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Best HVAC Contractors in Salmon Arm, BC (2026)

17 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Salmon Arm: Service First Tradeworks Ltd., CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 663 Google reviews.

  2. 8

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): TNJ Plumbing & Heating Ltd., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 17.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Ecoflow Plumbing & Heating, 165 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 17 ranked after Service First Tradeworks Ltd.; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

17 Salmon Arm HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 17 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Salmon Arm at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Salmon Arm at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Service First Tradeworks Ltd.645.0★ (663)Salmon Arm—Overall
2Ecoflow Plumbing & Heating604.9★ (165)Salmon Arm—Most reviews
3Absolute Comfort Environment Heating & Cooling605.0★ (18)Salmon ArmSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Modern PURAIR® Salmon Arm594.9★ (27)Salmon ArmSat—
5Proair Heating & Cooling594.7★ (106)Salmon Arm——
6Harder Heating & Cooling575.0★ (24)Salmon Arm——
7Home Comfort Centre574.6★ (38)Salmon Arm——
8TNJ Plumbing & Heating Ltd.564.9★ (144)Vernon, 32 km away24/7Emergencies
9Shuswap Refrigeration & Air Conditioning564.2★ (5)Salmon Arm——
10Axson Plumbing and Heating LTD545.0★ (43)Salmon Arm——

The 17 best HVAC contractors in Salmon Arm, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Salmon Arm

    #1 Service First Tradeworks Ltd.

    Based in Salmon Arm

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 663 Google reviews, the most in Salmon Arm.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 663 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5031 Shaw Rd, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 2W2
    View profile for Service First Tradeworks Ltd.(250) 832-5558

  2. #2 Ecoflow Plumbing & Heating

    Based in Salmon Arm

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 165 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 165 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3061 18 Ave NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1P5
    View profile for Ecoflow Plumbing & Heating(250) 832-5846

  4. #4 Modern PURAIR® Salmon Arm

    Based in Salmon Arm

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    209-121 Hudson Ave NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N8
    View profile for Modern PURAIR® Salmon Arm(250) 832-2509

  5. #5 Proair Heating & Cooling

    Based in Salmon Arm

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 106 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1481 10 St SW, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1T2
    View profile for Proair Heating & Cooling(250) 832-6911

  7. #7 Home Comfort Centre

    Based in Salmon Arm

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1860 10 St SW, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1T4
    View profile for Home Comfort Centre(250) 804-4328

  12. #12 Degrees Difference HVAC

    Based in Salmon Arm

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4790 71 Ave NE, Canoe, BC V0E 1K0
    View profile for Degrees Difference HVAC(250) 832-9536

Also serving Salmon Arm

14 more HVAC contractors within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked HVAC contractors serving Salmon Arm
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Brace Mechanical Ltd5.0★ (2)In Salmon Arm
Copperline Mechanical Ltd.4.1★ (45)In Salmon Arm
EcoFlow Plumbing & Heating INC5.0★ (2)In Salmon Arm
Ecoflow Plumbing & Heating Vernon27 km
Fairwinds WorkIn Salmon Arm
Hydro-Tech Plumbing & HeatingIn Salmon Arm
Kyber Electric5.0★ (18)In Salmon Arm
Meister Electric Ltd5.0★ (37)In Salmon Arm
Quick Hot Water Tank LtdIn Salmon Arm
Quick Plumbing & Heating Salmon Arm10 km
Shuswap Construction Industry Professionals3.3★ (3)In Salmon Arm
Shuswap Water ServicesIn Salmon Arm
The Geothermal Guys Ltd.3.0★ (2)In Salmon Arm
The Happy Outlet Ltd.4.9★ (73)In Salmon Arm

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Salmon Arm?

US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Salmon Arm. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Salmon Arm?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
AC replacementCA$5,460CA$8,400CA$11,350Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)October 2026
Furnace replacementCA$3,970CA$6,770CA$9,690Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)October 2026

When to hire an HVAC contractor in British Columbia

British Columbia's HVAC demand peaks during summer heat waves and the first cold snaps. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance.

How we ranked Salmon Arm HVAC contractors

We scored 17 Salmon Arm 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Salmon Arm data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

HVAC contractors in Salmon Arm: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Salmon Arm?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Salmon Arm, BC is Service First Tradeworks Ltd. with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 663 Google reviews. Ecoflow Plumbing & Heating (#2) and Absolute Comfort Environment Heating & Cooling (#3) follow. We ranked 17 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Salmon Arm?

ContractorsRanked ranks 17 HVAC contractors serving Salmon Arm, BC. 13 of them are based in Salmon Arm; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 14 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Salmon Arm are open 24/7?

2 ranked HVAC contractors in Salmon Arm post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are TNJ Plumbing & Heating Ltd. (#8) and Eagle Rock Plumbing & Heating Ltd. (#11). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Salmon Arm work on weekends?

5 of 17 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Absolute Comfort Environment Heating & Cooling (#3), Modern PURAIR® Salmon Arm (#4) and TNJ Plumbing & Heating Ltd. (#8). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does ac replacement cost in Salmon Arm?

AC replacement typically costs CA$5,460 to CA$11,350, with CA$8,400 typical (Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Salmon Arm. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Salmon Arm HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 17 rated HVAC contractors in Salmon Arm is 4.9★, with a median of 24 reviews. Service First Tradeworks Ltd. has the most, 663 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 Salmon Arm?

British Columbia's HVAC demand peaks during summer heat waves and the first cold snaps. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance.

How does ContractorsRanked rank HVAC contractors?

Each HVAC contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Salmon Arm

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 17 hvac contractors serving Salmon Arm.

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