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Best HVAC Contractors in Owen Sound, ON (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Owen Sound: The Heating Guys, CR Score 64/100; 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 9

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Linseman Heating & Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #9 of 18.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Bird Fuels, 105 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 18 ranked; ranked #2.

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

18 Owen Sound HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 18 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Owen Sound at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Owen Sound at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1The Heating Guys644.7★ (46)Owen Sound24/7Overall
2Bird Fuels624.8★ (105)Owen Sound—Most reviews
3Darryl's Heating & Cooling Ltd.614.8★ (75)Owen Sound——
4Riddell Contracting Ltd594.7★ (56)Owen Sound——
5Ken Philp ClimateCare594.7★ (53)Owen Sound——
6Cook's Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Water Treatment and Electrical594.1★ (103)Owen Sound——
7AC Mechanical585.0★ (31)Owen Sound——
8Crose Mechanical584.4★ (48)Owen Sound——
9Linseman Heating & Air585.0★ (15)Owen Sound24/7Emergencies
10Hy-Mark Mechanical582.9★ (8)Owen Sound24/7—

The 18 best HVAC contractors in Owen Sound, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Owen Sound

    #1 The Heating Guys

    Based in Owen Sound

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    134 Clearview Crescent, Owen Sound, ON N4K 0G1
    View profile for The Heating Guys(519) 387-6223

  2. #2 Bird Fuels

    Based in Owen Sound

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews, the most in Owen Sound.

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

    • 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    202457 10th St W, Owen Sound, ON N4K 6V5
    View profile for Bird Fuels(888) 297-6990

  4. #4 Riddell Contracting Ltd

    Based in Owen Sound

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1201 1st Ave E, Owen Sound, ON N4K 2E2
    View profile for Riddell Contracting Ltd(519) 376-0736

  5. #5 Ken Philp ClimateCare

    Based in Owen Sound

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 53 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    128 Jason St, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N7
    View profile for Ken Philp ClimateCare(519) 372-0688

  6. #6 Cook's Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Water Treatment and Electrical

    Based in Owen Sound

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 103 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    318052 Hwy 6&10, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N6
    View profile for Cook's Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Water Treatment and Electrical(519) 371-0605

  7. #7 AC Mechanical

    Based in Owen Sound

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for AC Mechanical(519) 270-3797

  8. #8 Crose Mechanical

    Based in Owen Sound

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    105 Shane St, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N7
    View profile for Crose Mechanical(519) 372-2978

  9. #9 Linseman Heating & Air

    Based in Owen Sound

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1570 5th Ave W, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5B5
    View profile for Linseman Heating & Air(519) 372-2391

  10. #10 Hy-Mark Mechanical

    Based in Owen Sound

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

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

    • 2.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2045 20th Ave E 16/17 unit, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N3
    View profile for Hy-Mark Mechanical(226) 917-2869

  12. #12 JCG Mechanical

    Based in Owen Sound

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    121 Jason St #1, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N7
    View profile for JCG Mechanical(519) 378-1495

  14. #14 Kerr

    Based in Owen Sound

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    107 Jason St, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N7
    View profile for Kerr(519) 372-0451

Also serving Owen Sound

10 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 Owen Sound
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Fluker Electrical Mechanical Contractors4.8★ (13)In Owen Sound
Fluker Electrical Mechanical Contractors5.0★ (1)In Owen Sound
Heating & Cooling Owen SoundIn Owen Sound
Mundle Electrical, Plumbing & Heating2.0★ (2)In Owen Sound
Murphy Construction Custom Home Building,Electrical, HVAC and Plumbing5.0★ (1)In Owen Sound
P L Lawrence Plumbing & Heating5.0★ (1)In Owen Sound
Prentice Plumbing & Heating5.0★ (1)In Owen Sound
Prentice Plumbing & HeatingIn Owen Sound
Walker Plumbing & HeatingIn Owen Sound
Wilkinson Home Solutions4.5★ (2)In Owen Sound

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Owen Sound?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Owen Sound?
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 Ontario

In Ontario, furnace and heat pump calls peak in the coldest winter weeks and AC calls in summer heat waves. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance or a replacement.

How we ranked Owen Sound HVAC contractors

We scored 18 Owen Sound 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 Owen Sound 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 Owen Sound: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Owen Sound?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Owen Sound, ON is The Heating Guys with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Bird Fuels (#2) and Darryl's Heating & Cooling Ltd. (#3) follow. We ranked 18 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Owen Sound?

ContractorsRanked ranks 18 HVAC contractors serving Owen Sound, ON. 18 of them are based in Owen Sound; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 10 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Owen Sound are open 24/7?

3 ranked HVAC contractors in Owen Sound post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Heating Guys (#1), Linseman Heating & Air (#9) and Hy-Mark Mechanical (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Owen Sound work on weekends?

2 of 18 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Heating Guys (#1) and Hy-Mark Mechanical (#10). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does ac replacement cost in Owen Sound?

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

What Google rating do Owen Sound HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 18 rated HVAC contractors in Owen Sound is 4.7★, with a median of 29 reviews. Bird Fuels has the most, 105 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 Owen Sound?

In Ontario, furnace and heat pump calls peak in the coldest winter weeks and AC calls in summer heat waves. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance or a replacement.

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 Owen Sound

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 18 hvac contractors serving Owen Sound.

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