204 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Nicholasville: Dauenhauer Plumbing Heating Air & Electric, CR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 4,841 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Fayette Heating & Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 204.
Most-reviewed: Fayette Heating & Air, 6,644 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 204 ranked; ranked #2.
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204 Nicholasville HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 78 are open 24/7, 109 open Saturdays and 91 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 204 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dauenhauer Plumbing Heating Air & Electric | 64 | 4.8★ (4,841) | Lexington, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Fayette Heating & Air | 64 | 4.8★ (6,644) | Lexington, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Bryant Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric | 64 | 4.8★ (4,041) | Lexington, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Comfort Heating & Air | 64 | 4.8★ (4,263) | Lexington, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Southern Comfort Heating & Cooling | 63 | 5.0★ (1,526) | Lexington, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | GreenBox Home Services | 63 | 4.9★ (1,344) | Lexington, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Synergy Home HVAC | 62 | 4.9★ (1,070) | Lexington, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Peterman Brothers Heating Cooling Plumbing | 62 | 4.9★ (728) | Lexington, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Absolute Services | 62 | 4.9★ (930) | Lexington, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Quantum Comfort | 61 | 5.0★ (195) | Lexington, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Nicholasville
Based in Lexington, 12 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4,841 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 14 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 6,644 Google reviews, the most in Nicholasville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 12 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4,041 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 12 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4,263 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 14 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,526 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 12 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,344 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,070 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 728 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 930 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 9 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 195 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nicholasville
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 9 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 165 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nicholasville
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 490 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nicholasville
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 10 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 8 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 146 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nicholasville
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 9 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 188 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 13 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 174 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 12 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington-Fayette, 10 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 18 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 179 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #27 to #32, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 32 of 204 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | HVAC Doctor | 59 | 5.0★ (29) | 7 mi |
| 29 | Kryson Services | 59 | 4.4★ (14) | In Nicholasville |
| 32 | A-1 Heating & Air Conditioning Service Company | 58 | 4.4★ (12) | In Nicholasville |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Nicholasville. 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 Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
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.
We scored 204 Nicholasville 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 Nicholasville 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 |