72 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Palatka: Southern Air, CR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 1,678 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Love My AC LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 72.
Most-reviewed: AC Designs Heating and Air Conditioning, 1,367 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 72 ranked after Southern Air; ranked #8.
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72 Palatka HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 44 open Saturdays and 42 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 72 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Air | 68 | 4.9★ (1,678) | Palatka | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Artic Air Home Services | 66 | 4.9★ (1,127) | Palatka | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Love My AC LLC | 65 | 4.9★ (310) | Palatka | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | LOVE MY A/C | 63 | 4.9★ (85) | Palatka | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Sea Breeze Heating & Air Conditioning | 62 | 4.8★ (49) | Palatka | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Sunshine State Heating and Air Conditioning | 62 | 5.0★ (1,005) | Palm Coast, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Powell Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. | 61 | 5.0★ (624) | Saint Augustine, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | AC Designs Heating and Air Conditioning | 61 | 4.7★ (1,367) | Saint Augustine, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Hallco | 60 | 5.0★ (343) | Saint Augustine, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Atec Air & Heating, Inc | 60 | 4.9★ (438) | Palm Coast, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,678 Google reviews, the most in Palatka.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palatka
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palatka
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 310 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palatka
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palatka
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Coast, 25 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,005 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Augustine, 23 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 624 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Augustine, 23 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,367 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Augustine, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 343 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Coast, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 438 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Augustine, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 397 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palatka
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Augustine, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 218 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palatka
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Augustine, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 471 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palatka
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Coast, 23 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 240 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Augustine, 24 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 233 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Coast, 23 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 344 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Augustine, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 218 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeside, 19 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 440 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Augustine, 9 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Augustine, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Augustine, 20 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 407 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palatka
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#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 72 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A&L Service System | 17 mi | |
| AC Direct | 24 mi | |
| Advanced Air Home Services | 3.5★ (86) | 24 mi |
| APPLIANCE TRAINING INNOVATIONS LLC | 23 mi | |
| Arctic Air Duct cleaning | In Palatka | |
| Country Breeze A/C | In Palatka | |
| Davis Electric Services LLC | 5.0★ (230) | In Palatka |
| Demandside Energy Solutions | 2.3★ (3) | In Palatka |
| GMS Air Conditioning & Refrigeration | 21 mi | |
| Heat Relief Services | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Island Ac South Llc | 4.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Masters | 4.6★ (14) | 22 mi |
| ND Industrial Corporation | 5.0★ (4) | In Palatka |
| Patriot Air & Refrigeration LLC | 5.0★ (10) | 10 mi |
| RHS Mechanical Inc | 3.5★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Ruck Air | 19 mi | |
| SERVPRO of Putnam County | 5.0★ (22) | In Palatka |
| Summer Break AC | 5.0★ (8) | 25 mi |
| Total Comfort Heat & Air Conditioning | 2.5★ (6) | 24 mi |
| Weber Air and Heat Technologies | 7 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Palatka. 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 Florida, Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) licenses Certified or registered air conditioning (CAC, RA) and mechanical (CMC, RM) contractors.
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
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.
We scored 72 Palatka 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 Palatka 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 |