68/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,590 Google reviews, the most in Lincoln.
- 4.8★ from 5,590 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2949 Cornhusker Hwy, Lincoln, NE 68504
Best HVAC Contractors in Lincoln, NE (2026)
56 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Lincoln: John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electrical, CR Score 68/100; 4.8★ from 5,590 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Star City Heating, Cooling, Electrical & Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 56.
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Most-reviewed: Star City Heating, Cooling, Electrical & Plumbing, 2,344 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 56 ranked after John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electrical; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
56 Lincoln HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 29 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 56 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Lincoln at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electrical | 68 | 4.8★ (5,590) | Lincoln | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Star City Heating, Cooling, Electrical & Plumbing | 67 | 4.9★ (2,344) | Lincoln | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Command Heating and Air | 65 | 5.0★ (465) | Lincoln | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Bill's Heating & Air Conditioning | 64 | 4.9★ (451) | Lincoln | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | National Furnace & Air Conditioning | 64 | 4.9★ (434) | Lincoln | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | All Pro Heating and Air Conditioning | 63 | 4.9★ (552) | Lincoln | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Absolute Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning | 63 | 4.9★ (524) | Lincoln | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Harley's Heating & Air Conditioning | 62 | 4.9★ (505) | Lincoln | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Cool Concepts | 61 | 5.0★ (40) | Lincoln | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Action Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Electrical | 61 | 4.9★ (1,193) | Lincoln | — | — |
The 56 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 Lincoln
67/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,344 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 2,344 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5401 Cornhusker Hwy, Lincoln, NE 68504
Based in Lincoln
65/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 465 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 465 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1620 Kennedy Dr, Lincoln, NE 68521
Based in Lincoln
64/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 451 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 451 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 526 Garfield St, Lincoln, NE 68502
Based in Lincoln
64/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 434 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 434 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3740 S 6th St STE C, Lincoln, NE 68502
Based in Lincoln
63/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 552 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 552 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 5 AM–2 PM
- Address
- 5831 N 58th St Suite #4, Lincoln, NE 68507
Based in Lincoln
63/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 524 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 524 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 3425 Cleveland Ave, Lincoln, NE 68504
Based in Lincoln
62/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 505 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 505 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 4224 Progressive Ave, Lincoln, NE 68504
Based in Lincoln
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3701 Touzalin Ave, Lincoln, NE 68507
Based in Lincoln
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,193 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,193 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4101 S 8th St, Lincoln, NE 68502
Based in Lincoln
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.5★ from 132 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8333 Eiger Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516
Based in Lincoln
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 515 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 515 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3401 S 7th St, Lincoln, NE 68502
Based in Lincoln
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Lincoln
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 381 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 381 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1800 Windhoek Dr, Lincoln, NE 68512
Based in Lincoln
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 2705 E O St, Lincoln, NE 68510
#16 TechMasters
Based in Lincoln
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2024 SW 6th St A, Lincoln, NE 68522
Based in Lincoln
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.1★ from 22 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3130 S 6th St, Lincoln, NE 68502
Based in Lincoln
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5831 N 58th St Suite #1, Lincoln, NE 68507
Based in Lincoln
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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
#20 Bear Electric
Based in Lincoln
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#21 COMFORTTECHS
Based in Lincoln
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 540 Blue Heron Dr, Lincoln, NE 68522
Based in Lincoln
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 3.9★ from 94 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1701 Cushman Dr, Lincoln, NE 68512
Based in Lincoln
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 332 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 332 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3324 Ox Bow Rd, Lincoln, NE 68504
Based in Lincoln
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 344 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 344 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3040 South St, Lincoln, NE 68502
Based in Lincoln
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 4007 O St, Lincoln, NE 68510
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 56 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 to Z Radon Solutions | 4.6★ (34) | In Lincoln |
| ALK Service and Repair | In Lincoln | |
| Arrow Capital | 4.4★ (538) | In Lincoln |
| B & B Homes Insulation | 4.8★ (39) | In Lincoln |
| Control Services Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Lincoln |
| Cortez Roofing | 5.0★ (75) | In Lincoln |
| Engineered Controls Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Lincoln |
| Falcon Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.8★ (6) | In Lincoln |
| Gregg Electric | 4.6★ (9) | In Lincoln |
| Integrated Controls | 4.0★ (1) | In Lincoln |
| J-Tech Construction and Solar | 4.5★ (226) | In Lincoln |
| M C Larkins Heating & Air | 5.0★ (1) | In Lincoln |
| NEBCO, Inc. | 4.9★ (9) | In Lincoln |
| Reinick Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (1) | In Lincoln |
| Rezac Construction Inc. | 3.4★ (5) | In Lincoln |
| Sears Heating and Air Conditioning | 1.0★ (2) | In Lincoln |
| SERVPRO of Lincoln | 4.7★ (200) | In Lincoln |
| Shanahan Mechanical & Electrical | 5.0★ (1) | In Lincoln |
| Stevens Electrical Services LLC | 4.9★ (179) | In Lincoln |
| Wellmann Plumbing | 4.5★ (39) | 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 Nebraska
In Nebraska, 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 56 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, NE is John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electrical with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 4.8★ from 5,590 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Star City Heating, Cooling, Electrical & Plumbing (#2) and Command Heating and Air (#3) follow. We ranked 56 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Lincoln?
ContractorsRanked ranks 56 HVAC contractors serving Lincoln, NE. 48 of them are 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?
17 ranked HVAC contractors in Lincoln post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electrical (#1), Star City Heating, Cooling, Electrical & Plumbing (#2) and Command Heating and Air (#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?
29 of 56 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electrical (#1), Star City Heating, Cooling, Electrical & Plumbing (#2) and Command Heating and Air (#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 56 rated HVAC contractors in Lincoln is 4.8★, with a median of 33 reviews. John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electrical has the most, 5,590 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 Lincoln?
In Nebraska, 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 56 hvac contractors serving Lincoln.
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