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Best HVAC Contractors in Longboat Key, FL (2026)

294 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Longboat Key: Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical, CR Score 66/100; 4.8★ from 12,628 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Veteran Air Heating & Air Conditioning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 294.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Veteran Air Heating & Air Conditioning, 9,780 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 294 ranked after Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

294 Longboat Key HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 143 are open 24/7, 222 open Saturdays and 191 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 294 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the HVAC contractors in South Bradenton ranking. See HVAC contractors in South Bradenton

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Longboat Key at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Longboat Key at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical664.8★ (12,628)Sarasota, 7 mi away24/7Overall
2Veteran Air Heating & Air Conditioning654.7★ (9,780)Sarasota, 8 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Badger Bob's Services644.9★ (8,763)Sarasota, 14 mi away24/7—
4AirNow Air Conditioning644.9★ (1,916)Sarasota, 8 mi away24/7—
5Elite Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical644.9★ (1,925)Bradenton, 8 mi away24/7—
6Aqua Plumbing & Air Downtown Sarasota634.9★ (2,021)Sarasota, 9 mi away24/7—
7Arctic Air Home Services634.9★ (5,042)Sarasota, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8AND Services634.7★ (2,269)Sarasota, 8 mi away24/7—
9Unique Services624.5★ (4,564)Bradenton, 8 mi away24/7—
10D & D Air Conditioning, Inc624.8★ (1,314)Sarasota, 9 mi away24/7—

The 294 best HVAC contractors in Longboat Key, 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.

  3. #3 Badger Bob's Services

    Based in Sarasota, 14 mi away

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8,763 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 8,763 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    215 Interstate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240
    View profile for Badger Bob's Services(941) 225-2186

  8. #8 AND Services

    Based in Sarasota, 8 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,269 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.7★ from 2,269 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1866 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
    View profile for AND Services(941) 234-4050

  9. #9 Unique Services

    Based in Bradenton, 8 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4,564 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.5★ from 4,564 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4515 19th St Ct E, Bradenton, FL 34203
    View profile for Unique Services(941) 487-3834

  11. #11 Nice Air, LLC

    Based in Bradenton, 5 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 361 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 361 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5420 24th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207
    View profile for Nice Air, LLC(941) 739-5000

  13. #13 AC Warehouse

    Based in Bradenton, 12 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,757 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.7★ from 2,757 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    710 60th St Ct E, Bradenton, FL 34208
    View profile for AC Warehouse(941) 755-5555

  16. #16 Air & Heat Inc

    Based in Bradenton, 7 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 374 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 374 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    502 36th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
    View profile for Air & Heat Inc(941) 750-6313

HVAC contractors ranked #28 to #30

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #28 to #30, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 30 of 294 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in Longboat Key, ranks 28 to 30
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
28Breakaway Air Conditioning and Heating614.8★ (360)8 mi
30Acree Plumbing, Air & Electric614.7★ (452)7 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Longboat Key?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Longboat Key. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Longboat Key?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
AC replacement$3,887$5,978$8,073Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026
Furnace replacement$2,823$4,814$6,896Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check an HVAC contractor's license in Florida

In Florida, Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) licenses Certified or registered air conditioning (CAC, RA) and mechanical (CMC, RM) contractors.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. 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 Florida

In Florida, 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 Longboat Key HVAC contractors

We scored 294 Longboat Key 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Longboat Key data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

HVAC contractors in Longboat Key: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Longboat Key?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Longboat Key, FL is Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.8★ from 12,628 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Veteran Air Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and Badger Bob's Services (#3) follow. We ranked 294 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Longboat Key?

ContractorsRanked ranks 294 HVAC contractors serving Longboat Key, FL. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Longboat Key are open 24/7?

143 ranked HVAC contractors in Longboat Key post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical (#1), Veteran Air Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and Badger Bob's Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Longboat Key work on weekends?

222 of 294 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 191 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical (#1), Veteran Air Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and Badger Bob's Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in Florida?

In Florida, Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) handles licensing and covers Certified or registered air conditioning (CAC, RA) and mechanical (CMC, RM) contractors. Search the business or license number at https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp.

How much does ac replacement cost in Longboat Key?

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 Longboat Key. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Longboat Key HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 294 rated HVAC contractors in Longboat Key is 4.9★, with a median of 49 reviews. Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical has the most, 12,628 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 Longboat Key?

In Florida, 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 Longboat Key

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 294 hvac contractors serving Longboat Key.

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