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Best HVAC Contractors in Port Alberni, BC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Port Alberni: Pope and Sons, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 1,583 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): The Comfort Group, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 21.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Alberni Valley Refrigeration Ltd, 124 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 21 ranked after Pope and Sons; ranked #2.

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

21 Port Alberni HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 21 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Port Alberni at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Port Alberni at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Pope and Sons634.9★ (1,583)Parksville, 35 km away24/7Overall
2Alberni Valley Refrigeration Ltd584.8★ (124)Port Alberni—Most reviews
3The Comfort Group584.9★ (116)Parksville, 37 km away24/7Emergencies
4Pacific Rim Heat Pumps584.9★ (88)Port Alberni——
5Ambient Heating and Cooling574.7★ (38)Nanaimo, 29 km away24/7—
6Storm Industries Limited565.0★ (26)Colwood, 13 km away——
7Gantner Mechanical Services545.0★ (9)Port Alberni——
8Dolan's Gas Fitting & Heating Ltd.543.9★ (42)Port Alberni——
9West Coast Duct Cleaners545.0★ (6)Port Alberni——
10Parksville Qualicum Plumbing and Heating524.8★ (29)Parksville, 37 km away24/7—

The 21 best HVAC contractors in Port Alberni, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Port Alberni

    #1 Pope and Sons

    Based in Parksville, 35 km away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,583 Google reviews, the most in Port Alberni.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 1,583 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1009 Allsbrook Rd, Parksville, BC V9P 2C3
    View profile for Pope and Sons(250) 248-5477

  2. #2 Alberni Valley Refrigeration Ltd

    Based in Port Alberni

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 124 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2393 Old Nanaimo Highway Rd, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8P5
    View profile for Alberni Valley Refrigeration Ltd(250) 723-1335

  3. #3 The Comfort Group

    Based in Parksville, 37 km away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    425 Stanford Ave E #101, Parksville, BC V9P 2N4
    View profile for The Comfort Group(778) 726-3905

  4. #4 Pacific Rim Heat Pumps

    Based in Port Alberni

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4505 Victoria Quay #4, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 6G3
    View profile for Pacific Rim Heat Pumps(250) 723-5996

  12. #12 Faithful Plumbing & Heating

    Based in Port Alberni

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2791 Anderson Ave, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 2V7
    View profile for Faithful Plumbing & Heating(250) 918-8075

  13. #13 Matinee Mechanical

    Based in Nanaimo, 31 km away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Matinee Mechanical(604) 312-1048

  15. #15 Kage Plumbing & Heating

    Based in Port Alberni

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5123 Forrest Rd, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7A9
    View profile for Kage Plumbing & Heating(250) 735-1137

  16. #16 Arrowsmith Heating

    Based in Parksville, 35 km away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    847 Glenhale Crescent, Parksville, BC V9P 1Z8
    View profile for Arrowsmith Heating(250) 240-0893

  17. #17 Mr. Ductless

    Based in Parksville, 31 km away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 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.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Mr. Ductless(236) 515-3213

  18. #18 Coastal Energy Ltd

    Based in Parksville, 36 km away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    370 Allwood Rd, Parksville, BC V9P 1C4
    View profile for Coastal Energy Ltd(250) 585-5393

  19. #19 McLean & Higgins

    Based in Port Alberni

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 51 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4905 Cherry Creek Rd, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7M6
    View profile for McLean & Higgins(250) 724-4488

  20. #20 Epic Plumbing and Heating

    Based in Parksville, 34 km away

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1100 Dobler Rd, Parksville, BC V9P 2C5
    View profile for Epic Plumbing and Heating(250) 228-0876

  21. #21 Pats's Plumbing & Heating

    Based in Parksville, 34 km away

    45/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1597 Sharon Pl, Parksville, BC V9P 1Y7
    View profile for Pats's Plumbing & Heating(250) 752-5001

Also serving Port Alberni

9 more HVAC contractors within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked HVAC contractors serving Port Alberni
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Absolute Comfort Heating and Cooling29 km
Arrowsmith Refrigeration5.0★ (1)37 km
Arrowsmith Refrigeration33 km
Dudek George Contracting33 km
Infervesco plumbing and heating35 km
Island Home Works14 km
Navigator Plumbing & Heating5.0★ (1)35 km
P & H Plumbing & Heating1.0★ (1)35 km
Shaw Plumbing and HeatingIn Port Alberni

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Port Alberni?

US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Port Alberni. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Port Alberni?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
AC replacementCA$5,460CA$8,400CA$11,350Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)October 2026
Furnace replacementCA$3,970CA$6,770CA$9,690Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)October 2026

When to hire an HVAC contractor in British Columbia

British Columbia's HVAC demand peaks during summer heat waves and the first cold snaps. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance.

How we ranked Port Alberni HVAC contractors

We scored 21 Port Alberni 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 Port Alberni 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 Port Alberni: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Port Alberni?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Port Alberni, BC is Pope and Sons with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,583 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Alberni Valley Refrigeration Ltd (#2) and The Comfort Group (#3) follow. We ranked 21 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Port Alberni?

ContractorsRanked ranks 21 HVAC contractors serving Port Alberni, BC. 9 of them are based in Port Alberni; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 9 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Port Alberni are open 24/7?

5 ranked HVAC contractors in Port Alberni post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Pope and Sons (#1), The Comfort Group (#3) and Ambient Heating and Cooling (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Port Alberni work on weekends?

5 of 21 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pope and Sons (#1), The Comfort Group (#3) and Ambient Heating and Cooling (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does ac replacement cost in Port Alberni?

AC replacement typically costs CA$5,460 to CA$11,350, with CA$8,400 typical (Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Port Alberni. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Port Alberni HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 21 rated HVAC contractors in Port Alberni is 4.8★, with a median of 22 reviews. Pope and Sons has the most, 1,583 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 Port Alberni?

British Columbia's HVAC demand peaks during summer heat waves and the first cold snaps. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance.

How does ContractorsRanked rank HVAC contractors?

Each HVAC contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Port Alberni

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 21 hvac contractors serving Port Alberni.

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