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Best HVAC Contractors in Pekin, IL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Pekin: Trouble Free Plumbing Heating & Cooling Inc., CR Score 94/100; 4.7★ from 1,083 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mucciante Heating & Cooling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 87.

  3. 23

    Most-reviewed: AAA Northgate Heating & Cooling, 1,752 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 87 ranked; ranked #23.

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

87 Pekin HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 32 are open 24/7, 44 open Saturdays and 42 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 87 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the HVAC contractors in Peoria ranking. See HVAC contractors in Peoria

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Pekin at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Pekin at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Trouble Free Plumbing Heating & Cooling Inc.944.7★ (1,083)Pekin24/7Overall
2Mucciante Heating & Cooling935.0★ (147)Pekin24/7Emergencies
3Meister Heating & AC, Inc924.9★ (373)Peoria, 8 mi away24/7—
4Covenant - Heating - Air Conditioning - Plumbing924.7★ (291)Pekin24/7—
5Garber Heating & Air Conditioning914.9★ (395)Morton, 9 mi away24/7—
6Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services914.8★ (1,479)Peoria, 15 mi away24/7—
7AirAce Heating and Cooling Company914.9★ (692)East Peoria, 15 mi away24/7—
8Griffin HVAC905.0★ (399)Peoria, 15 mi away24/7—
9Bratcher Heating & Air Conditioning904.9★ (148)East Peoria, 8 mi away24/7—
10Custom Air Company884.9★ (306)East Peoria, 20 mi away24/7—

The 87 best HVAC contractors in Pekin, 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.

  8. #8 Griffin HVAC

    Based in Peoria, 15 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 399 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 399 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1007 W Detweiller Dr, Peoria, IL 61615
    View profile for Griffin HVAC(309) 676-0808

  12. #12 Montefusco HVAC

    Based in Peoria, 16 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2400 West Park 74 Drive, Peoria, IL 61615
    View profile for Montefusco HVAC(309) 306-7040

  21. #21 Ricca Heating & Cooling

    Based in Bartonville, 6 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 255 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 255 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6312 S Jefferson St, Bartonville, IL 61607
    View profile for Ricca Heating & Cooling(309) 397-0330

  25. #25 Home HVAC Repair

    Based in Peoria, 14 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3118 W Chartwell Rd, Peoria, IL 61614
    View profile for Home HVAC Repair(309) 388-7899

HVAC contractors ranked #26 to #31

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 31 of 87 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in Pekin, ranks 26 to 31
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Hinrichsen Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.835.0★ (17)20 mi
30Lambie Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.814.8★ (147)11 mi
31MortoNite & Day HVAC Services814.0★ (12)11 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Pekin?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Pekin?
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

When to hire an HVAC contractor in Illinois

In Illinois, 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 Pekin HVAC contractors

We scored 87 Pekin 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 Pekin 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 Pekin: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Pekin?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Pekin, IL is Trouble Free Plumbing Heating & Cooling Inc. with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 4.7★ from 1,083 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mucciante Heating & Cooling (#2) and Meister Heating & AC, Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 87 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Pekin?

ContractorsRanked ranks 87 HVAC contractors serving Pekin, IL. 4 of them are based in Pekin; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Pekin are open 24/7?

32 ranked HVAC contractors in Pekin post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Trouble Free Plumbing Heating & Cooling Inc. (#1), Mucciante Heating & Cooling (#2) and Meister Heating & AC, Inc (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Pekin work on weekends?

44 of 87 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 42 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Trouble Free Plumbing Heating & Cooling Inc. (#1), Mucciante Heating & Cooling (#2) and Meister Heating & AC, Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does ac replacement cost in Pekin?

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

What Google rating do Pekin HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 87 rated HVAC contractors in Pekin is 4.8★, with a median of 23 reviews. AAA Northgate Heating & Cooling has the most, 1,752 reviews, and ranks #23. 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 Pekin?

In Illinois, 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Pekin

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 87 hvac contractors serving Pekin.

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