58 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Meads: Polar Bear Heating & Air, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 571 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Air Supreme LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 58.
Most-reviewed: Variable Comfort Solutions, 780 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 58 ranked; ranked #5.
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58 Meads HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 35 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 58 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polar Bear Heating & Air | 66 | 4.9★ (571) | Ashland, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Air Supreme LLC | 64 | 4.8★ (242) | Ashland, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Forge Heating and AC Repair | 63 | 5.0★ (323) | Huntington, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | NexAir Heating & AC Repair | 63 | 4.9★ (589) | Huntington, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Variable Comfort Solutions | 62 | 4.9★ (780) | Huntington, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 6 | Best Virginia Heating & AC Repair | 61 | 5.0★ (252) | Huntington, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | HH Heating & Cooling LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (46) | Ashland, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | API Service Pros | 60 | 5.0★ (56) | Huntington, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Ferguson Brothers Plumbing Heating | 60 | 4.7★ (103) | Huntington, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | A-American Heating & Air LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (237) | Wheelersburg, 22 mi away | 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: 4.9★ from 571 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 242 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 15 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 323 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 19 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 589 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Furnace repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 780 Google reviews, the most in Meads.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 20 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 252 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheelersburg, 22 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 237 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Flatwoods, 8 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 5 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 6 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Flatwoods, 8 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 15 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 15 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 6 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 211 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 13 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 20 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Ashland, 7 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ironton, 9 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 2 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 20 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 13 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#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 58 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Adkins Appliance & Refrigeration Services | 11 mi | |
| Air America LLC | 13 mi | |
| Bondurant’s Heating & Cooling | 11 mi | |
| Classic Construction Company | 3.2★ (69) | 15 mi |
| Climate Wizard | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Comfort Unlimited | 13 mi | |
| Hamilton Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Imperial Heating & Cooling | 6 mi | |
| James L Johnson Plumbing and Heating | 20 mi | |
| JB's AC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Liberty Air Technicians Ltd | 14 mi | |
| Ray E Shaffer Plumbing & Heating | 8 mi | |
| Spencer's Refrigeration Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| T R Johnson & Son Inc | 3.3★ (36) | 14 mi |
| Top Solutions Cooling & Heating | 19 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Meads. 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 Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.
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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 58 Meads 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 Meads 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 |