5 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Madison: Goth Electric, CR Score 85/100; 3.9★ from 10 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: Barger Electric, 23 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 5 ranked; ranked #3.
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5 Madison HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 5 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goth Electric | 85 | 3.9★ (10) | Madison | — | Overall |
| 2 | Persic Heating & Air, LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (17) | Madison | — | — |
| 3 | Barger Electric | 81 | 4.3★ (23) | Madison | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Dans Refrigeration | 81 | 5.0★ (7) | Madison | Sat | — |
| 5 | Rocky Schoenrock Plumbing-Heating | 77 | 4.2★ (5) | Madison | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Madison
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (23).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Madison. 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 Dakota, 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.
We scored 5 Madison HVAC contractors on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Madison data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |