32 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Salem: Mitch Craig Heating and Cooling, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 316 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Journey Heating & Cooling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 32.
Most-reviewed: Allegiance Heating & Air, 684 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 32 ranked; ranked #2.
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32 Salem HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 15 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 | Mitch Craig Heating and Cooling | 89 | 5.0★ (316) | Sellersburg, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Allegiance Heating & Air | 88 | 4.9★ (684) | New Albany, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Journey Heating & Cooling | 87 | 5.0★ (124) | Charlestown, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Alpha Heating and Air | 86 | 5.0★ (28) | Salem | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Lamb's Heating & Air Conditioning | 85 | 4.7★ (127) | New Albany, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | BR Heating and Cooling | 83 | 5.0★ (30) | Sellersburg, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Johnson Mechanical | 83 | 4.5★ (38) | Pleasure Ridge Park, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Air Value Heating & Cooling | 82 | 5.0★ (13) | Sellersburg, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Airtech Heating & Cooling Services LLC | 82 | 4.8★ (16) | Sellersburg, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | ClimateCare New Albany AC Repair | 82 | 5.0★ (15) | New Albany, 25 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: 5.0★ from 316 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Albany, 20 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 684 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (684).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlestown, 24 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 124 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Albany, 25 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 127 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sellersburg, 24 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pleasure Ridge Park, 19 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 38 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sellersburg, 20 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sellersburg, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Albany, 25 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clarksville, 25 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sellersburg, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 139 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Albany, 25 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pleasure Ridge Park, 19 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clarksville, 22 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seymour, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Highview, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Scottsburg, 19 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scottsburg, 18 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pleasure Ridge Park, 19 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC 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 | Gum Heating And Cooling | 72 | 3.7★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 27 | Schneider Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning | 70 | 4.1★ (140) | 25 mi |
| 28 | Ringer & Daniels Heating and Cooling | 70 | 4.8★ (11) | 23 mi |
| 29 | OEI "The Cool Guys" | 70 | 4.6★ (9) | 18 mi |
| 30 | Futch Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. | 68 | 3.2★ (9) | 19 mi |
| 31 | Coomers Heating & Cooling | 68 | 5.0★ (10) | 19 mi |
| 32 | Miller Heating & Cooling | 68 | 5.0★ (3) | 19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell Plumbing Co | 4.3★ (27) | In Salem |
| DW Solutions Heating & Cooling LLC | 19 mi | |
| Elite Heating and Air Conditioning | 24 mi | |
| Frank H. Monroe Heating and Cooling, Inc. | 24 mi | |
| Miller Heating Cooling Plumbing | 1.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Miller Heating Cooling Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Ottersbach Enterprises Inc | 25 mi | |
| Platinum HVAC Appliance Handyman Services | 21 mi | |
| Randy's Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Reliable Comfort Heating And Air Conditioning | 24 mi |
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 Indiana, 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 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 |