38 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Saint Cloud: Opie's Gold Heat n' Air, CR Score 94/100; 4.8★ from 1,335 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Neighborhood Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 38.
Most-reviewed: Professional Mechanical Services, 2,614 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 38 ranked; ranked #5.
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38 Saint Cloud HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 38 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opie's Gold Heat n' Air | 94 | 4.8★ (1,335) | Saint Cloud | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Neighborhood Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Electrical | 93 | 4.8★ (956) | Sauk Rapids, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mechanical Energy Systems | 92 | 4.8★ (291) | Sauk Rapids, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Precise Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Refrigeration, Inc. | 90 | 4.8★ (303) | Saint Joseph, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Professional Mechanical Services | 90 | 4.9★ (2,614) | Big Lake, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Gladiator Plumbing & Heating | 89 | 5.0★ (39) | Saint Cloud | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | 5 Star Plumbing Heating & Air | 89 | 4.6★ (132) | Sauk Rapids, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Fred's Plumbing, Heating & AC | 88 | 4.6★ (111) | Sauk Rapids, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Brothers Heating and Air Conditioning L.L.C. | 88 | 5.0★ (28) | Saint Joseph, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | El-Jay Plumbing & Heating Inc | 88 | 4.5★ (77) | Sauk Rapids, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,335 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 4 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 956 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 1 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 291 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 303 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 25 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,614 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (2,614).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Cloud
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 2 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 132 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 111 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 4 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 1 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 77 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 6 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sartell, 4 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 2 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 1 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 1 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Cloud
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 866 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 4 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,046 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 19 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 176 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 2 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Saint Cloud
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 3 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 1 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 3 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Cloud
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.2★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #38, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | J-Berd | 77 | 4.6★ (79) | 3 mi |
| 27 | Weidner's Mechanical Contractors | 76 | 4.4★ (32) | 1 mi |
| 28 | HVAC Shop | 75 | 4.9★ (22) | 3 mi |
| 29 | All-Ways Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. | 74 | 4.9★ (110) | 24 mi |
| 30 | McDowall Company Service Division | 74 | 5.0★ (4) | 4 mi |
| 31 | Wilson HVAC Company | 74 | 4.7★ (95) | 19 mi |
| 32 | Electric Motor Services, Inc | 73 | 4.5★ (60) | 1 mi |
| 33 | Finken Water Treatment, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | 73 | 4.4★ (80) | In Saint Cloud |
| 34 | Treated Air Company | 72 | 4.8★ (22) | 17 mi |
| 35 | Valley plumbing heating & air | 72 | 4.4★ (47) | 18 mi |
| 36 | True North HVAC | 71 | 5.0★ (14) | 24 mi |
| 37 | Great West Mechanical, Inc | 68 | 5.0★ (4) | 25 mi |
| 38 | McDowall Company | 68 | 5.0★ (10) | 4 mi |
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aura HVAC Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Heart Heating | 2 mi | |
| Metro Plumbing & Heating, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Miller Architects & Builders | In Saint Cloud | |
| Minvalco Inc | 2.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Opie's Gold | 7 mi | |
| Pemberton Home Services LLC | 23 mi | |
| Simonson Plumbing & Heating | 1 mi | |
| St Joseph Plumbing, Heating & Irrigation | 7 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Saint Cloud. 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 38 Saint Cloud 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Saint Cloud data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |