83 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Port Royal: Pinnacle Heating & Air, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 580 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): E.A.C. Heating & Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 83.
Most-reviewed: Epperson Service Experts, 2,193 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 83 ranked; ranked #3.
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83 Port Royal HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 46 are open 24/7, 61 open Saturdays and 57 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 83 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinnacle Heating & Air | 66 | 5.0★ (580) | Beaufort, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | E.A.C. Heating & Air | 65 | 5.0★ (1,248) | Hilton Head Island, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Epperson Service Experts | 65 | 4.9★ (2,193) | Bluffton, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Lang 72 Degrees | 65 | 5.0★ (1,692) | Bluffton, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Love HVAC | 65 | 5.0★ (1,501) | Bluffton, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Dyess Air & Plumbing | 65 | 4.9★ (1,910) | Bluffton, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Dyess Air & Plumbing | 65 | 4.9★ (1,625) | Hilton Head Island, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Superior Services | 64 | 4.9★ (1,069) | Bluffton, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Howell-Chase Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. | 63 | 4.9★ (845) | Bluffton, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Summit Services | 63 | 4.9★ (419) | Bluffton, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 580 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Hilton Head Island, 11 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,248 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bluffton, 12 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,193 Google reviews, the most in Port Royal.
Based in Bluffton, 13 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,692 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bluffton, 14 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,501 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bluffton, 13 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,910 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Hilton Head Island, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,625 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bluffton, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,069 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning repair service”.
Based in Bluffton, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 845 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Bluffton, 9 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 419 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bluffton, 4 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 439 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Beaufort, 3 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Hilton Head Island, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 865 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bluffton, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 302 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning repair service”.
Based in Bluffton, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 502 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bluffton, 13 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 179 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bluffton, 6 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bluffton, 12 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bluffton, 11 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bluffton, 13 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Hilton Head Island, 11 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bluffton, 13 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Port Wentworth, 19 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Beaufort, 3 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Beaufort, 4 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
#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 83 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Coast Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Air Control Systems, LLC | 3.9★ (19) | 13 mi |
| Air Recovery HVAC Repair & Replacement | 4.8★ (39) | 15 mi |
| Air Repair | 14 mi | |
| Air Repair Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Air Supply Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. | 3.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
| American Air & Water, Inc. | 14 mi | |
| Amillz Enterprise LLC. Heating and Air Conditioning | 5 mi | |
| B&B Plumbing Heating & Air | 4.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Cold Plus Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Dean Custom Air | In Port Royal | |
| Gybe Marine Inc. - Marine Electrical & Mechanic Services - Hilton Head Boat Repair | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Hilton Head Island Heating & Air | 3.5★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Larsen's Heating & Air Conditioning | 3.8★ (10) | 13 mi |
| Murray Tech | 15 mi | |
| New River Heating, Air & Maintenance, LLC | 4.0★ (7) | 19 mi |
| Northpoint Heating & Air | 4.4★ (7) | 15 mi |
| Plumb Pro Plus Hilton Head | 15 mi | |
| Simmons Refrigeration Services | 6 mi | |
| Superior Heating & Air Inc. | 3.8★ (21) | 14 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Port Royal. 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 South Carolina, South Carolina Contractor’s Licensing Board (LLR) licenses Mechanical contractor licenses for commercial work; residential specialty contractors register with the Residential Builders Commission.
No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.
Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
In South Carolina, 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 83 Port Royal 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 Port Royal 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 |