32 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Red Wing: Smith Heating & Air, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hurlburt Heating & Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 32.
Most-reviewed: Holmin Heating & Cooling, 978 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 32 ranked; ranked #6.
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32 Red Wing HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 32 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smith Heating & Air | 63 | 4.8★ (54) | Red Wing | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Hurlburt Heating & Plumbing | 62 | 5.0★ (428) | River Falls, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Riester Refrigeration Inc | 60 | 5.0★ (21) | Red Wing | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Erickson & Sons Mechanical & Duct Cleaning | 59 | 4.8★ (19) | Red Wing | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Midstate Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Drain Cleaning | 58 | 4.9★ (596) | Hastings, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Holmin Heating & Cooling | 58 | 5.0★ (978) | Rosemount, 25 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Sylvander Heating | 57 | 4.7★ (50) | Red Wing | — | — |
| 8 | Hay Creek Heating & Cooling | 57 | 4.8★ (8) | Red Wing | — | — |
| 9 | Ziemer Heating & Cooling Inc. | 57 | 4.4★ (76) | Red Wing | — | — |
| 10 | Carlson Electric, Heating & Cooling | 56 | 5.0★ (19) | Red Wing | — | — |
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 trade focus: 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in River Falls, 22 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 428 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Wing
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Wing
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hastings, 19 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 596 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rosemount, 25 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 978 Google reviews, the most in Red Wing.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Wing
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Wing
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Red Wing
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Wing
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Wing
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maplewood, 3 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Wing
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Richmond, 25 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake City, 10 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake City, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Red Wing
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in River Falls, 22 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lake City, 14 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hastings, 20 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hastings, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hastings, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake City, 15 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Wing
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cottage Grove, 24 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | DMC Plumbing & Heating Inc | 49 | 4.0★ (8) | 25 mi |
| 27 | Hi Tech Geothermal Heating | 49 | 5.0★ (10) | 24 mi |
| 28 | River Falls Electric & HVAC | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 29 | Ed's Plumbing & Heating Inc | 48 | 4.4★ (22) | 15 mi |
| 30 | Rumpca Services | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 31 | Steiner Plumbing & Electric | 46 | 4.8★ (48) | 19 mi |
| 32 | Ecco Midwest, Inc. | 44 | 5.0★ (7) | 18 mi |
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort By Design | 20 mi | |
| D & S Heating & AC | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Friemel Plumbing & Drain Service LLC | 5.0★ (267) | In Red Wing |
| Metro HVA/C Service | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| One Hour Heating And Air Conditioning | 19 mi | |
| Plaas Incorporated | 3.9★ (8) | In Red Wing |
| Sebion Heating and Air Conditioning | In Red Wing | |
| SERVPRO® of Red Wing, Cannon Falls | 5.0★ (8) | In Red Wing |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Red Wing. 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 Minnesota, furnace and heat pump calls peak in the coldest winter weeks and AC calls in summer heat waves. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance or a replacement.
We scored 32 Red Wing 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 Red Wing 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 |