35 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sauk Rapids: Neighborhood Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Electrical, CR Score 67/100; 4.8★ from 956 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Opie's Gold Heat n' Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 35.
Most-reviewed: Opie's Gold Heat n' Air, 1,335 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 35 ranked; ranked #2.
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35 Sauk Rapids HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 35 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neighborhood Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Electrical | 67 | 4.8★ (956) | Sauk Rapids | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Opie's Gold Heat n' Air | 66 | 4.8★ (1,335) | Saint Cloud, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Mechanical Energy Systems | 65 | 4.8★ (291) | Sauk Rapids | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Precise Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Refrigeration, Inc. | 63 | 4.8★ (303) | Saint Joseph, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Rol Air Plumbing & Heating | 63 | 4.9★ (1,046) | Sauk Rapids | Evenings | — |
| 6 | 5 Star Plumbing Heating & Air | 63 | 4.6★ (132) | Sauk Rapids | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Fred's Plumbing, Heating & AC | 62 | 4.6★ (111) | Sauk Rapids | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | El-Jay Plumbing & Heating Inc | 61 | 4.5★ (77) | Sauk Rapids | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Augusta Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning | 61 | 4.9★ (866) | Saint Cloud, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Brothers Heating and Air Conditioning L.L.C. | 61 | 5.0★ (28) | Saint Joseph, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Sauk Rapids
Based in Sauk Rapids
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 956 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Cloud, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,335 Google reviews, the most in Sauk Rapids.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 291 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 303 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,046 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Cloud, 5 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 866 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 2 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Cloud, 6 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 8 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sartell, 3 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 20 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Cloud, 2 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | HVAC Shop | 54 | 4.9★ (22) | 5 mi |
| 27 | AAA Plumbing & HVAC | 53 | 3.2★ (25) | 3 mi |
| 28 | Wilson HVAC Company | 52 | 4.7★ (95) | 20 mi |
| 29 | McDowall Company Service Division | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | 5 mi |
| 30 | Electric Motor Services, Inc | 52 | 4.5★ (60) | In Sauk Rapids |
| 31 | Treated Air Company | 51 | 4.8★ (22) | 19 mi |
| 32 | Finken Water Treatment, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | 51 | 4.4★ (80) | 6 mi |
| 33 | Valley plumbing heating & air | 51 | 4.4★ (47) | 20 mi |
| 34 | True North HVAC | 49 | 5.0★ (14) | 25 mi |
| 35 | McDowall Company | 47 | 5.0★ (10) | 5 mi |
8 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) | In Sauk Rapids |
| Heart Heating | In Sauk Rapids | |
| Metro Plumbing & Heating, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Minvalco Inc | 2.0★ (1) | In Sauk Rapids |
| Opie's Gold | 7 mi | |
| Pemberton Home Services LLC | 24 mi | |
| Simonson Plumbing & Heating | In Sauk Rapids | |
| St Joseph Plumbing, Heating & Irrigation | 7 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Sauk Rapids. 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 35 Sauk Rapids 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Sauk Rapids data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |