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Best HVAC Contractors in Radford, VA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Radford: New River Heating & Air, CR Score 92/100; 4.8★ from 676 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): McGrady Perdue Heating & Cooling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 25.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: McAtee Plumbing Heating & Cooling, 8,100 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #3.

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

25 Radford HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 25 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Radford at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Radford at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1New River Heating & Air924.8★ (676)Radford24/7Overall
2McGrady Perdue Heating & Cooling914.9★ (894)Christiansburg, 10 mi away24/7Emergencies
3McAtee Plumbing Heating & Cooling874.9★ (8,100)Goose Creek, 22 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
4Three Rivers Heating & Air875.0★ (43)Blacksburg, 8 mi away24/7—
5Elite AC & Heating864.9★ (44)Christiansburg, 10 mi away24/7—
6Thermal Solutions HVAC, LLC865.0★ (46)Pulaski, 14 mi away24/7—
7Air Doctor845.0★ (17)Christiansburg, 13 mi away24/7—
8Radford Heating & Air Conditioning824.5★ (21)RadfordSat · Sun · Evenings—
9Blue Ridge Heating & Air814.9★ (2,339)Christiansburg, 9 mi away——
10New River Valley Restaurant804.0★ (7)Radford24/7—

The 25 best HVAC contractors in Radford, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  7. #7 Air Doctor

    Based in Christiansburg, 13 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3328 Roanoke St, Christiansburg, VA 24073
    View profile for Air Doctor(540) 381-2301

  21. #21 Bradley Heating and Air

    Based in Christiansburg, 7 mi away

    73/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2301 Viewland Cir, Christiansburg, VA 24073
    View profile for Bradley Heating and Air(540) 392-8341

  25. #25 Energy Check

    Based in Blacksburg, 11 mi away

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    701 Progress St NE, Blacksburg, VA 24060
    View profile for Energy Check(540) 443-9966

Also serving Radford

11 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.

Unranked HVAC contractors serving Radford
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Air Advantage LLC9 mi
Allison Mechanical Heating5.0★ (2)12 mi
Claybrook Heat and Air LLC8 mi
Collier Services4.8★ (37)In Radford
Covey Heating & Air, Inc.10 mi
Family Plumbing & Heating4.0★ (2)17 mi
NRV Mechanical LLCIn Radford
Parks Heating & Air, LLC5.0★ (2)14 mi
Parkway Electrical Heating-Cooling5.0★ (1)22 mi
Pioneer Heating & Air Conditioning5.0★ (2)In Radford
Total Comfort Heating & Cooling LLC5.0★ (1)In Radford

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Radford?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Radford. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Radford?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
AC replacement$3,887$5,978$8,073Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026
Furnace replacement$2,823$4,814$6,896Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check an HVAC contractor's license in Virginia

In Virginia, Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) licenses Contractor license with an HVAC specialty; HVAC technicians hold tradesman licenses.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

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

When to hire an HVAC contractor in Virginia

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.

How we ranked Radford HVAC contractors

We scored 25 Radford 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Radford data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

HVAC contractors in Radford: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Radford?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Radford, VA is New River Heating & Air with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 4.8★ from 676 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. McGrady Perdue Heating & Cooling (#2) and McAtee Plumbing Heating & Cooling (#3) follow. We ranked 25 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Radford?

ContractorsRanked ranks 25 HVAC contractors serving Radford, VA. 4 of them are based in Radford; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 11 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Radford are open 24/7?

8 ranked HVAC contractors in Radford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are New River Heating & Air (#1), McGrady Perdue Heating & Cooling (#2) and Three Rivers Heating & Air (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Radford work on weekends?

17 of 25 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are New River Heating & Air (#1), McGrady Perdue Heating & Cooling (#2) and McAtee Plumbing Heating & Cooling (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in Virginia?

In Virginia, Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) handles licensing and covers Contractor license with an HVAC specialty; HVAC technicians hold tradesman licenses. Search the business or license number at https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/LicenseLookup.

How much does ac replacement cost in Radford?

AC replacement typically costs $3,887 to $8,073, with $5,978 typical (Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Radford. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Radford HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 25 rated HVAC contractors in Radford is 4.9★, with a median of 32 reviews. McAtee Plumbing Heating & Cooling has the most, 8,100 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Radford?

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.

Update log for Radford

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 25 hvac contractors serving Radford.

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