92/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 2,904 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 2,904 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1991 Moreland Pkwy, Annapolis, MD 21401
Best HVAC Contractors in Shady Side, MD (2026)
334 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Shady Side: Staton Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, CR Score 92/100; 4.9★ from 2,904 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Barstow & Sons Heating and Cooling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 334.
- 14
Most-reviewed: Michael & Son Services, 8,326 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 334 ranked; ranked #14.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
334 Shady Side HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 104 are open 24/7, 202 open Saturdays and 137 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 334 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Shady Side at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Staton Heating, Cooling & Plumbing | 92 | 4.9★ (2,904) | Annapolis, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Barstow & Sons Heating and Cooling | 91 | 4.9★ (1,127) | Annapolis, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Bethany Air | 91 | 4.8★ (1,251) | Edgewater, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Fixed Right & Guaranteed Super Techs, LLC | 91 | 5.0★ (1,032) | Rosaryville, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Belair Engineering and Service Company, Inc. | 91 | 4.9★ (1,421) | Greater Upper Marlboro, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Grove Heating & Cooling | 90 | 4.9★ (1,156) | Crofton, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | David E White's Plumbing, Heating & Repair Company | 89 | 5.0★ (238) | Annapolis, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Shoreline Comfort | 88 | 5.0★ (285) | Stevensville, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Boothe's Heating, Air, Plumbing, Drains & Electrical | 88 | 4.9★ (1,461) | Dundalk, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | United Air Temp | 88 | 4.8★ (253) | Annapolis, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 334 best HVAC contractors in Shady Side, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Annapolis, 9 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,127 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,127 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1825 George Ave Suite 6, Annapolis, MD 21401
#3 Bethany Air
Based in Edgewater, 7 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,251 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,251 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 171 MD-253, Edgewater, MD 21037
Based in Rosaryville, 12 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 1,032 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 1,032 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2003 Chaneyville Rd, Owings, MD 20736
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro, 12 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,421 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,421 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 15881 Commerce Ct, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Based in Crofton, 14 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,156 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,156 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2142 Priest Bridge Court #6, Crofton, MD 21114
Based in Annapolis, 10 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2 Oak Ct, Annapolis, MD 21401
Based in Stevensville, 14 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 285 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 285 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1102 Butterworth Ct suite 100, Stevensville, MD 21666
Based in Dundalk, 23 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,461 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,461 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7600 Energy Pkwy Suite 114, Curtis Bay Industrial Area, MD 21226
#10 United Air Temp
Based in Annapolis, 11 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 253 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 253 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2553 Housley Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401
Based in Stevensville, 14 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 382 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 382 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1101 Butterworth Ct, Stevensville, MD 21666
#12 United Air Temp
Based in Greenbelt, 22 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,306 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,306 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7255 Hanover Pkwy Ste A, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Based in Edgewater, 6 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 459 Penwood Dr, Edgewater, MD 21037
Based in Hyattsville, 20 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 8,326 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (8,326).
- 4.8★ from 8,326 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 3400 Sharp St, Hyattsville, MD 20785
#15 United Air Temp
Based in Fort Washington, 25 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,775 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,775 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5620 St Barnabas Rd Ste 240, Fort Washington, MD 20744
Based in Davidsonville, 9 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 111 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 111 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1251-A W Central Ave #161, Davidsonville, MD 21035
Based in Crofton, 16 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 221 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 221 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1610 Professional Blvd Suite F, Crofton, MD 21114
Based in Arnold, 16 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 367 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 367 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#19 Ambient LLC
Based in Annapolis, 10 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1910 Towne Centre Blvd Suite 250, Annapolis, MD 21401
Based in Dundalk, 19 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 179 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 179 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Severna Park, 16 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 762 Dividing Rd, Severna Park, MD 21146
#22 GW Air Service
Based in St. Charles, 22 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 270 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 270 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Rosaryville, 12 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 220 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 220 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1765 Perspective Pl, Owings, MD 20736
Based in Largo, 18 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 176 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 176 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9701 Apollo Dr Suite 100-16, Largo, MD 20774
#25 United Air Temp
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro, 18 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 146 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 146 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9634 Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
HVAC contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 334 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Shady Side
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning | 2.5★ (2) | 21 mi |
| All About Everything HVAC & Maintenance | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Big Time Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (6) | 8 mi |
| Building and Mechanical Services | 5.0★ (15) | 18 mi |
| Daniel's Home Services HVACR | 4.7★ (23) | 18 mi |
| Davis Plumbing & Heating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| DKS Enterprise LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| DL Mechanical LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Horizon Mechanical Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Logan Mechanical LLC | 4.7★ (155) | 21 mi |
| oncall-garageservice | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| One Call Services | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Sears Heating and Air Conditioning | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Severn's Heating and Air Conditioning | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| SKI HVAC LLC | 5.0★ (41) | 25 mi |
| T & T Plumbing And Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Tack Mechanical LLC | 4.8★ (57) | 25 mi |
| TRINITY PRO SERVICES | 4.7★ (257) | 22 mi |
| United Service Company | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Wrangler Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Shady Side?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Shady Side. 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 |
How to check an HVAC contractor's license in Maryland
In Maryland, Maryland State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors licenses Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.
No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.
Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
When to hire an HVAC contractor in Maryland
HVAC demand peaks in summer for cooling and in winter for heating. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance or a replacement.
How we ranked Shady Side HVAC contractors
We scored 334 Shady Side 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 Shady Side 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 |
HVAC contractors in Shady Side: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Shady Side?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Shady Side, MD is Staton Heating, Cooling & Plumbing with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,904 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Barstow & Sons Heating and Cooling (#2) and Bethany Air (#3) follow. We ranked 334 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Shady Side?
ContractorsRanked ranks 334 HVAC contractors serving Shady Side, MD. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in Shady Side are open 24/7?
104 ranked HVAC contractors in Shady Side post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Staton Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (#1), Barstow & Sons Heating and Cooling (#2) and Bethany Air (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Shady Side work on weekends?
202 of 334 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 137 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Staton Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (#1), Barstow & Sons Heating and Cooling (#2) and Bethany Air (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in Maryland?
In Maryland, Maryland State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors handles licensing and covers Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.
How much does ac replacement cost in Shady Side?
AC replacement typically costs $3,887 to $8,073, with $5,978 typical (Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Shady Side. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Shady Side HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 334 rated HVAC contractors in Shady Side is 4.8★, with a median of 20 reviews. Michael & Son Services has the most, 8,326 reviews, and ranks #14. 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 Shady Side?
HVAC demand peaks in summer for cooling and in winter for heating. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance or a replacement.
Update log for Shady Side
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 334 hvac contractors serving Shady Side.
- October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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