27 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lake City: DH Mechanical, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 169 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Swift Services Heating, Cooling & Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 27.
Most-reviewed: Swift Services Heating, Cooling & Electrical, 560 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 27 ranked; ranked #2.
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27 Lake City HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 27 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DH Mechanical | 64 | 5.0★ (169) | Florence, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Swift Services Heating, Cooling & Electrical | 63 | 4.8★ (560) | Florence, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Allens Cooling and Heating | 61 | 5.0★ (248) | Florence, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Lake City Heating & Air Conditioning | 60 | 4.7★ (31) | Lake City | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Air Solutions Heating and Cooling | 59 | 4.8★ (332) | Florence, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Hill's Heating & Air Conditioning Services | 58 | 4.9★ (65) | Florence, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | A&A Comfort Solutions LLC | 56 | 4.6★ (32) | Florence, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Cook Comfort Systems LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (61) | Florence, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | BreezePro AC Repair Florence | 55 | 5.0★ (16) | Florence, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Cayce Company, Inc | 54 | 3.7★ (25) | Florence, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 18 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 560 Google reviews, the most in Lake City.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 16 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 248 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lake City
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 24 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 332 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 23 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 20 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 25 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 19 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake City
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 21 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 15 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 20 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 19 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 22 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sumter, 24 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 17 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 21 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 19 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fernandina Beach, 23 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 15 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 23 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 24 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 26 of 27 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | McCall's Supply, Inc. - Florence, SC | 48 | 3.8★ (12) | 23 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lake City. 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 |
In South Carolina, South Carolina Contractor’s Licensing Board (LLR) licenses Mechanical contractor licenses for commercial work; residential specialty contractors register with the Residential Builders Commission.
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
In South Carolina, 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.
We scored 27 Lake City 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 City 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 |