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Best HVAC Contractors in Osprey, FL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Osprey: Tri County Air Conditioning and Heating, CR Score 94/100; 4.9★ from 8,533 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Badger Bob's Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 353.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical, 12,628 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 353 ranked; ranked #5.

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

353 Osprey HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 160 are open 24/7, 258 open Saturdays and 220 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 353 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Osprey at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Osprey at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Tri County Air Conditioning and Heating944.9★ (8,533)Laurel, 6 mi away24/7Overall
2Badger Bob's Services934.9★ (8,763)Sarasota, 10 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Global Air Conditioning, Inc.925.0★ (1,201)Laurel, 6 mi away24/7—
4Conditioned Air Sarasota924.9★ (1,474)Laurel, 7 mi away24/7—
5Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical914.8★ (12,628)Sarasota, 15 mi away24/7Most reviews
6Aqua Plumbing & Air Downtown Sarasota914.9★ (2,021)Sarasota, 10 mi away24/7—
7Canaday Cooling & Heating915.0★ (591)Gulf Gate Estates, 7 mi away24/7—
8Wentzel's Heating & Air Conditioning914.9★ (2,098)Sarasota, 11 mi away24/7—
9Point Services Air Conditioning905.0★ (125)Osprey24/7—
10Streamline Heating and Air905.0★ (256)Sarasota, 5 mi away24/7—

The 353 best HVAC contractors in Osprey, 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.

  23. #23 AND Services

    Based in Sarasota, 14 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 2,269 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.7★ from 2,269 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1866 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
    View profile for AND Services(941) 234-4050

  24. #24 AIRGENX

    Based in Sarasota, 13 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 279 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 279 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5019 Drymon Ave, Sarasota, FL 34235
    View profile for AIRGENX(941) 763-8443

  25. #25 Home Air Defender

    Based in Sarasota, 6 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 239 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 239 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4549 Mariotti Ct UNIT 104, Sarasota, FL 34233
    View profile for Home Air Defender(941) 355-2171

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

HVAC contractors in Osprey, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26First and Foremost Heating and Air885.0★ (55)3 mi
27Smittys Air884.8★ (366)9 mi
28Sean McCutcheon's Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc.884.9★ (1,081)5 mi
29Custom Climate884.7★ (741)10 mi
30Roman's Service Cooling & Heating884.9★ (1,962)22 mi
31T.I.E.S. 360, LLC - Air Duct Cleaning Sarasota884.9★ (217)10 mi
32Creative Air Solution Inc885.0★ (105)8 mi
33Rapid Response AC Services884.9★ (48)2 mi
34Reliance Air Services Inc.884.9★ (393)14 mi
35TrueBlue Services884.9★ (241)12 mi
36Comfort Experts885.0★ (432)18 mi
37Dave's & Son’s air conditioning & Duct Cleaning Services884.9★ (31)In Osprey
38Arctic Air Home Services884.9★ (5,042)16 mi
39American Plumbing Heating & Cooling874.8★ (257)10 mi
40Aqua Plumbing & Air Sarasota874.7★ (728)12 mi
41Climatic Conditioning Co., Inc.874.9★ (440)16 mi
42LPAC Services874.9★ (647)18 mi
43Honest Air Conditioning874.8★ (440)In Osprey
44T&W Air Services, Inc.875.0★ (209)15 mi
45Finish Line Cooling & Heating875.0★ (105)12 mi
46AC Today: Heating & Air Conditioning874.7★ (1,208)16 mi
47Grande Aire Services Inc.874.9★ (191)12 mi
48HVA Heating & Air875.0★ (60)8 mi
49Green Cooling Solutions875.0★ (287)6 mi
50AC Warehouse874.7★ (2,757)21 mi

Also serving Osprey

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 Osprey
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Abbott Air Inc - North Port Office5.0★ (2)18 mi
Air Detective5.0★ (2)17 mi
Andrew's Plumbing Inc5.0★ (6)In Osprey
Bullseye Home Services4.8★ (2,002)In Osprey
Custom Air, Inc5.0★ (1)10 mi
Florida's A/C Depot2.5★ (2)12 mi
Great White Mechanical4.9★ (135)10 mi
Hughes Heating & Cooling5.0★ (2)19 mi
HVAC in Bradenton5.0★ (2)16 mi
Manasota Air Conditioning Contractors Association1.0★ (1)9 mi
Nu Vision AC LLC5.0★ (1)8 mi
Peace River Cooling and Plumbing1.0★ (2)8 mi
Sarasota Air Conditioning & Heating5.0★ (1)10 mi
Schrader Custom Air Services5.0★ (1)6 mi
Son Air Conditioning & Duct Cleaning Services5.0★ (19)In Osprey
Summer Kool Heating & Air LLC5.0★ (1)11 mi
Sunstate Air Conditioning and Heating, LLC5.0★ (205)16 mi
The Maintenance Experts SarasotaIn Osprey
Ty's A/C Services LLC5.0★ (1)6 mi
Unique Services4.5★ (4,564)19 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Osprey?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Osprey?
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 Florida

In Florida, Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) licenses Certified or registered air conditioning (CAC, RA) and mechanical (CMC, RM) contractors.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) 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 Florida

In Florida, air conditioning calls peak in the hottest summer months. Spring is the easiest time to book a tune-up or replacement, before the first heat wave.

How we ranked Osprey HVAC contractors

We scored 353 Osprey 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 Osprey 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 Osprey: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Osprey?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Osprey, FL is Tri County Air Conditioning and Heating with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 4.9★ from 8,533 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Badger Bob's Services (#2) and Global Air Conditioning, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 353 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Osprey?

ContractorsRanked ranks 353 HVAC contractors serving Osprey, FL. 4 of them are based in Osprey; 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 Osprey are open 24/7?

160 ranked HVAC contractors in Osprey post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Tri County Air Conditioning and Heating (#1), Badger Bob's Services (#2) and Global Air Conditioning, Inc. (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Osprey work on weekends?

258 of 353 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 220 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Tri County Air Conditioning and Heating (#1), Badger Bob's Services (#2) and Global Air Conditioning, Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In Florida, Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) handles licensing and covers Certified or registered air conditioning (CAC, RA) and mechanical (CMC, RM) contractors. Search the business or license number at https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp.

How much does ac replacement cost in Osprey?

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

What Google rating do Osprey HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 353 rated HVAC contractors in Osprey is 4.9★, with a median of 48 reviews. Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical has the most, 12,628 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Osprey?

In Florida, air conditioning calls peak in the hottest summer months. Spring is the easiest time to book a tune-up or replacement, before the first heat wave.

Update log for Osprey

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 353 hvac contractors serving Osprey.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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