8 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Pendleton: Pendleton Electric, CR Score 93/100; 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Blaze 2 Blizzard Heating and Cooling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 8.
Most-reviewed: Rob Merriman Plumbing & Heating, 34 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 8 ranked after Pendleton Electric; ranked #2.
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8 Pendleton HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 8 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pendleton Electric | 93 | 4.3★ (35) | Pendleton | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Rob Merriman Plumbing & Heating | 85 | 4.5★ (34) | Pendleton | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Blaze 2 Blizzard Heating and Cooling | 85 | 4.7★ (13) | Walla Walla, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Thews Sheet Metal | 81 | 4.7★ (18) | Pendleton | — | — |
| 5 | Hyper Chill Technologies HVAC Contractors | 78 | 4.0★ (8) | Pendleton | Evenings | — |
| 6 | Pendleton Home Services | 77 | 5.0★ (3) | Pendleton | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Springhill Plumbing & HVAC | 75 | 4.2★ (10) | Hermiston, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Columbia Basin Heating and Cooling LLC | 69 | 5.0★ (4) | Hermiston, 25 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (35).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pendleton
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 34 Google reviews, 34 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Walla Walla, 18 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pendleton
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pendleton
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pendleton
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hermiston, 25 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hermiston, 25 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Pendleton. 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 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
Oregon's HVAC demand peaks during summer heat waves and the first cold snaps. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance.
We scored 8 Pendleton 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Pendleton data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |