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Best HVAC Contractors in Rifle, CO (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Rifle: A-1 Heating & Cooling, Inc, CR Score 68/100; 4.8★ from 791 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Class 5 Boiler & Air LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 27.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Climate Control Company, 408 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 27 ranked after A-1 Heating & Cooling, Inc; ranked #3.

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

27 Rifle HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 27 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Rifle at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Rifle at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1A-1 Heating & Cooling, Inc684.8★ (791)Rifle24/7Overall
2Class 5 Boiler & Air LLC615.0★ (22)Rifle24/7Emergencies
3Climate Control Company604.8★ (408)Glenwood Springs, 24 mi away24/7Most reviews
4Nordic Refrigeration604.7★ (15)Rifle24/7—
5Pride Plumbing Heating And Cooling585.0★ (6)Rifle24/7—
6Phoenix Heating and Cooling, LLC584.9★ (59)RifleEvenings—
7Patriot Heating and Cooling574.9★ (47)Rifle——
8Pure Comfort565.0★ (15)Rifle24/7—
9Canyon Plumbing & Heating554.8★ (5)Rifle——
10Avalanche Air Heating Cooling554.9★ (17)Rifle——

The 27 best HVAC contractors in Rifle, ranked

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

  1. Based in Glenwood Springs, 24 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 408 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 408 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1537 County Rd 130, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
  2. Based in Rifle

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    140 E 26th St, Rifle, CO 81650
  3. Based in Rifle

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  4. 55/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    601 W 2nd St #B, Rifle, CO 81650
  5. Based in Rifle

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  6. Based in Rifle

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  7. Based in Rifle

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  8. Based in Rifle

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1831 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO 81650
  9. Based in Glenwood Springs, 25 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    519 Spring St, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
  10. Based in Gypsum, 20 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  11. Based in Rifle

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2143 Airport Rd, Rifle, CO 81650
  12. Based in Rifle

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    80 Gemat Cir, Rifle, CO 81650

All 27 HVAC contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

HVAC contractors in Rifle, ranks 26 to 27
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Peak Plumbing, Heating & Solar LLC474.0★ (4)14 mi
27Smitty's Air LLC463.7★ (3)24 mi

Also serving Rifle

16 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.

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Rifle?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Rifle?
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

When to hire an HVAC contractor in Colorado

In Colorado, 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.

How we ranked Rifle HVAC contractors

We scored 27 Rifle 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Rifle data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

HVAC contractors in Rifle: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Rifle?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Rifle, CO is A-1 Heating & Cooling, Inc with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 4.8★ from 791 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Class 5 Boiler & Air LLC (#2) and Climate Control Company (#3) follow. We ranked 27 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Rifle?

ContractorsRanked ranks 27 HVAC contractors serving Rifle, CO. 19 of them are based in Rifle; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 16 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Rifle are open 24/7?

9 ranked HVAC contractors in Rifle post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are A-1 Heating & Cooling, Inc (#1), Class 5 Boiler & Air LLC (#2) and Climate Control Company (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Rifle work on weekends?

10 of 27 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are A-1 Heating & Cooling, Inc (#1), Class 5 Boiler & Air LLC (#2) and Climate Control Company (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does ac replacement cost in Rifle?

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

What Google rating do Rifle HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 27 rated HVAC contractors in Rifle is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. A-1 Heating & Cooling, Inc has the most, 791 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Rifle?

In Colorado, 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.

How does ContractorsRanked rank HVAC contractors?

Each HVAC contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Rifle

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 27 hvac contractors serving Rifle.