27 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Manhattan: De Hart Plumbing Heating & Cooling, CR Score 67/100; 4.9★ from 2,045 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Central Comfort Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 27.
Most-reviewed: De Hart Plumbing Heating & Cooling, 777 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 27 ranked after De Hart Plumbing Heating & Cooling; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
27 Manhattan HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 27 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | De Hart Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 67 | 4.9★ (2,045) | Manhattan | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Alternative Air | 63 | 4.8★ (323) | Manhattan | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Central Comfort Air | 62 | 4.9★ (54) | Manhattan | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | De Hart Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 60 | 4.9★ (777) | Junction City, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Reid Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning | 59 | 3.9★ (56) | Manhattan | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Standard Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning | 57 | 4.6★ (157) | Manhattan | — | — |
| 7 | M & S Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. | 57 | 4.6★ (90) | Manhattan | — | — |
| 8 | Midstate Mechanical Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (34) | Manhattan | — | — |
| 9 | C E Plumbing Heating & AC | 55 | 3.0★ (4) | Manhattan | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Hood Heating & Air | 55 | 4.5★ (33) | Manhattan | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,045 Google reviews, the most in Manhattan.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manhattan
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 323 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manhattan
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Junction City, 20 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 777 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manhattan
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manhattan
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manhattan
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manhattan
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manhattan
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manhattan
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manhattan
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manhattan
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manhattan
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manhattan
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manhattan
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Manhattan
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manhattan
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Junction City, 17 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manhattan
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manhattan
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manhattan
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Junction City, 17 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Junction City, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Junction City, 18 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Junction City, 18 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Small's Plumbing Heating & AC | 46 | 4.3★ (23) | 17 mi |
| 27 | New Beginnings Construction, Remodeling, HVAC/R | 45 | 5.0★ (6) | 20 mi |
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Air Electric, LLC dba: Alternative Electric | 5.0★ (4) | In Manhattan |
| Carls heating and air | 17 mi | |
| Don's Mechanical Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Fahnestock Plumbing HVAC | 1.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Hawk Electric Inc | 4.0★ (8) | In Manhattan |
| Lamunyon Dry Out & Foundation Repair | 5.0★ (48) | In Manhattan |
| Mid-American Water & Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Manhattan |
| P1 Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Manhattan |
| Robert's Heating & Cooling | In Manhattan | |
| SERVPRO of Manhattan, Junction City | 4.8★ (20) | In Manhattan |
| Thermal Comfort Air, Inc. | 18 mi | |
| U.S. Engineering | In Manhattan | |
| Weddle & Sons Roofing | 4.9★ (451) | In Manhattan |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Manhattan. 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 |
HVAC demand peaks in summer for cooling and in winter for heating. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance or a replacement.
We scored 27 Manhattan 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 Manhattan 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 |