32 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Saint Joseph: Opie's Gold Heat n' Air, CR Score 95/100; 4.8★ from 1,335 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Precise Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Refrigeration, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 32.
Most-reviewed: Rol Air Plumbing & Heating, 1,046 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 32 ranked after Opie's Gold Heat n' Air; ranked #17.
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32 Saint Joseph HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 16 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 | Opie's Gold Heat n' Air | 95 | 4.8★ (1,335) | Saint Cloud, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Precise Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Refrigeration, Inc. | 93 | 4.8★ (303) | Saint Joseph | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Neighborhood Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Electrical | 92 | 4.8★ (956) | Sauk Rapids, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Mechanical Energy Systems | 91 | 4.8★ (291) | Sauk Rapids, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Brothers Heating and Air Conditioning L.L.C. | 89 | 5.0★ (28) | Saint Joseph | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Midsota Plumbing and Heating LLC | 88 | 4.9★ (40) | Saint Joseph | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | 5 Star Plumbing Heating & Air | 88 | 4.6★ (132) | Sauk Rapids, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Gladiator Plumbing & Heating | 87 | 5.0★ (39) | Saint Cloud, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Fred's Plumbing, Heating & AC | 87 | 4.6★ (111) | Sauk Rapids, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | El-Jay Plumbing & Heating Inc | 86 | 4.5★ (77) | Sauk Rapids, 8 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 review volume: 4.8★ from 1,335 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,335).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph
Ranked #2 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 Sauk Rapids, 11 mi away
Ranked #3 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, 8 mi away
Ranked #4 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
Ranked #5 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 Saint Joseph
Ranked #6 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 Sauk Rapids, 8 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 Saint Cloud, 12 mi away
Ranked #8 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, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Sauk Rapids, 8 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 Sartell, 6 mi away
Ranked #11 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 Saint Joseph
Ranked #12 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, 6 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, 6 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 Saint Cloud, 8 mi away
Ranked #15 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, 8 mi away
Ranked #16 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 Sauk Rapids, 12 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 Sauk Rapids, 8 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Saint Cloud, 6 mi away
Ranked #19 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, 8 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 Sauk Rapids, 8 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Sauk Rapids, 8 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Saint Cloud, 7 mi away
Ranked #23 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.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 9 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waite Park, 5 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 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 | Weidner's Mechanical Contractors | 74 | 4.4★ (32) | 8 mi |
| 27 | McDowall Company Service Division | 74 | 5.0★ (4) | 4 mi |
| 28 | Electric Motor Services, Inc | 73 | 4.5★ (60) | 7 mi |
| 29 | Finken Water Treatment, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | 72 | 4.4★ (80) | 6 mi |
| 30 | Valley plumbing heating & air | 71 | 4.4★ (47) | 22 mi |
| 31 | Treated Air Company | 71 | 4.8★ (22) | 24 mi |
| 32 | McDowall Company | 68 | 5.0★ (10) | 4 mi |
10 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) | 8 mi |
| Granite Services LLC | 5.0★ (37) | In Saint Joseph |
| Heart Heating | 6 mi | |
| Metro Plumbing & Heating, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Saint Joseph |
| Minvalco Inc | 2.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Opie's Gold | In Saint Joseph | |
| Piper's Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In Saint Joseph |
| Pipers Inc of St Cloud | 4.8★ (14) | In Saint Joseph |
| Simonson Plumbing & Heating | 8 mi | |
| St Joseph Plumbing, Heating & Irrigation | In Saint Joseph |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Saint Joseph. 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 Saint Joseph 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 Joseph 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 |