27 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Salem: Ohana Heating and Air, CR Score 87/100; 4.9★ from 309 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): McGuire's Heating and Cooling LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 27.
Most-reviewed: Mars Plumbing, Heating, Cooling , Sewer & Septic, 207 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 27 ranked after Ohana Heating and Air; ranked #7.
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27 Salem HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 27 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohana Heating and Air | 87 | 4.9★ (309) | Mount Vernon, 23 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | McGuire's Heating and Cooling LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (26) | Centralia, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Booher's Tin Shop | 85 | 4.6★ (30) | Salem | — | — |
| 4 | Affordable Heating Cooling & Sheet Metal | 84 | 4.5★ (109) | Mount Vernon, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | TRI-COUNTY HVAC | 84 | 4.7★ (12) | Centralia, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Hive HVAC LLC. | 81 | 5.0★ (10) | Centralia, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Mars Plumbing, Heating, Cooling , Sewer & Septic | 80 | 4.7★ (207) | Vandalia, 24 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 8 | ARLO’s Heating & Air | 79 | 5.0★ (3) | Metropolis, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Southern IL HVAC | 78 | 4.0★ (4) | Centralia, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Jasper Heating & Air Conditioning | 78 | 4.4★ (18) | Centralia, 13 mi away | — | — |
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: 4.9★ from 309 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (309).
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Centralia, 13 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 21 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 109 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centralia, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centralia, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vandalia, 24 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 207 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Metropolis, 15 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centralia, 17 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centralia, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Centralia, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centralia, 11 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Centralia, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Centralia, 15 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Centralia, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 21 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 22 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vandalia, 25 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 21 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centralia, 13 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vandalia, 25 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 22 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 23 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vandalia, 24 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Stombaugh's Heating & Air Conditioning | 67 | 4.4★ (9) | 24 mi |
| 27 | Hubert Plumbing & Heating Co | 64 | 4.3★ (6) | 16 mi |
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ancona Plumbing & Heating | 22 mi | |
| Appleton's HVAC LLC | In Salem | |
| Bradford Supply Co | 4.6★ (17) | In Salem |
| Bucks Heating and Cooling | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Double Comfort Heating & Air | 1.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Family Heating, Cooling & Electrical | 1.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Goff Plumbing & Hydro Jetting Service | 4.6★ (18) | In Salem |
| Jedd's HVAC & Handy Repairs | 15 mi | |
| Mc Donnough Heating & Air | 4.5★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Owens & Sons Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Three States Supply Co | 22 mi | |
| Wilfam HVAC | 5.0★ (1) | In Salem |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Salem. 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 Illinois, 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 27 Salem 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 Salem 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 |