68/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,111 Google reviews, the most in Nanaimo.
- 4.9★ from 3,111 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1940 Boxwood Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5Y2
Best HVAC Contractors in Nanaimo, BC (2026)
73 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Nanaimo: Norm's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, CR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 3,111 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): The Comfort Group Heating Co, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 73.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Pope and Sons, 1,583 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 73 ranked after Norm's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
73 Nanaimo HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 73 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Nanaimo at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norm's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning | 68 | 4.9★ (3,111) | Nanaimo | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | The Comfort Group Heating Co | 66 | 4.8★ (1,244) | Nanaimo | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Twin Peaks Plumbing, Heating & Gas | 65 | 4.9★ (301) | Nanaimo | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Milani Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning | 64 | 4.9★ (233) | Nanaimo | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Bryan's Mechanical | 64 | 4.9★ (176) | Nanaimo | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Waywest Mechanical Ltd - 24 Hour service Nanaimo | 63 | 4.9★ (99) | Nanaimo | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Archie Johnstone Plumbing & Heating | 63 | 4.6★ (220) | Nanaimo | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Pope and Sons | 62 | 4.9★ (1,583) | Parksville, 32 km away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Coastal Energy Ltd | 61 | 5.0★ (685) | Nanaimo | — | — |
| 10 | ServiceXCEL Heating, Cooling & Plumbing | 61 | 5.0★ (561) | Nanaimo | — | — |
The 73 best HVAC contractors in Nanaimo, 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 Nanaimo
66/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,244 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,244 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4385 Boban Dr Unit A, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5V9
Based in Nanaimo
65/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 301 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 301 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3362 Wavecrest Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6M5
Based in Nanaimo
64/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 233 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 233 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 303 Terminal Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5C8
Based in Nanaimo
64/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 176 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 176 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2122 Northfield Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 3B9
Based in Nanaimo
63/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4434 Wellington Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2H3
Based in Nanaimo
63/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 220 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 220 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 113 Gava Pl, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0H9
Based in Parksville, 32 km away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,583 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,583 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1009 Allsbrook Rd, Parksville, BC V9P 2C3
Based in Nanaimo
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 685 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 685 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1814 Fremont Rd A, Nanaimo, BC V9S 3H4
Based in Nanaimo
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 561 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 561 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3172 Barons Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4B5
Based in Nanaimo
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 38 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Nanaimo
61/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2535 McCullough Rd #5, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4M9
Based in Nanaimo
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 207 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 207 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1985 Boxwood Rd #101, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5X9
Based in Ladysmith, 15 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5424 Carmichael Rd, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1L8
Based in Nanaimo
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Nanaimo
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2026 Woobank Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1J5
Based in Nanaimo
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 650 Wakesiah Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9P 1M5
Based in Parksville, 31 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 425 Stanford Ave E #101, Parksville, BC V9P 2N4
Based in Nanaimo
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Nanaimo
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 575 Seventh St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1G1
Based in Nanaimo
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#22 Pro Temp Control
Based in Nanaimo
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1833 Dean Rd, Nanaimo, BC V8L 1B9
#23 Blue Flame
Based in Nanaimo
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 146 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 146 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1806 Northfield Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 3B3
Based in Nanaimo
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 2.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Nanaimo
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 755 Terminal Ave N, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4K1
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 73 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Nanaimo
20 more HVAC contractors within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Airtight Energy Advisors | 3.7★ (3) | In Nanaimo |
| Arrowsmith Heating | 4.3★ (6) | 36 km |
| Art's Plumbing & Heating | In Nanaimo | |
| Avalon Energy Corp | In Nanaimo | |
| Bear Creek Gasworks | 5.0★ (4) | 39 km |
| CBS Electrical Contractors | 5.0★ (16) | In Nanaimo |
| F & M Installations Ltd | 4.8★ (16) | In Nanaimo |
| K-Lou Electric - Master Electrician Contractors in Nanaimo | 5.0★ (14) | In Nanaimo |
| KJ Contracting + Controls | 5.0★ (13) | In Nanaimo |
| Kowal Mechanical | In Nanaimo | |
| LD Plumbing & Heating | 4.3★ (86) | 21 km |
| M2 Mechanical | 3.1★ (7) | In Nanaimo |
| Major League Property Development Specialists Ltd | 4.9★ (141) | In Nanaimo |
| Prep Energy Limited | 5.0★ (4) | In Nanaimo |
| Target Plumbing & Heating Ltd. | In Nanaimo | |
| Vanderleek Roofing Inc | 5.0★ (5) | In Nanaimo |
| Wenner Group - Smart Home Experience Centre | 4.7★ (63) | In Nanaimo |
| West Rock Electric | 5.0★ (13) | In Nanaimo |
| Westwind Mechanical | In Nanaimo | |
| Westwind Mechanical Ltd. | In Nanaimo |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Nanaimo?
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Nanaimo. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC replacement | CA$5,460 | CA$8,400 | CA$11,350 | Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
| Furnace replacement | CA$3,970 | CA$6,770 | CA$9,690 | Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
When to hire an HVAC contractor in British Columbia
British Columbia's HVAC demand peaks during summer heat waves and the first cold snaps. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance.
How we ranked Nanaimo HVAC contractors
We scored 73 Nanaimo 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 Nanaimo 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 Nanaimo: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Nanaimo?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Nanaimo, BC is Norm's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 3,111 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. The Comfort Group Heating Co (#2) and Twin Peaks Plumbing, Heating & Gas (#3) follow. We ranked 73 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Nanaimo?
ContractorsRanked ranks 73 HVAC contractors serving Nanaimo, BC. 42 of them are based in Nanaimo; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in Nanaimo are open 24/7?
22 ranked HVAC contractors in Nanaimo post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Norm's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (#1), The Comfort Group Heating Co (#2) and Twin Peaks Plumbing, Heating & Gas (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Nanaimo work on weekends?
28 of 73 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Norm's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (#1), The Comfort Group Heating Co (#2) and Twin Peaks Plumbing, Heating & Gas (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does ac replacement cost in Nanaimo?
AC replacement typically costs CA$5,460 to CA$11,350, with CA$8,400 typical (Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Nanaimo. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Nanaimo HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 73 rated HVAC contractors in Nanaimo is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. Norm's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning has the most, 3,111 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Nanaimo?
British Columbia's HVAC demand peaks during summer heat waves and the first cold snaps. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance.
How does ContractorsRanked rank HVAC contractors?
Each HVAC contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Nanaimo
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 73 hvac contractors serving Nanaimo.
- October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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