95/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 78 Foundry St, Wakefield, MA 01880
Best HVAC Contractors in Malden, MA (2026)
1,216 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Malden: 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, CR Score 95/100; 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Central Cooling & Heating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,216.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Sila Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical, 4,377 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 1,216 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
1,216 Malden HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 379 are open 24/7, 697 open Saturdays and 521 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 1,216 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Malden at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 95 | 4.9★ (3,912) | Wakefield, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Central Cooling & Heating | 94 | 4.9★ (3,169) | Woburn, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Winters Home Services | 93 | 4.8★ (2,862) | Watertown, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Cranney Home Services | 92 | 4.8★ (4,220) | Danvers, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Sila Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical | 92 | 4.9★ (4,377) | Stoneham, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 6 | Heritage Home Service | 92 | 4.8★ (3,352) | Wilmington, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Akian Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 92 | 4.8★ (1,625) | Watertown, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Green Tech Plumbing & Heating | 91 | 4.8★ (451) | Somerville, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Trust 1 Services Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning | 91 | 4.8★ (1,567) | Quincy, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Spencer Plumbing Sewer and Drain Cleaning | 91 | 4.9★ (839) | Peabody, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 1,216 best HVAC contractors in Malden, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Woburn, 8 mi away
94/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 3,169 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 3,169 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9 N Maple St, Woburn, MA 01801
Based in Watertown, 7 mi away
93/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,862 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 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 Danvers, 13 mi away
92/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 4,220 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 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 Stoneham, 4 mi away
92/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,377 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (4,377).
- 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, 13 mi away
92/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 3,352 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 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 Watertown, 9 mi away
92/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,625 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 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 Somerville, 2 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 451 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 451 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 165 Middlesex Ave #1057, Somerville, MA 02145
Based in Quincy, 10 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,567 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 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 Peabody, 10 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 839 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 839 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 67 Foster St, Peabody, MA 01960
Based in Reading, 7 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 741 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 741 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 565 Main St, Reading, MA 01867
Based in Wilmington, 8 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 2,076 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 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 Woburn, 7 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 872 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 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 Boston, 5 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 206 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 206 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 31 Milk St, Boston, MA 02109
Based in Middleton, 11 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 491 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 491 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5 Wildwood Rd, Middleton, MA 01949
Based in Acton, 23 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 3,978 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 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 Danvers, 12 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 1,672 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 1,672 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7 Healy Ct, Danvers, MA 01923
Based in Abington, 5 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 483 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 483 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Newton, 10 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 389 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 389 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 237 Riverview Ave, Auburndale, MA 02466
Based in Brookline, 7 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 353 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 353 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 116 Cypress St, Brookline, MA 02445
Based in Chelmsford, 20 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,927 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 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 Needham, 12 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 259 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 259 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 19 Kearney Rd, Needham, MA 02494
Based in Weymouth, 18 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 2,808 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 2,808 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 267 Libbey Pkwy Suite A, Weymouth, MA 02189
Based in Billerica, 17 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 476 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 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 North Andover, 18 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 562 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 562 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3 Johnson St, North Andover, MA 01845
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 1,216 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Malden
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arctic Engineering Co | 3.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| ArcticAardvark Comfort | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Buckley Brothers Inc | 4.9★ (28) | In Malden |
| Chilli Willie Plumbing HVAC & Mechanical Inc | 4.8★ (69) | 3 mi |
| Cimetrics Inc. | In Malden | |
| Dynamic Plumbing Heating & Gas Fitting | In Malden | |
| F & F Plumbing & Heating | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Freedom Air Mechanical Contractors | 4.9★ (35) | 1 mi |
| Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| J P Mechanical Plumbing Heating | In Malden | |
| John Cacciatore Plumbing & Heating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| KEN's HVAC SERVICE | 5.0★ (97) | 9 mi |
| Medford Wellington Service Co. | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Michael Anthony Heating and Cooling Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | In Malden |
| Monteiro Plumbing & Heating | 1.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Statewide Mechanical Services, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| T&J Reliable Home Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| TBros - Trethewey Brothers Inc | 4.7★ (232) | 10 mi |
| TN Plumbing & Heating Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Malden |
| Wilko Systems Inc | 5.0★ (7) | In Malden |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Malden?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Malden. 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 Malden HVAC contractors
We scored 1,216 Malden 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 Malden 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 |
HVAC contractors in Malden: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Malden?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Malden, MA is 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric with a CR Score of 95/100. It has 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Central Cooling & Heating (#2) and Winters Home Services (#3) follow. We ranked 1,216 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Malden?
ContractorsRanked ranks 1,216 HVAC contractors serving Malden, MA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in Malden are open 24/7?
379 ranked HVAC contractors in Malden post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#1), Central Cooling & Heating (#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 Malden work on weekends?
697 of 1,216 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 521 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#1), Central Cooling & Heating (#2) and Winters Home Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does ac replacement cost in Malden?
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 Malden. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Malden HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 1,216 rated HVAC contractors in Malden is 4.9★, with a median of 17 reviews. Sila Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical has the most, 4,377 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Malden?
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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Malden
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,216 hvac contractors serving Malden.
- October 2026: 10 duplicate listings merged.
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