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Best HVAC Contractors in Oak Island, NC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Oak Island: Mansfield Sales & Service, CR Score 94/100; 4.9★ from 636 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Aire Serv of Brunswick County, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 66.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: A+ Heating & Cooling - Electrical, 3,482 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 66 ranked; ranked #3.

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

66 Oak Island HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 31 are open 24/7, 47 open Saturdays and 42 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 66 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Oak Island at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Oak Island at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Mansfield Sales & Service944.9★ (636)Oak Island24/7Overall
2Aire Serv of Brunswick County934.9★ (334)Oak Island24/7Emergencies
3A+ Heating & Cooling - Electrical914.8★ (3,482)Little River, 18 mi away24/7Most reviews
4Sandpiper Heating & Air Conditioning894.9★ (1,879)Little River, 23 mi away24/7—
5Yaupon Heating & Air Conditioning895.0★ (110)Boiling Spring Lakes, 9 mi away24/7—
6Fulford Heating & Cooling884.8★ (252)Oak IslandSat · Sun—
7Ken's Heating & Air Conditioning884.8★ (23)Oak Island24/7—
8Weikle’s Hometown Heating & Air885.0★ (213)Leland, 19 mi away24/7—
9Optimum HVAC875.0★ (112)Oak Island24/7—
10One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning874.9★ (577)Leland, 23 mi away24/7—

The 66 best HVAC contractors in Oak Island, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Based in Oak Island

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    217 E 11th St, Southport, NC 28461
  2. Based in Carolina Beach, 17 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 156 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 156 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    915 N Lake Park Blvd unit e, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
  3. Based in Wilmington, 23 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    326 Foxwood Ln, Wilmington, NC 28409
  4. Based in Leland, 25 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9765 Old Mill Rd, Navassa, NC 28451

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

HVAC contractors in Oak Island, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Phillips Air Care Heating and Cooling Inc824.9★ (156)21 mi
27Phil's Heating and Air814.9★ (46)17 mi
28Island Air Heating and Cooling815.0★ (70)22 mi
29Jimmy Hall and Son814.3★ (45)6 mi
30Kool Ducts Heat & Air814.8★ (17)25 mi
31Elite Contracting Solutions Inc814.6★ (10)21 mi
32ON TIME SERVICE815.0★ (41)19 mi
33Phillips Air Care Heating and Cooling Inc805.0★ (90)In Oak Island
34No Sweat Air Conditioning Service, Inc.804.8★ (45)21 mi
35Beach Town Heating and Air, LLC795.0★ (29)23 mi
36Moser Mechanical Heat & Air794.1★ (49)25 mi
37Coastal Comfort Electric794.8★ (79)25 mi
38JC’s AC Heating and Cooling Services795.0★ (9)19 mi
39Regional Services784.0★ (8)9 mi
40Leland Heating And Cooling775.0★ (3)24 mi
41Blue Water Heating & Air LLC773.7★ (3)22 mi
42Kool Freeze LLC774.8★ (58)20 mi
43James & Son Heating & Cooling, Inc.774.9★ (713)22 mi
44Mansfield Brothers Heating & A/C774.5★ (79)In Oak Island
45Sunset Heating & Air Conditioning774.7★ (14)20 mi
46JMC HEATING AND COOLING774.3★ (12)23 mi
47Masonboro Air765.0★ (16)25 mi
48Anderson Air764.8★ (792)23 mi
49Comfort Science Solutions764.9★ (62)10 mi
50Rager Heating & Cooling765.0★ (290)23 mi

Also serving Oak Island

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.

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Oak Island?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Oak Island?
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 North Carolina

In North Carolina, North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors licenses Heating and air conditioning contractor licenses.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. 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 North Carolina

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 Oak Island HVAC contractors

We scored 66 Oak Island HVAC contractors on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Oak Island data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

HVAC contractors in Oak Island: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Oak Island?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Oak Island, NC is Mansfield Sales & Service with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 4.9★ from 636 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Aire Serv of Brunswick County (#2) and A+ Heating & Cooling - Electrical (#3) follow. We ranked 66 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Oak Island?

ContractorsRanked ranks 66 HVAC contractors serving Oak Island, NC. 11 of them are based in Oak Island; 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 Oak Island are open 24/7?

31 ranked HVAC contractors in Oak Island post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mansfield Sales & Service (#1), Aire Serv of Brunswick County (#2) and A+ Heating & Cooling - Electrical (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Oak Island work on weekends?

47 of 66 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 42 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mansfield Sales & Service (#1), Aire Serv of Brunswick County (#2) and A+ Heating & Cooling - Electrical (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors handles licensing and covers Heating and air conditioning contractor licenses.

How much does ac replacement cost in Oak Island?

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

What Google rating do Oak Island HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 66 rated HVAC contractors in Oak Island is 4.9★, with a median of 46 reviews. A+ Heating & Cooling - Electrical has the most, 3,482 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Oak Island?

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 Oak Island

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 66 hvac contractors serving Oak Island.

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