57 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Piney Green: Simply Right Heating & Cooling, LLC, CR Score 93/100; 4.9★ from 358 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Jacksonville Heating Contractors, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 57.
Most-reviewed: Carolina Comfort Air, 1,431 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 57 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
57 Piney Green HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 32 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 57 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simply Right Heating & Cooling, LLC | 93 | 4.9★ (358) | Jacksonville, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Jacksonville Heating Contractors | 92 | 4.8★ (710) | Jacksonville, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Carolina Comfort Air | 92 | 4.9★ (1,431) | Jacksonville, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning® of Crystal Coast | 92 | 5.0★ (766) | Morehead City, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | NC Comfort Systems, Inc | 92 | 5.0★ (266) | Jacksonville, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Comfort First Heating and Cooling | 91 | 4.9★ (281) | Jacksonville, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | All American HVAC | 88 | 4.9★ (141) | Half Moon, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Carteret Heating & Cooling | 88 | 4.7★ (205) | Jacksonville, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Manley Heating and Cooling Inc | 87 | 4.7★ (35) | Jacksonville, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | North State Mechanical Inc | 86 | 5.0★ (8) | Jacksonville, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 availability: 4.9★ from 358 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 710 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,431 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,431).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morehead City, 17 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 766 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 9 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 266 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 281 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Half Moon, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 141 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 12 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 205 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 35 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 7 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 8 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 16 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 236 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Piney Green
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 4 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 17 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 808 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 22 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Half Moon, 19 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 4 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 585 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 7 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 891 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 16 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 9 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 7 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 600 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monson, 25 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency 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 57 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
17 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&R Heating and Air | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Benson Service Company LLC | 12 mi | |
| BLK SOLUTIONS INC | 2.7★ (21) | 13 mi |
| Capps Heating and Air | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Father and Son Heating Cooling Appliances Services | 1.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Fields Of Comfort | 4 mi | |
| Green Energy Mechanical, Inc. | 6 mi | |
| Haines Heat 'N' Air | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Humphrey Heating & AC Inc | 3.8★ (94) | 6 mi |
| Kamair Heating, Air & Home Repair | 4 mi | |
| KellermanPros | 6 mi | |
| Kennedy's | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Kulin Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Miller Heating & Cooling | 7 mi | |
| MVP Mechanical LLC | In Piney Green | |
| Ramsey Air Conditioning Inc | 6 mi | |
| Swansboro Heating and Air | 4.4★ (7) | 10 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Piney Green. 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 North Carolina, North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors licenses Heating and air conditioning contractor licenses.
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
HVAC demand peaks in summer for cooling and in winter for heating. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance or a replacement.
We scored 57 Piney Green 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 Piney Green 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 |