66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 3,190 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6 Green St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
Best HVAC Contractors in Metuchen, NJ (2026)
1,608 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Metuchen: Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating, CR Score 66/100; 4.8★ from 3,190 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): First Choice Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,608.
- 42
Most-reviewed: A.J. Perri, 13,782 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 1,608 ranked; ranked #42.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
1,608 Metuchen HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 591 are open 24/7, 1,117 open Saturdays and 855 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 1,608 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Metuchen at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating | 66 | 4.8★ (3,190) | Metuchen | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | First Choice Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical | 65 | 4.9★ (1,475) | Metuchen | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Arctic Air Conditioning | 65 | 4.9★ (9,474) | Old Bridge, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Edison Heating & Cooling | 65 | 4.8★ (1,766) | Edison, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Binsky Home Service | 64 | 4.8★ (3,574) | Somerset, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Sam's Air Control | 64 | 4.9★ (621) | Edison, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | NJ Pipe Doctor | 64 | 4.8★ (1,378) | Woodbridge, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Fras-Air Service Experts | 63 | 4.9★ (3,876) | Bridgewater, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Service Professionals | 63 | 4.7★ (6,302) | Union, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Meyer & Depew Co., Inc. | 63 | 4.9★ (1,618) | Kenilworth, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 1,608 best HVAC contractors in Metuchen, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Metuchen
65/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,475 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,475 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 120 Liberty St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
Based in Old Bridge, 12 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9,474 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 9,474 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1 Pleasant Valley Rd, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Based in Edison, 1 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,766 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,766 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 191 Vineyard Rd, Edison, NJ 08817
Based in Somerset, 8 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,574 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 3,574 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 22 Worlds Fair Dr suite e, Somerset, NJ 08873
Based in Edison, 1 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 621 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 621 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1217 US-1, Edison, NJ 08837
Based in Woodbridge, 4 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,378 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,378 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 234 Main St, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Based in Bridgewater, 14 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 3,876 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 3,876 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 178 US-206, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844
Based in Union, 11 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6,302 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 6,302 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 923 Rahway Ave, Union, NJ 07083
Based in Kenilworth, 10 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,618 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,618 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 309 Lafayette Ave, Kenilworth, NJ 07033
Based in Woodbridge, 4 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 259 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 259 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 209 Main St, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Based in Bound Brook, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 965 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 965 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 418 Talmage Ave, Bound Brook, NJ 08805
Based in East Brunswick, 7 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5,625 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.4★ from 5,625 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 11 Cotters Ln, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Based in Staten Island, 8 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 350 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 350 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 43 Jade Ct, Staten Island, NY 10309
Based in Scotch Plains, 7 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 474 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 474 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1766 E 2nd St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Based in Chatham, 13 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,940 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,940 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 33 River Rd Suite A, Chatham, NJ 07928
Based in Cranford, 8 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 732 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 732 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 36 N Ave E, Cranford, NJ 07016
#18 Air Group
Based in East Hanover, 19 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,805 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 2,805 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1 Prince Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981
Based in East Brunswick, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 637 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 637 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 13 Lake Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828
#20 Valairco
Based in Manville, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 717 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 717 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1013 Kennedy Blvd, Manville, NJ 08835
#21 Always Comfy LLC
Based in Piscataway, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 315 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 315 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 371 Hoes Ln Suit 200, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Based in Keansburg, 17 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 2,117 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 752 NJ-36, Belford, NJ 07718
Based in Staten Island, 7 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 748 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 748 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4295 Arthur Kill Rd, Staten Island, NY 10309
Based in Milltown, 8 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 376 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 376 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 192 Riva Ave, Milltown, NJ 08850
Based in East Brunswick, 1 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
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 1,608 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Metuchen
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Generation Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning | In Metuchen | |
| 5 Star Contractors LLC | 4.5★ (2) | In Metuchen |
| A-AAA Better Plumbing & Heating | 3.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Ade Systems-NJ Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Area Fuel Oil | 4.8★ (66) | 6 mi |
| Cold Snap Heating & AC Solutions | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Crab | 5.0★ (2) | In Metuchen |
| Delco Air East Brunswick | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Dun-Rite Plumbing & Heating Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Good Tidings Plumbing Heating Cooling | 4.8★ (1,009) | 6 mi |
| JAC electric, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Jim Hall HVAC | 4.8★ (79) | 7 mi |
| K&A Heating and Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| New Jersey Mechanical Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Petro Home Services | 4.2★ (253) | 3 mi |
| ProAir Solutions | 4.0★ (2) | In Metuchen |
| Sample Service Company | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Sears Heating and Air Conditioning | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Van Horn Plumbing Design | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Yeshire Mechanical LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Metuchen?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Metuchen. 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 |
How to check an HVAC contractor's license in New Jersey
In New Jersey, New Jersey State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors licenses Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.
- Search the business name or license number on the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.
No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.
Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
When to hire an HVAC contractor in New Jersey
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.
How we ranked Metuchen HVAC contractors
We scored 1,608 Metuchen 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 Metuchen 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 |
HVAC contractors in Metuchen: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Metuchen?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Metuchen, NJ is Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.8★ from 3,190 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. First Choice Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical (#2) and Arctic Air Conditioning (#3) follow. We ranked 1,608 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Metuchen?
ContractorsRanked ranks 1,608 HVAC contractors serving Metuchen, NJ. 2 of them are based in Metuchen; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in Metuchen are open 24/7?
591 ranked HVAC contractors in Metuchen post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating (#1), First Choice Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical (#2) and Arctic Air Conditioning (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Metuchen work on weekends?
1,117 of 1,608 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 855 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating (#1), First Choice Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical (#2) and Arctic Air Conditioning (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, New Jersey State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors handles licensing and covers Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work. Search the business or license number at https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/.
How much does ac replacement cost in Metuchen?
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 Metuchen. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Metuchen HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 1,608 rated HVAC contractors in Metuchen is 4.8★, with a median of 19 reviews. A.J. Perri has the most, 13,782 reviews, and ranks #42. 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 Metuchen?
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.
Update log for Metuchen
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,608 hvac contractors serving Metuchen.
- October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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