21 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Manitowoc: Smokey Barbier Heating Inc, CR Score 96/100; 4.9★ from 1,073 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Shoulak Heating & Sheet Metal, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 21.
Most-reviewed: Royal Heating & Air, 277 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 21 ranked after Smokey Barbier Heating Inc; ranked #16.
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21 Manitowoc HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 21 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smokey Barbier Heating Inc | 96 | 4.9★ (1,073) | Manitowoc | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | High Temp Heating & Cooling LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (58) | Two Rivers, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Integrity Heating & Cooling LLC | 84 | 5.0★ (269) | Manitowoc | — | — |
| 4 | Shoulak Heating & Sheet Metal | 83 | 4.4★ (14) | Two Rivers, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Kens handyman service | 82 | 3.2★ (21) | Manitowoc | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Manitowoc Heating & Air conditioning | 81 | 4.3★ (8) | Manitowoc | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Wolf Heating & Cooling, LLC | 81 | 5.0★ (12) | Manitowoc | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Lakeshore Heating & Sheet Metal, LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (61) | Manitowoc | — | — |
| 9 | Manitowoc Heating & Refrigeration | 77 | 4.4★ (46) | Manitowoc | — | — |
| 10 | Schaus Mechanical | 75 | 4.0★ (23) | Manitowoc | — | — |
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 review volume: 4.9★ from 1,073 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,073).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Two Rivers, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Manitowoc
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 269 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Two Rivers, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manitowoc
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.2★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manitowoc
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manitowoc
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manitowoc
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manitowoc
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manitowoc
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellevue, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manitowoc
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manitowoc
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manitowoc
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sheboygan, 22 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 146 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sheboygan, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 277 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sheboygan, 21 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sheboygan Falls, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sheboygan, 20 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sheboygan, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sheboygan, 21 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute Air Care LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Joe's Heating & Air Conditioning Manitowoc | 1.0★ (2) | In Manitowoc |
| One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning | 1.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Plymouth Plumbing & Heating Sheboygan | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| SERVPRO of Manitowoc | 5.0★ (9) | In Manitowoc |
| Superior Service Cooling & Heating | 24 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Manitowoc. 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 Wisconsin, 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 21 Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc 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 |