | 5.0★ (61) | Lake Charles | 24/7 | — |
The 61 best HVAC contractors in Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles
65/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 279 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 279 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lake Charles
64/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 220 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 220 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1109 McKinley St, Westlake, LA 70669
#4 Cole Air
Based in Lake Charles
64/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 289 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 289 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 620 Marilyn Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70611
Based in Lake Charles
64/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 147 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 147 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2898 Saucier Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Based in Lake Charles
64/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4195 Camryn Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70611
Based in Lake Charles
63/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lake Charles
63/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2846 Country Club Rd Suite A, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Based in Sulphur, 10 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 437 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 437 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1212 Whitaker St, Sulphur, LA 70665
Based in Lake Charles
62/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lake Charles
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3115 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
#12 Burnworth's A/C
Based in Sulphur, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 366 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 366 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 201 Arnold St, Sulphur, LA 70665
Based in Lake Charles
61/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 169 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3917 Marie Ct, Lake Charles, LA 70607
#14 Freedom HVACR
Based in Lake Charles
61/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lake Charles
60/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 807 14th St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Based in Lake Charles
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2701 US-171, Lake Charles, LA 70611
#17 Delta AC, LLC.
Based in Lake Charles
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 161 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3005 Common St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Based in Lake Charles
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2621 Phils Ln, Lake Charles, LA 70611
Based in Sulphur, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3913 S Beglis Pkwy, Sulphur, LA 70665
Based in Lake Charles
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lake Charles
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3121 Country Club Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Based in Lake Charles
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lake Charles
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1606 McKinley St, Westlake, LA 70669
Based in Lake Charles
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Sulphur, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 397 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 397 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 255 S Post Oak Rd, Sulphur, LA 70663
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 61 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lake Charles
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.
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Lake Charles?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lake Charles. 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 Louisiana
In Louisiana, Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors licenses Mechanical 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 Louisiana
In Louisiana, air conditioning calls peak in the hottest summer months. Spring is the easiest time to book a tune-up or replacement, before the first heat wave.
How we ranked Lake Charles HVAC contractors
We scored 61 Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Lake Charles?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Lake Charles, LA is Ace Air Conditioning & Plumbing with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 3,332 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Accurate Air and Heat, LLC (#2) and Ace Air Conditioning & Plumbing - Deep South (#3) follow. We ranked 61 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Lake Charles?
ContractorsRanked ranks 61 HVAC contractors serving Lake Charles, LA. 39 of them are based in Lake Charles; 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 Lake Charles are open 24/7?
28 ranked HVAC contractors in Lake Charles post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ace Air Conditioning & Plumbing (#1), Accurate Air and Heat, LLC (#2) and Ace Air Conditioning & Plumbing - Deep South (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Lake Charles work on weekends?
33 of 61 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 27 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ace Air Conditioning & Plumbing (#1), Accurate Air and Heat, LLC (#2) and Ace Air Conditioning & Plumbing - Deep South (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors handles licensing and covers Mechanical contractor licenses.
How much does ac replacement cost in Lake Charles?
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 Lake Charles. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Lake Charles HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 61 rated HVAC contractors in Lake Charles is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. Ace Air Conditioning & Plumbing has the most, 3,332 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 Lake Charles?
In Louisiana, air conditioning calls peak in the hottest summer months. Spring is the easiest time to book a tune-up or replacement, before the first heat wave.
Update log for Lake Charles
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 61 hvac contractors serving Lake Charles.
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