19 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ponca City: Stolhand-Wells Group, CR Score 62/100; 4.7★ from 300 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Budget A/C and Refrigeration, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 19.
Most-reviewed: Ward's Air Conditioning, Inc., 119 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 19 ranked after Stolhand-Wells Group; ranked #3.
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19 Ponca City HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 19 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stolhand-Wells Group | 62 | 4.7★ (300) | Ponca City | — | Overall |
| 2 | Air Pro Heat and Air | 61 | 4.9★ (33) | Ponca City | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Ward's Air Conditioning, Inc. | 60 | 4.8★ (119) | Ponca City | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | The Virtual Handiman | 59 | 5.0★ (27) | Evergreen Park, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Cavalry Heat and Air | 59 | 5.0★ (12) | Ponca City | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Budget A/C and Refrigeration | 58 | 5.0★ (8) | Ponca City | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Stout Mechanical-AC & Heating | 57 | 4.7★ (12) | Ponca City | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Colwell Heat & Air | 56 | 4.2★ (11) | Ponca City | — | — |
| 9 | Sooner Heating & Air | 56 | 4.4★ (30) | Ponca City | — | — |
| 10 | Turner Radiator & Air Conditioning Services | 56 | 4.2★ (9) | Ponca City | Sat | — |
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: 4.7★ from 300 Google reviews, the most in Ponca City.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ponca City
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ponca City
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Evergreen Park, 8 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ponca City
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ponca City
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ponca City
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ponca City
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ponca City
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ponca City
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ponca City
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ponca City
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blackwell, 13 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ponca City
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Raytown, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Blackwell, 13 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ponca City
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stillwater, 19 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stillwater, 20 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Caffey's Heating & Air | 5.0★ (2) | In Ponca City |
| Everyday Works LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Ponca City |
| Hutchison Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (1) | In Ponca City |
| Johns Heating and Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Josh Short Plumbing & Remodeling | 4.7★ (75) | In Ponca City |
| Lampe Heating & Air Conditioning | 1.0★ (1) | In Ponca City |
| MEP Energy Solutions Group Inc | 15 mi | |
| Smith's Blown-In Insulation | 5.0★ (1) | In Ponca City |
| Stolhand-Wells Water Treatment | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Waldorf Riley Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | In Ponca City |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Ponca City. 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
In Oklahoma, 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 19 Ponca City 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 Ponca City 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 |