31 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Marion: Proctor Heating & Air Conditioning Inc, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 465 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Singleton Heating & Air Conditioning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 31.
Most-reviewed: Morris Heating & Cooling LLC, 861 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #3.
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31 Marion HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 31 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proctor Heating & Air Conditioning Inc | 64 | 5.0★ (465) | Marion | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Herron Heating & Cooling,LLC | 64 | 5.0★ (426) | Morganton, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Morris Heating & Cooling LLC | 63 | 4.9★ (861) | Marion | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Singleton Heating & Air Conditioning | 62 | 5.0★ (277) | Morganton, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Mountain Heating & Cooling Service, LLC | 62 | 4.7★ (201) | Asheville, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Gentry Service Group | 61 | 4.8★ (663) | Asheville, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Perfect 72" | 60 | 4.9★ (120) | Black Mountain, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | McKinney's Heating and Air Conditioning | 59 | 5.0★ (38) | Morganton, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Condrey Plumbing Heating & AC | 58 | 4.7★ (23) | Marion | — | — |
| 10 | Jim's Heating & A/C Service | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | Marion | 24/7 | — |
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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 465 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 8 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 426 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 861 Google reviews, the most in Marion.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 19 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 277 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 23 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 663 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Black Mountain, 19 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 16 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Marion
Ranked #10 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 Morganton, 16 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Marion
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 21 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Black Mountain, 19 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 22 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 20 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 19 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 20 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hendersonville, 12 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest City, 24 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 253 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | A-Z HVAC | 51 | 5.0★ (7) | 18 mi |
| 27 | A & J Heating & Air Conditioning | 51 | 4.2★ (6) | 16 mi |
| 28 | All K Scruggs Heating & A/C inc. | 51 | 4.7★ (62) | 24 mi |
| 29 | Appalachian HVAC | 50 | 3.7★ (6) | 10 mi |
| 30 | Old Man & Son Heating & Air | 50 | 3.8★ (17) | 21 mi |
| 31 | Perkins Heating and Air | 49 | 4.3★ (11) | 19 mi |
11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-Z HVAC | 23 mi | |
| AFFILIATED CONSULTANTS, ENGINEERS | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Bigfoot Maintenance Service LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Carolina Air Experts | 17 mi | |
| Dunbar service Company LLC | 12 mi | |
| Foothills Cleaning & Restoration | 4.9★ (83) | In Marion |
| Mountain Valley Heating and Air | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| North Fork Heating & Cooling | 20 mi | |
| Timpco Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Truett's Mechanical | 3.8★ (17) | In Marion |
| Young's Heating & Air Conditioning | In Marion |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Marion. 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 North Carolina, North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors licenses Heating and air conditioning contractor licenses.
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
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 31 Marion 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 Marion 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 |