68/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8,170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 8,170 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7 Rupert Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
Best HVAC Contractors in Raleigh, NC (2026)
418 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Raleigh: Air Experts Heating & Cooling, CR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 8,170 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Michael & Son Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 418.
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Most-reviewed: Michael & Son Services, 13,263 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 418 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
418 Raleigh HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 137 are open 24/7, 264 open Saturdays and 199 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 418 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Raleigh at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Experts Heating & Cooling | 68 | 4.9★ (8,170) | Raleigh | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Michael & Son Services | 68 | 4.8★ (13,263) | Raleigh | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric | 67 | 4.9★ (6,469) | Raleigh | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning | 67 | 4.9★ (5,915) | Raleigh | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Air Experts Heating, Cooling and Plumbing | 66 | 4.9★ (2,779) | Raleigh | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Yellow Dot Heating & Air Conditioning | 66 | 4.8★ (4,012) | Raleigh | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Blaze Heating Cooling Electrical Plumbing | 66 | 4.8★ (2,857) | Raleigh | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Thermo Direct, Inc. | 65 | 4.8★ (2,120) | Raleigh | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | ARS / Rescue Rooter | 65 | 4.5★ (6,452) | Raleigh | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Call Dad | 65 | 4.9★ (981) | Raleigh | 24/7 | — |
The 418 best HVAC contractors in Raleigh, ranked
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.
Based in Raleigh
68/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 13,263 Google reviews, the most in Raleigh.
- 4.8★ from 13,263 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4001 Atlantic Ave, Raleigh, NC 27604
Based in Raleigh
67/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 6,469 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 6,469 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8810 Westgate Park Dr Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27617
Based in Raleigh
67/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 5,915 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 5,915 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2815 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Based in Raleigh
66/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,779 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 2,779 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2730 Rowland Rd Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27615
Based in Raleigh
66/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4,012 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 4,012 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2400 Sumner Blvd Suite 120, Raleigh, NC 27616
Based in Raleigh
66/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,857 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 2,857 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 540 Pylon Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606
Based in Raleigh
65/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 2,120 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4901 Trademark Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
Based in Raleigh
65/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6,452 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.5★ from 6,452 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 641 S New Hope Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610
#10 Call Dad
Based in Raleigh
65/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 981 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 981 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8810 Westgate Park Dr STE 114, Raleigh, NC 27617
Based in Garner, 3 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 2,151 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 129 Technical Ct, Garner, NC 27529
Based in Raleigh
64/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 670 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 670 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7216 ACC Blvd Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27617
Based in Garner, 5 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 837 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 837 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2000 Citation Dr Ste 100, Garner, NC 27529
Based in Raleigh
64/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 1,814 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 1,814 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 110 Fortune Way, Raleigh, NC 27617
Based in Raleigh
63/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 456 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 456 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 821 Purser Dr STE C, Raleigh, NC 27603
Based in Raleigh
63/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 393 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 393 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5617 Departure Dr STE 107, Raleigh, NC 27616
Based in Raleigh
63/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 636 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 636 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2730 Rowland Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
Based in Raleigh
63/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 257 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 257 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Raleigh
63/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 226 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 226 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1008 Fieldgrass Pl, Raleigh, NC 27603
#20 6 & Fix
Based in Garner, 5 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 875 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 875 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 317-A US Highway 70 East, Garner, NC 27529
Based in Clayton, 1 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 173 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Raleigh
63/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,027 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,027 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 3216 Wellington Ct # 111, Raleigh, NC 27615
Based in Garner, 7 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,090 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 2,090 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 600 Waterfield Ridge Pl, Garner, NC 27529
#24 AirMakers, LLC
Based in Raleigh
62/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 370 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 370 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5420 Old Poole Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610
Based in Apex, 11 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,411 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,411 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1000 Goodworth Dr, Apex, NC 27539
HVAC contractors ranked #26 to #50
#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 418 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Raleigh
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AC Today Heating and Air Conditioning | 4.9★ (88) | 3 mi |
| Air King HVAC | 5.0★ (2) | In Raleigh |
| Asap Hvac | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Blue Sky HVAC Services | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Cooper's Heating and Cooling LLP | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| G&M Service - Commercial HVAC Contractors | 1.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Greenergy HVAC Fireplace & Appliance | 4.9★ (221) | 10 mi |
| High Value Heating and Air Conditioning Repair | 5.0★ (2) | In Raleigh |
| IES Residential | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| JR Project Service | In Raleigh | |
| PASE HVAC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Peak Seasons HVAC | 5.0★ (96) | 8 mi |
| Powell HVAC | In Raleigh | |
| Precision Air Technology | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| R&L HVAC | In Raleigh | |
| Same Day Heating & Air | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Sears Roofing | In Raleigh | |
| Total Air Concepts | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Tower Heating and Air, LLC | 4.7★ (152) | 3 mi |
| Wake Heating and Air, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Raleigh |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Raleigh?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Raleigh. 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 |
How to check an HVAC contractor's license in North Carolina
In North Carolina, North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors licenses Heating and air conditioning contractor licenses.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 North Carolina
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 Raleigh HVAC contractors
We scored 418 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 |
HVAC contractors in Raleigh: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Raleigh?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Raleigh, NC is Air Experts Heating & Cooling with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 8,170 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Michael & Son Services (#2) and Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric (#3) follow. We ranked 418 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Raleigh?
ContractorsRanked ranks 418 HVAC contractors serving Raleigh, NC. 33 of them are based in Raleigh; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in Raleigh are open 24/7?
137 ranked HVAC contractors in Raleigh post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Air Experts Heating & Cooling (#1), Michael & Son Services (#2) and Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Raleigh work on weekends?
264 of 418 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 199 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Air Experts Heating & Cooling (#1), Michael & Son Services (#2) and Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors handles licensing and covers Heating and air conditioning contractor licenses.
How much does ac replacement cost in Raleigh?
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 Raleigh. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Raleigh HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 418 rated HVAC contractors in Raleigh is 4.9★, with a median of 40 reviews. Michael & Son Services has the most, 13,263 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Raleigh?
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 Raleigh
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 418 hvac contractors serving Raleigh.
- October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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