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Best HVAC Contractors in Palmetto, FL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Palmetto: Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical, CR Score 66/100; 4.8★ from 12,628 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Veteran Air Heating & Air Conditioning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 412.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Veteran Air Heating & Air Conditioning, 9,780 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 412 ranked after Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical; ranked #2.

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

412 Palmetto HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 194 are open 24/7, 313 open Saturdays and 263 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 412 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Palmetto at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Palmetto at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical664.8★ (12,628)Sarasota, 8 mi away24/7Overall
2Veteran Air Heating & Air Conditioning654.7★ (9,780)Sarasota, 8 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Elite Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical644.9★ (1,925)Bradenton, 6 mi away24/7—
4Badger Bob's Services644.9★ (8,763)Sarasota, 15 mi away24/7—
5AirNow Air Conditioning644.9★ (1,916)Sarasota, 7 mi away24/7—
6Fonz Heating & Air645.0★ (338)Palmetto24/7—
7Aqua Plumbing & Air Ellenton644.9★ (687)Bradenton, 3 mi away24/7—
8Arctic Air Home Services644.9★ (5,042)Sarasota, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9AC Warehouse634.7★ (2,757)Bradenton, 6 mi away24/7—
10One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating634.7★ (1,508)Bradenton, 3 mi away24/7—

The 412 best HVAC contractors in Palmetto, ranked

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

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  4. #4 Badger Bob's Services

    Based in Sarasota, 15 mi away

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8,763 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 8,763 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    215 Interstate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240
    View profile for Badger Bob's Services(941) 225-2186

  6. #6 Fonz Heating & Air

    Based in Palmetto

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 338 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 338 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10211 Bud Rhoden Rd, Palmetto, FL 34221
    View profile for Fonz Heating & Air(941) 799-9263

  9. #9 AC Warehouse

    Based in Bradenton, 6 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,757 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.7★ from 2,757 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    710 60th St Ct E, Bradenton, FL 34208
    View profile for AC Warehouse(941) 755-5555

  12. #12 Unique Services

    Based in Bradenton, 5 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4,564 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.5★ from 4,564 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4515 19th St Ct E, Bradenton, FL 34203
    View profile for Unique Services(941) 487-3834

  13. #13 Air & Heat Inc

    Based in Bradenton, 2 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 374 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 374 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    502 36th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
    View profile for Air & Heat Inc(941) 750-6313

  15. #15 AND Services

    Based in Sarasota, 10 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,269 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 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

  18. #18 Comfort Experts

    Based in Bradenton, 9 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 432 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 432 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4705 Lena Rd Unit #101, Bradenton, FL 34211
    View profile for Comfort Experts(941) 217-8624

  20. #20 LPAC Services

    Based in Bradenton, 9 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 647 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 647 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4725 Lena Rd #109, Bradenton, FL 34211
    View profile for LPAC Services(941) 755-7122

  21. #21 Nice Air, LLC

    Based in Bradenton, 5 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 361 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 361 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5420 24th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207
    View profile for Nice Air, LLC(941) 739-5000

  22. #22 AC Heroes

    Based in Bradenton, 4 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 585 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 585 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    3107 29th Ave E Unit A, Bradenton, FL 34208
    View profile for AC Heroes(941) 724-7127

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

HVAC contractors in Palmetto, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26ACS Home Services- Sarasota614.9★ (556)11 mi
27Air & Energy615.0★ (3,056)2 mi
28ALECO AC & Heating Experts615.0★ (89)3 mi
29Reliance Air Services Inc.614.9★ (393)9 mi
30Emmons614.8★ (99)In Palmetto
31Sunstate Air Conditioning and Heating, LLC615.0★ (205)8 mi
32T&W Air Services, Inc.615.0★ (209)8 mi
33America's Choice Air and Refrigeration615.0★ (258)3 mi
34Breakaway Air Conditioning and Heating614.8★ (360)8 mi
35Technical Services: TSI614.4★ (462)In Palmetto
36Anthony's Cooling-Heating-Electrical614.9★ (2,554)In Palmetto
37AIRGENX615.0★ (279)11 mi
38American Air Conditioning & Restoration614.9★ (191)7 mi
39Clean Sweep Duct Cleaning & Air Conditioning615.0★ (691)3 mi
40Acree Plumbing, Air & Electric614.7★ (452)8 mi
41Air Bros Air Conditioning & Electrical615.0★ (1,246)20 mi
42C & S614.9★ (237)9 mi
43D & W Heating & Air Conditioning614.9★ (842)16 mi
44Blue Jay Air Conditioning and Heating615.0★ (217)4 mi
45Accurate Heating and Cooling614.9★ (349)4 mi
46Canaday Cooling & Heating615.0★ (591)16 mi
47Del-Air Heating & Air Conditioning604.7★ (1,140)7 mi
48Bahama Breeze Heating & Cooling, LLC605.0★ (198)5 mi
49Jim McDonald & Sons Heating & Cooling Inc.604.8★ (521)6 mi
50Rench's605.0★ (105)8 mi

Also serving Palmetto

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 Palmetto
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ACCURATE OZONE SOLUTIONS OF THE GULF COAST LLC5.0★ (2)20 mi
Action Air Conditioning, Inc - AC Repair St Petersburg5.0★ (2)20 mi
Air Detective5.0★ (2)6 mi
Air Pros5.0★ (2)12 mi
Air Service of Manasota, Inc5.0★ (317)16 mi
Always Cooling AC & Refrigeration5.0★ (2)8 mi
Aqua Plumbing & Air Sarasota4.7★ (728)16 mi
Clever Air LLC4.9★ (28)In Palmetto
Cool Down Air Conditioning & Heating5.0★ (331)16 mi
Custom Air & Plumbing4.8★ (737)18 mi
Florida's A/C Depot2.5★ (2)11 mi
Graham Heating & Air Conditioning – Sarasota4.9★ (396)14 mi
Heating and air Conditioning Repair Near me - St. Petersburg5.0★ (2)18 mi
Husband and Wife Air and Appliance4.9★ (233)5 mi
HVAC in Bradenton5.0★ (2)8 mi
Liberty Air Conditioning Palmetto, FLIn Palmetto
Reliable Air Conditioning & Heating Inc5.0★ (2)19 mi
Reynolds Emergency AC Repair Saint Petersburg5.0★ (2)19 mi
Total Air Inc.4.8★ (1,765)21 mi
Tradition Central Air Inc1.0★ (1)In Palmetto

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Palmetto?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Palmetto?
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 Palmetto HVAC contractors

We scored 412 Palmetto 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 Palmetto 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 Palmetto: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Palmetto?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Palmetto, FL is Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.8★ from 12,628 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Veteran Air Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and Elite Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical (#3) follow. We ranked 412 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Palmetto?

ContractorsRanked ranks 412 HVAC contractors serving Palmetto, FL. 4 of them are based in Palmetto; 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 Palmetto are open 24/7?

194 ranked HVAC contractors in Palmetto post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical (#1), Veteran Air Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and Elite Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Palmetto work on weekends?

313 of 412 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 263 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical (#1), Veteran Air Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and Elite Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical (#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 Palmetto?

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

What Google rating do Palmetto HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 412 rated HVAC contractors in Palmetto is 4.9★, with a median of 41 reviews. Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical has the most, 12,628 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Palmetto?

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 Palmetto

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 412 hvac contractors serving Palmetto.

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