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Best HVAC Contractors in Nelson, BC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Nelson: A-3 Plumbing Heating & Cooling Ltd, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 171 Google reviews.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Gekkelman Plumbing and Heating Ltd., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 20.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Pulpit Plumbing & Heating Ltd., 324 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

20 Nelson HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 20 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Nelson at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Nelson at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1A-3 Plumbing Heating & Cooling Ltd614.9★ (171)Nelson—Overall
2Pulpit Plumbing & Heating Ltd.594.9★ (324)Nelson—Most reviews
3Gekkelman Plumbing and Heating Ltd.565.0★ (119)Castlegar, 33 km away24/7Emergencies
4Confluence Heating and Cooling565.0★ (56)Castlegar, 40 km away——
5Matrix Industries555.0★ (10)Nelson——
6Koehle Heating554.7★ (3)Nelson——
7Absolute Refrigeration Ltd554.3★ (17)Castlegar, 37 km away24/7—
8Valhalla Refrigeration544.6★ (97)Castlegar, 34 km away——
9Darkwood Plumbing Heating and Gas Fitting545.0★ (28)Nelson——
10CGW Plumbing & Heating Ltd535.0★ (6)Nelson——

The 20 best HVAC contractors in Nelson, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  5. #5 Matrix Industries

    Based in Nelson

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1319 Golf Links Rd, Nelson, BC V1L 7A2
    View profile for Matrix Industries

  6. #6 Koehle Heating

    Based in Nelson

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    237 High St, Nelson, BC V1L 3Z6
    View profile for Koehle Heating(250) 352-2341

  7. #7 Absolute Refrigeration Ltd

    Based in Castlegar, 37 km away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1453 Meadowbrook Dr, Castlegar, BC V1N 3L9
    View profile for Absolute Refrigeration Ltd(250) 608-0301

  8. #8 Valhalla Refrigeration

    Based in Castlegar, 34 km away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Valhalla Refrigeration(250) 687-0271

  11. #11 Loon Plumbing and Heating

    Based in Nelson

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    418 Robson St, Nelson, BC V1L 5A4
    View profile for Loon Plumbing and Heating(250) 354-9299

  14. #14 Boily Plumbing & Heating

    Based in Nelson

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    415 Latimer St, Nelson, BC V1L 4T8
    View profile for Boily Plumbing & Heating(250) 777-7632

  18. #18 Lin & Mike Plumbing & Heating Ltd

    Based in Castlegar, 31 km away

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1846 Pass Creek Rd, Castlegar, BC V1N 4S6
    View profile for Lin & Mike Plumbing & Heating Ltd(250) 365-0178

  19. #19 Castlegar Sheet Metal

    Based in Castlegar, 21 km away

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Sheet metal contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    View profile for Castlegar Sheet Metal(250) 608-6055

Also serving Nelson

8 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.

Unranked HVAC contractors serving Nelson
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Arrow Lakes Air Conditioning & Mechanical Systems Ltd34 km
CGM - Case Grypma Mechanical4.0★ (24)In Nelson
In Control Air Conditioning Ltd5.0★ (1)In Nelson
Matrix Refrigeration TMR5.0★ (1)In Nelson
Pro Desk at RONAIn Nelson
Sentinel Heating and Ventilation39 km
Seymour Plumbing & Heating4.5★ (2)28 km
Startup HVAC Solutions5.0★ (1)30 km

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Nelson?

US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Nelson. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Nelson?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
AC replacementCA$5,460CA$8,400CA$11,350Per 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 replacementCA$3,970CA$6,770CA$9,690Per 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 Nelson HVAC contractors

We scored 20 Nelson 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Nelson data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

HVAC contractors in Nelson: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Nelson?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Nelson, BC is A-3 Plumbing Heating & Cooling Ltd with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 171 Google reviews. Pulpit Plumbing & Heating Ltd. (#2) and Gekkelman Plumbing and Heating Ltd. (#3) follow. We ranked 20 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Nelson?

ContractorsRanked ranks 20 HVAC contractors serving Nelson, BC. 8 of them are based in Nelson; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 8 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Nelson are open 24/7?

2 ranked HVAC contractors in Nelson post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Gekkelman Plumbing and Heating Ltd. (#3) and Absolute Refrigeration Ltd (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Nelson work on weekends?

2 of 20 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Gekkelman Plumbing and Heating Ltd. (#3) and Absolute Refrigeration Ltd (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does ac replacement cost in Nelson?

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 Nelson. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Nelson HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 20 rated HVAC contractors in Nelson is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Pulpit Plumbing & Heating Ltd. has the most, 324 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Nelson?

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 Nelson

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 20 hvac contractors serving Nelson.

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