121 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lancaster: Hubbard Heating & Cooling, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 507 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Brothers Air, Heat & Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 121.
Most-reviewed: Brothers Air, Heat & Plumbing, 8,526 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 121 ranked; ranked #2.
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121 Lancaster HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 42 are open 24/7, 84 open Saturdays and 59 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 121 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hubbard Heating & Cooling | 64 | 4.9★ (507) | Lancaster | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Brothers Air, Heat & Plumbing | 62 | 4.6★ (8,526) | Rock Hill, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Port's Heating & Air, LLC | 62 | 4.9★ (89) | Lancaster | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Robertson Heating & A/C Inc | 61 | 4.8★ (67) | Lancaster | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Panther Heating and Cooling | 61 | 5.0★ (1,017) | Rock Hill, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair | 60 | 5.0★ (71) | Lancaster | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Next Hvac | 60 | 5.0★ (229) | Waxhaw, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | R&B Climate Control LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (1,411) | Fort Mill, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Elite Air & Heat LLC - HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical | 60 | 4.8★ (1,690) | Rock Hill, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Alpha Air Heating and Cooling | 59 | 5.0★ (482) | Rock Hill, 21 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: 4.9★ from 507 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 19 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 8,526 Google reviews, the most in Lancaster.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,017 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waxhaw, 15 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 229 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Mill, 23 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,411 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,690 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 21 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 482 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Mill, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,231 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Mill, 24 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,028 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 18 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 239 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 16 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 215 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Mill, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 387 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 14 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waxhaw, 19 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 283 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indian Trail, 24 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 3,445 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Matthews, 25 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 210 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 25 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 247 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 19 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 555 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waxhaw, 17 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 325 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #25 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.
#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 121 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Airington | 5.0★ (9) | 19 mi |
| All Mechanicals LLC | 1.0★ (3) | 25 mi |
| Allegiance Home Services | 5.0★ (9) | 10 mi |
| Apex Air Repair, LLC | 4.7★ (14) | 20 mi |
| B B & T Refrigeration Inc | 5.0★ (5) | 24 mi |
| Carolina Climate Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (6) | 24 mi |
| CryoFlow HVAC Experts | 5.0★ (6) | 19 mi |
| D & J Heating Air Conditioning and Electrical | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Dorton's Heating & Air | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Electro-Services, Inc. | In Lancaster | |
| Fogel Services, Inc. | 3.7★ (3) | 22 mi |
| Hocoa | Home Repair Network | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Meer Comfort Heating Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (5) | 24 mi |
| Michaux's Heating and Cooling LLC | In Lancaster | |
| On-Target Heating & Air LLC | 5.0★ (3) | 21 mi |
| Robertson Heating & A/C Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Robinson Heating and air | 1.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Sam Robinson Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Snipes Elctrical Sercices | 4.2★ (11) | In Lancaster |
| Solutions Lmc | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lancaster. 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.
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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 121 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 |