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Best HVAC Contractors in New Brunswick, NJ (2026)

984 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in New Brunswick: Arctic Air Conditioning, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 9,474 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Binsky Home Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 984.

  3. 44

    Most-reviewed: A.J. Perri, 13,782 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 984 ranked; ranked #44.

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

984 New Brunswick HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 354 are open 24/7, 680 open Saturdays and 494 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 984 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in New Brunswick at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in New Brunswick at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Arctic Air Conditioning654.9★ (9,474)Old Bridge, 9 mi away24/7Overall
2Binsky Home Service654.8★ (3,574)Somerset, 5 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating644.8★ (3,190)Metuchen, 6 mi away24/7—
4Fras-Air Service Experts644.9★ (3,876)Bridgewater, 10 mi away24/7—
5First Choice Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical644.9★ (1,475)Metuchen, 6 mi away24/7—
6Edison Heating & Cooling644.8★ (1,766)Edison, 5 mi away24/7—
7Gold Medal Service - Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical634.4★ (5,625)East Brunswick, 3 mi away24/7—
8Jeffrey Burke Plumbing and Heating LLC634.9★ (965)Bound Brook, 7 mi away24/7—
9Sam's Air Control634.9★ (621)Edison, 6 mi away24/7—
10RA Nichols Home Services624.9★ (637)East Brunswick, 8 mi away24/7—

The 984 best HVAC contractors in New Brunswick, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in New Brunswick

    Based in Old Bridge, 9 mi away

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 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
  2. Based in Somerset, 5 mi away

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 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
  3. Based in Edison, 6 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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
  4. Based in Milltown, 3 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 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
  5. Based in Manville, 8 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 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
  6. Based in Woodbridge, 10 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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
  7. Based in Piscataway, 4 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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
  8. Based in Scotch Plains, 12 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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
  9. Based in East Hanover, 23 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 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

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 984 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in New Brunswick, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Danley 911 Home Services Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical604.9★ (3,162)9 mi
27Lowe's Air Duct Cleaning605.0★ (258)In New Brunswick
28Air2Cool Heating/AC & Refrigeration605.0★ (260)13 mi
29Chapman Bros. Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning604.8★ (732)14 mi
30C & C Air Conditioning and Heating604.8★ (2,117)20 mi
31Indoor Air Technologies604.9★ (1,305)20 mi
32Pro Energy Solutions604.6★ (1,213)13 mi
33Perfect Air & Water Services605.0★ (207)12 mi
34Delco Air604.8★ (152)7 mi
35FIXALL Plumbing Heating & Air Condition604.9★ (248)12 mi
36S&D Maintenance Heating and Cooling605.0★ (33)1 mi
37Brian's Hvac and Mechanical605.0★ (64)6 mi
38ExpertEase Plumbing & HVAC605.0★ (57)5 mi
39Rylee Home Services605.0★ (37)2 mi
40HomeServe of Staten Island604.6★ (748)12 mi
41Russo Bros. and Co.594.8★ (3,043)25 mi
42Air Management Heating & Air Conditioning594.8★ (173)10 mi
43Precision Tech Home Services594.8★ (403)15 mi
44A.J. Perri594.4★ (13,782)24 mi
45Dean Plumbing & Heating595.0★ (68)8 mi
46Queen B Plumbing, Heating And Cooling595.0★ (111)12 mi
47NJ AIR PROS595.0★ (91)4 mi
48nextgen plumbing, heating & cooling594.9★ (259)15 mi
49Super Power Electric, Heat & Air594.9★ (952)22 mi
50Uncle Mike's Home Service - Heating & Cooling System Installation, Servicing & Repair Services in Central NJ595.0★ (441)20 mi

Also serving New Brunswick

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.

Unranked HVAC contractors serving New Brunswick
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Brunswick Plumbing HeatingIn New Brunswick
Cold Snap Heating & AC Solutions3.0★ (2)7 mi
Crab5.0★ (2)6 mi
Delco Air East Brunswick5.0★ (2)5 mi
Dun-Rite Plumbing & Heating Inc3.0★ (2)2 mi
Frank Alvarez & Sons Plumbing & Heating4.8★ (88)7 mi
JAC electric, LLC5.0★ (2)4 mi
KencoldIn New Brunswick
New Jersey Mechanical Contractors5.0★ (2)6 mi
Olson's Air Conditioning & Heating Inc.4.5★ (77)3 mi
One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning of Somerset4.8★ (44)4 mi
Petro Home Services4.2★ (253)5 mi
ProAir Solutions4.0★ (2)6 mi
Sample Service Company5.0★ (2)3 mi
Solar Swim Pool Heating System5.0★ (2)5 mi
Team Trusted Heating & CoolingIn New Brunswick
True North HVAC and RefrigerationIn New Brunswick
Ultimate Hvac Solutions4.9★ (123)11 mi
Van Horn Plumbing Design5.0★ (2)2 mi
Yeshire Mechanical LLC5.0★ (2)1 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in New Brunswick?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for New Brunswick. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do HVAC contractors cost in New Brunswick?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
AC replacement$3,887$5,978$8,073Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026
Furnace replacement$2,823$4,814$6,896Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 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.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. 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 New Brunswick HVAC contractors

We scored 984 New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in New Brunswick?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in New Brunswick, NJ is Arctic Air Conditioning with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 9,474 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Binsky Home Service (#2) and Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating (#3) follow. We ranked 984 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in New Brunswick?

ContractorsRanked ranks 984 HVAC contractors serving New Brunswick, NJ. 1 of them is based in New Brunswick; 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 New Brunswick are open 24/7?

354 ranked HVAC contractors in New Brunswick post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Arctic Air Conditioning (#1), Binsky Home Service (#2) and Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in New Brunswick work on weekends?

680 of 984 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 494 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Arctic Air Conditioning (#1), Binsky Home Service (#2) and Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating (#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 New Brunswick?

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

What Google rating do New Brunswick HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 984 rated HVAC contractors in New Brunswick is 4.8★, with a median of 20 reviews. A.J. Perri has the most, 13,782 reviews, and ranks #44. 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 New Brunswick?

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 New Brunswick

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 984 hvac contractors serving New Brunswick.
  2. October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.

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