26 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Nacogdoches: McWilliams Heating Cooling Plumbing, CR Score 68/100; 4.8★ from 1,005 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Strickland Plumbing, HVAC & Electric, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 26.
Most-reviewed: Ferrara's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., 638 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 26 ranked after McWilliams Heating Cooling Plumbing; ranked #10.
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26 Nacogdoches HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 26 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McWilliams Heating Cooling Plumbing | 68 | 4.8★ (1,005) | Nacogdoches | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Strickland Plumbing, HVAC & Electric, Inc. | 66 | 4.9★ (402) | Nacogdoches | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Texas Air Conditioning, Electric and Plumbing | 65 | 4.9★ (143) | Nacogdoches | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Lone Star Air Conditioning and Heating | 62 | 5.0★ (217) | Nacogdoches | Sat | — |
| 5 | Bobby York Air Conditioning & Heating | 62 | 5.0★ (27) | Nacogdoches | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Strickland Plumbing, HVAC & Electric, Inc. | 58 | 4.5★ (172) | Lufkin, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | John's Heating & Air Conditioning Nacogdoches | 58 | 4.6★ (14) | Nacogdoches | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Bentley's Air Conditioning & Refrigeration | 58 | 4.6★ (161) | Lufkin, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Pax-Sun (Ferrara's) Heating & Air Conditioning | 57 | 4.9★ (23) | Lufkin, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Ferrara's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. | 57 | 4.9★ (638) | Lufkin, 20 mi away | — | Most reviews |
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: 4.8★ from 1,005 Google reviews, the most in Nacogdoches.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nacogdoches
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 402 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nacogdoches
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nacogdoches
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 217 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nacogdoches
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin, 18 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 172 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nacogdoches
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin, 21 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin, 18 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin, 20 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 638 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nacogdoches
Ranked #11 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 Nacogdoches
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin, 17 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin, 23 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Nacogdoches
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin, 19 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nacogdoches
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nacogdoches
Ranked #18 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 Lufkin, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 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 Lufkin, 22 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 Lufkin, 19 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin, 20 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin, 22 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin, 18 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin, 20 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Nacogdoches. 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 Texas, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licenses Air conditioning and refrigeration contractor licenses (Class A and B).
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
In Texas, air conditioning calls peak in the hottest summer months. Spring is the easiest time to book a tune-up or replacement, before the first heat wave.
We scored 26 Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches 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 |