68/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 947 Google reviews, the most in Safford.
- 4.8★ from 947 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2250 US-70, Thatcher, AZ 85552
Best HVAC Contractors in Safford, AZ (2026)
6 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Safford: Advanced Air Systems, CR Score 68/100; 4.8★ from 947 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Most-reviewed: Vega Air, 633 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 6 ranked after Advanced Air Systems; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Safford HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 6 rated businesses.
Top 6 HVAC contractors in Safford at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advanced Air Systems | 68 | 4.8★ (947) | Safford | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Vega Air | 63 | 5.0★ (633) | Safford | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | B&D Air Conditioning | 61 | 4.9★ (298) | Safford | — | — |
| 4 | Legacy Air | 56 | 5.0★ (16) | Safford | — | — |
| 5 | Jon's Heating And Cooling | 55 | 4.3★ (19) | Safford | — | — |
| 6 | Rhodes Enterprises LLC | 55 | 4.6★ (10) | Safford | — | — |
The 6 best HVAC contractors in Safford, 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.
#2 Vega Air
Based in Safford
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 633 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 633 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1424 S Reay Ln, Thatcher, AZ 85552
Based in Safford
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 298 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 298 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 723 S 8th Ave, Safford, AZ 85546
#4 Legacy Air
Based in Safford
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 295 W 20th St, Safford, AZ 85546
Based in Safford
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.3★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 531 W 300 South, Thatcher, AZ 85552
Based in Safford
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 626 S 5th Ave, Safford, AZ 85546
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Safford?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Safford. 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 Arizona
In Arizona, Arizona Registrar of Contractors licenses Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.
- 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 Arizona
In Arizona, 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 Safford HVAC contractors
We scored 6 Safford 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 Safford 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 Safford: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Safford?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Safford, AZ is Advanced Air Systems with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 4.8★ from 947 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Vega Air (#2) and B&D Air Conditioning (#3) follow. We ranked 6 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Safford?
ContractorsRanked ranks 6 HVAC contractors serving Safford, AZ. 6 of them are based in Safford; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in Safford are open 24/7?
1 ranked HVAC contractor in Safford posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Advanced Air Systems (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Safford work on weekends?
1 of 6 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Advanced Air Systems (#1). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in Arizona?
In Arizona, Arizona Registrar of Contractors handles licensing and covers Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.
How much does ac replacement cost in Safford?
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 Safford. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Safford HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated HVAC contractors in Safford is 4.8★, with a median of 159 reviews. Advanced Air Systems has the most, 947 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 Safford?
In Arizona, 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 Safford
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 hvac contractors serving Safford.
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