65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 3,169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 3,169 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9 N Maple St, Woburn, MA 01801
Best HVAC Contractors in Lincoln, MA (2026)
1,283 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lincoln: Central Cooling & Heating, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 3,169 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Papalia Home Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,283.
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Most-reviewed: Sila Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical, 4,377 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 1,283 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
1,283 Lincoln HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 402 are open 24/7, 728 open Saturdays and 539 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 1,283 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Lincoln at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Cooling & Heating | 65 | 4.9★ (3,169) | Woburn, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Papalia Home Services | 65 | 4.9★ (3,978) | Acton, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Winters Home Services | 65 | 4.8★ (2,862) | Watertown, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 65 | 4.9★ (3,912) | Wakefield, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Akian Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 64 | 4.8★ (1,625) | Watertown, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Sila Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical | 64 | 4.9★ (4,377) | Stoneham, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 7 | Heritage Home Service | 63 | 4.8★ (3,352) | Wilmington, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | MillTown Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electrical | 63 | 4.8★ (2,927) | Chelmsford, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | S.D.H. Plumbing & Heating | 63 | 4.9★ (389) | Newton, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Nicholson Plumbing, Electrical, Heating, and Air Conditioning | 63 | 4.8★ (2,950) | Holliston, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 1,283 best HVAC contractors in Lincoln, 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 Acton, 12 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 3,978 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 3,978 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1220 Liberty Square Rd, Boxborough, MA 01719
Based in Watertown, 8 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,862 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 2,862 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 108 School St, Watertown, MA 02472
Based in Wakefield, 13 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 78 Foundry St, Wakefield, MA 01880
Based in Watertown, 6 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,625 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,625 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 586 Pleasant St #4, Watertown, MA 02472
Based in Stoneham, 11 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 4,377 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 4,377 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 12 Oakland Ave #4, Stoneham, MA 02180
Based in Wilmington, 14 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,352 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 3,352 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 323 Andover St STE 2, Wilmington, MA 01887
Based in Chelmsford, 14 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,927 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 2,927 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 131 Stedman St #6, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Based in Newton, 6 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 389 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 389 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 237 Riverview Ave, Auburndale, MA 02466
Based in Holliston, 16 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,950 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 2,950 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 71 Whitney St, Holliston, MA 01746
Based in Framingham, 12 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,322 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,322 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 82 Herbert St, Framingham, MA 01702
Based in Wilmington, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 2,076 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 2,076 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1 Jewel Dr Suite 324, Wilmington, MA 01887
Based in Chelmsford, 12 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 443 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 443 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 80 Brick Kiln Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Based in Billerica, 12 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 476 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 476 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 98 Billerica Ave B, North Billerica, MA 01862
Based in Needham, 9 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 259 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 259 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 19 Kearney Rd, Needham, MA 02494
Based in Acton, 13 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,833 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,833 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 527 Great Rd, Littleton, MA 01460
Based in Lincoln
62/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1 Ridge Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773
Based in Woburn, 11 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 872 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 872 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5 Constitution Way Suite B, Woburn, MA 01801
Based in Reading, 12 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 741 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 741 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 565 Main St, Reading, MA 01867
Based in Danvers, 22 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4,220 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 4,220 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 33 Cherry Hill Dr, Danvers, MA 01923
Based in Quincy, 17 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,567 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,567 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 11-17 Newbury St #2, Quincy, MA 02171
Based in Billerica, 17 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,626 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,626 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 116 Pawtucket Blvd, Tyngsborough, MA 01879
Based in Northborough, 17 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,017 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,017 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5 Goddard Rd, Northborough, MA 01532
Based in Andover, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Framingham, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 581 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 581 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 763 Waverly St unit 32, Framingham, MA 01702
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 1,283 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lincoln
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A&D Sheet Metal, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| A&L Plumbing, Heating, and AC Repair | 4.6★ (174) | 7 mi |
| ABV Appliance Service | 4.8★ (156) | 9 mi |
| B & X & T HVAC | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Boston Standard Company | 4.7★ (2,808) | 25 mi |
| Carlson Hvac Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| CCL Mechanical, LLC. | In Lincoln | |
| Custom Comfort building & Remodeling | In Lincoln | |
| Emanuelson Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Fergal Obrien Plumbing & Heating | In Lincoln | |
| J C Heating & Air Conditioning | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| KEN's HVAC SERVICE | 5.0★ (97) | 4 mi |
| Mc Gregor Heating & Air Conditioning | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| MILLER PLUMBING, HEATING & COOLING, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| N & T HVAC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Obie Comfort Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Panza Plumbing & Heating | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| R.Y. HVAC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Super Service Today | 4.7★ (1,672) | 21 mi |
| TruEnergy Electrical Service of Lincoln | 5.0★ (12) | In Lincoln |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Lincoln?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lincoln. 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 |
When to hire an HVAC contractor in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, furnace and heat pump calls peak in the coldest winter weeks and AC calls in summer heat waves. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance or a replacement.
How we ranked Lincoln HVAC contractors
We scored 1,283 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Lincoln?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Lincoln, MA is Central Cooling & Heating with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 3,169 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Papalia Home Services (#2) and Winters Home Services (#3) follow. We ranked 1,283 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Lincoln?
ContractorsRanked ranks 1,283 HVAC contractors serving Lincoln, MA. 1 of them is based in Lincoln; 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 Lincoln are open 24/7?
402 ranked HVAC contractors in Lincoln post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Central Cooling & Heating (#1), Papalia Home Services (#2) and Winters Home Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Lincoln work on weekends?
728 of 1,283 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 539 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Central Cooling & Heating (#1), Papalia Home Services (#2) and Winters Home Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does ac replacement cost in Lincoln?
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 Lincoln. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Lincoln HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 1,283 rated HVAC contractors in Lincoln is 4.9★, with a median of 17 reviews. Sila Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical has the most, 4,377 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 Lincoln?
In Massachusetts, furnace and heat pump calls peak in the coldest winter weeks and AC calls in summer heat waves. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance or a replacement.
How does ContractorsRanked rank HVAC contractors?
Each HVAC contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Lincoln
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,283 hvac contractors serving Lincoln.
- October 2026: 9 duplicate listings merged.
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