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Best HVAC Contractors in Richmond, TX (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Richmond: Air Express, CR Score 91/100; 4.8★ from 495 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Fresh Air LP, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 516.

  3. 14

    Most-reviewed: ARS / Rescue Rooter, 11,276 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 516 ranked; ranked #14.

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

516 Richmond HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 162 are open 24/7, 417 open Saturdays and 294 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 515 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Richmond at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Richmond at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Air Express914.8★ (495)Richmond24/7Overall
2Fresh Air LP914.8★ (488)Richmond24/7Emergencies
3The Katy Plumbing Company Heating & Air914.9★ (3,343)Katy, 15 mi away24/7—
4BVS Home Experts904.9★ (940)Katy, 11 mi away24/7—
5Master Comfort AC & Heating904.9★ (135)Richmond24/7—
6Air Tech of Katy894.8★ (3,047)Katy, 16 mi away24/7—
7One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating® of Houston894.7★ (9,886)Houston, 21 mi away24/7—
8Aire Serv of Sugar Land894.8★ (98)Richmond24/7—
9TemperaturePro884.9★ (113)Sugar Land, 5 mi away24/7—
10Air Check Mechanical Services884.9★ (173)Rosenberg, 9 mi away24/7—

The 516 best HVAC contractors in Richmond, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Richmond

    #1 Air Express

    Based in Richmond

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 495 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 495 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7225 N Park Dr, Richmond, TX 77407
    View profile for Air Express(281) 638-8593

  2. #2 Fresh Air LP

    Based in Richmond

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 488 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 488 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5702 Powerline Rd, Richmond, TX 77469
    View profile for Fresh Air LP(281) 499-3511

  4. #4 BVS Home Experts

    Based in Katy, 11 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 940 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 940 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2717 Commercial Center Blvd E201, Katy, TX 77494
    View profile for BVS Home Experts(281) 248-8369

  6. #6 Air Tech of Katy

    Based in Katy, 16 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 3,047 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 3,047 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5614 Franz Rd Suite B, Katy, TX 77493
    View profile for Air Tech of Katy(281) 317-7680

  9. #9 TemperaturePro

    Based in Sugar Land, 5 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    19901 Southwest Fwy Suite 237A, Sugar Land, TX 77479
    View profile for TemperaturePro(281) 519-0031

  14. #14 ARS / Rescue Rooter

    Based in Houston, 23 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 11,276 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (11,276).

    • 4.6★ from 11,276 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10515 Okanella St STE 100, Houston, TX 77041
    View profile for ARS / Rescue Rooter(713) 428-2700

  23. #23 Air Star Now

    Based in Houston, 24 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 646 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 646 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6607 Flintlock Rd, Houston, TX 77040
    View profile for Air Star Now(713) 597-4457

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 516 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in Richmond, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Mr. Reliable Heating & Air875.0★ (124)13 mi
27Temper Mechanical Air & Heat, LLC874.9★ (161)In Richmond
28Bellaire Air Conditioning874.9★ (459)20 mi
29House Pro Air Conditioning864.7★ (1,336)19 mi
30TemperaturePro Katy-Cypress864.9★ (310)18 mi
31Southern Comfort Heating & Air Services864.9★ (137)In Richmond
32Terry's A/C And Heating865.0★ (814)In Richmond
33Nathan Lazarine A/C Heat & Electric865.0★ (145)16 mi
344C AC & Heating Repair865.0★ (972)15 mi
35Superior Sugar Land Cooling & Heating865.0★ (28)5 mi
36Houston A/C and Heating Pros865.0★ (52)10 mi
37Residential AC & Heating ECi864.9★ (57)8 mi
38The Lee Thompson Co864.9★ (412)21 mi
39Alpha 4 Real AC & Heating864.4★ (64)In Richmond
40Done Deal A/C & Heating Katy864.8★ (114)11 mi
41American Pro AC865.0★ (73)In Richmond
42Sun Air Conditioning & Heating865.0★ (231)9 mi
43Excel Air864.9★ (442)22 mi
44Excellence A/C & Heating865.0★ (143)18 mi
45Hage Energy865.0★ (203)21 mi
46Elite Air Experts865.0★ (131)18 mi
47American Pro AC865.0★ (355)12 mi
48Elite HVAC Houston Specialists865.0★ (43)10 mi
49Modern Air of Katy865.0★ (132)18 mi
50Turbo Plumbing , Air Conditioning, Electrical & HVAC Repair Services854.7★ (13)In Richmond

Also serving Richmond

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.

Unranked HVAC contractors serving Richmond
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AA PRO AIR LLCIn Richmond
Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical4.4★ (200)10 mi
Centtex Air5.0★ (2)8 mi
Cornerstone AC & Heat LLC5.0★ (75)16 mi
Flex Heating & Air3.0★ (2)15 mi
Foster AC & Heating5.0★ (2)12 mi
Hot Water & Water Heaters Cinco Ranch TX5.0★ (2)11 mi
IES Residential Houston Education Center3.0★ (2)12 mi
Leon's Electric and Plumbing3.0★ (2)16 mi
Michael’s Air5.0★ (10)1 mi
Rejoice Heating and Air Conditioning5.0★ (2)In Richmond
Richmond TX Water Heaters Service3.5★ (2)In Richmond
Ruud Texas1.0★ (2)13 mi
Sears Siding4.0★ (2)14 mi
Spring Branch AC4.9★ (349)24 mi
Sugar Land TX Water Heater Repairs5.0★ (2)8 mi
Swanson Mechanical Services5.0★ (2)2 mi
Texas Air Repair5.0★ (1)In Richmond
Turbo Plumbing , Air Conditioning, Electrical & HVAC Repair Services3.0★ (2)15 mi
warner refrigeration tech5.0★ (2)5 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Richmond?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Richmond?
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 Texas

In Texas, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licenses Air conditioning and refrigeration contractor licenses (Class A and B).

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) 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 Texas

In Texas, 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.

How we ranked Richmond HVAC contractors

We scored 516 Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Richmond?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Richmond, TX is Air Express with a CR Score of 91/100. It has 4.8★ from 495 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Fresh Air LP (#2) and The Katy Plumbing Company Heating & Air (#3) follow. We ranked 516 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Richmond?

ContractorsRanked ranks 516 HVAC contractors serving Richmond, TX. 14 of them are based in Richmond; 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 Richmond are open 24/7?

162 ranked HVAC contractors in Richmond post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Air Express (#1), Fresh Air LP (#2) and The Katy Plumbing Company Heating & Air (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Richmond work on weekends?

417 of 516 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 294 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Air Express (#1), Fresh Air LP (#2) and The Katy Plumbing Company Heating & Air (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In Texas, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) handles licensing and covers Air conditioning and refrigeration contractor licenses (Class A and B). Search the business or license number at https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/LicenseSearch/.

How much does ac replacement cost in Richmond?

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 Richmond. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Richmond HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 515 rated HVAC contractors in Richmond is 4.9★, with a median of 30 reviews. ARS / Rescue Rooter has the most, 11,276 reviews, and ranks #14. 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 Richmond?

In Texas, 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.

Update log for Richmond

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 516 hvac contractors serving Richmond.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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