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Best HVAC Contractors in Short Hills, NJ (2026)

2,497 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Short Hills: Service Professionals, CR Score 66/100; 4.7★ from 6,302 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Air Group, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 2,497.

  3. 17

    Most-reviewed: Fras-Air Service Experts, 3,876 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 2,497 ranked after Service Professionals; ranked #17.

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

2,497 Short Hills HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 940 are open 24/7, 1,700 open Saturdays and 1,300 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 2,497 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Short Hills at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Short Hills at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Service Professionals664.7★ (6,302)Union, 4 mi away24/7Overall
2Air Group654.9★ (2,805)East Hanover, 6 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Meyer & Depew Co., Inc.654.9★ (1,618)Kenilworth, 5 mi away24/7—
4Pipe Works Services, Inc.654.8★ (1,940)Chatham, 3 mi away24/7—
5Russo Bros. and Co.654.8★ (3,043)East Hanover, 6 mi away24/7—
6Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating634.8★ (3,190)Metuchen, 15 mi away24/7—
7Chapman Bros. Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning634.8★ (732)Cranford, 7 mi away24/7—
8Platinum Heating & Cooling634.9★ (300)Union, 4 mi away24/7—
9First Choice Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical634.9★ (1,475)Metuchen, 14 mi away24/7—
10VIP HVAC SERVICE CORPORATION635.0★ (178)Berkeley Heights, 3 mi away24/7—

The 2,497 best HVAC contractors in Short Hills, ranked

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

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 Air Group

    Based in East Hanover, 6 mi away

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,805 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 2,805 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1 Prince Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981
    View profile for Air Group(973) 929-2080

  5. #5 Russo Bros. and Co.

    Based in East Hanover, 6 mi away

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,043 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 3,043 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    27 Eagle Rock Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936
    View profile for Russo Bros. and Co.(862) 205-5799

  11. #11 Vanguard Service NJ

    Based in Scotch Plains, 8 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 474 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 474 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1766 E 2nd St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
    View profile for Vanguard Service NJ(908) 495-7023

  15. #15 Binsky Home Service

    Based in Somerset, 18 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,574 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 3,574 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    22 Worlds Fair Dr suite e, Somerset, NJ 08873
    View profile for Binsky Home Service(732) 955-4442

  19. #19 NJ Pipe Doctor

    Based in Woodbridge, 14 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,378 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 1,378 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    234 Main St, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
    View profile for NJ Pipe Doctor(732) 631-3534

  23. #23 Service Professionals

    Based in Cedar Grove, 11 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 485 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 485 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    451 Main St, Little Falls Township, NJ 07424
    View profile for Service Professionals(908) 224-0746

  24. #24 Volpe Service Company

    Based in East Hanover, 6 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    299 Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936
    View profile for Volpe Service Company(973) 386-1606

  25. #25 J R Air Duct Cleaning

    Based in Little Ferry, 17 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 757 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 757 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    215 Gates Rd # D, Little Ferry, NJ 07643
    View profile for J R Air Duct Cleaning(201) 890-4492

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 2,497 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in Short Hills, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Davidson Heating & Cooling624.9★ (856)8 mi
27Air2Cool Heating/AC & Refrigeration615.0★ (260)11 mi
28All Time Heating Cooling & Plumbing615.0★ (281)12 mi
29Jeffrey Burke Plumbing and Heating LLC614.9★ (965)17 mi
30Efficient Air Service614.9★ (830)17 mi
31Green Apple Mechanical Plumbing Heating & Cooling Garfield615.0★ (165)9 mi
32Sam's Air Control614.9★ (621)15 mi
33Air Crew Heating and Cooling615.0★ (164)10 mi
34All About Services615.0★ (245)13 mi
35Master Group Heating, Cooling & Plumbing614.8★ (430)12 mi
36Lesco Plumbing, Heating & Cooling614.9★ (475)8 mi
37Paramount Air Conditioning615.0★ (350)16 mi
38Infinite Comfort, LLC614.9★ (708)5 mi
39Newmans Heating & Air Conditioning614.8★ (160)7 mi
40Temp Control Heating & Air Conditioning615.0★ (259)14 mi
41Union Heat, LLC614.8★ (85)3 mi
42Duct Pro Cleaning615.0★ (182)5 mi
43Ron Jon Heating & Cooling, Inc.604.7★ (166)6 mi
44Argent604.7★ (318)3 mi
45Jason Mazzer Plumbing & HVAC, LLC604.9★ (477)17 mi
46John Degrace Plumbing & Heating604.9★ (172)10 mi
47Mark Lindsay and Son Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning604.8★ (1,675)22 mi
48MDL Electric Cooling & Heating604.9★ (88)6 mi
49MR. PIPE PLUMBING AND HEATING LLC605.0★ (169)12 mi
50P.A.C. Plumbing, Heating, & A/C604.9★ (2,296)13 mi

Also serving Short Hills

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.

Unranked HVAC contractors serving Short Hills
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AIR RICH HEATING & COOLING SERVICES5.0★ (2)7 mi
ASAP Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration5.0★ (2)4 mi
ATV Inc5.0★ (2)7 mi
Breeze Heating and Cooling LLC5.0★ (2)6 mi
Corvelli Plumbing and Heating5.0★ (2)1 mi
Day' N' Night Mechanical1.0★ (2)6 mi
Economic pro construction llc5.0★ (2)3 mi
G-Force Mechanical LLC5.0★ (2)6 mi
GARDEN STATE MECHANICAL MG LLC HOME IPROVEMET5.0★ (2)6 mi
Hanover NJ HVAC and Plumbing3.5★ (2)5 mi
HomeServe of Staten Island4.6★ (748)15 mi
J.C. Heating & Air Conditioning3.0★ (2)6 mi
Jacinto Plumbing Heating5.0★ (2)6 mi
Mercury Mechanical LLC5.0★ (2)6 mi
Metric Plumbing & Heating Inc4.8★ (154)9 mi
Navarro & Sons Roofing & Remodeling4.8★ (83)2 mi
North NJ HVAC Services5.0★ (2)7 mi
Pascale Plumbing & Heating Inc.4.7★ (48)1 mi
R. L. Giglio Co. Inc.5.0★ (2)5 mi
Richmond Plumbing and Heating Co4.7★ (441)13 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Short Hills?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Short Hills. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Short Hills?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
AC replacement$3,887$5,978$8,073Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026
Furnace replacement$2,823$4,814$6,896Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check an HVAC contractor's license in New Jersey

In New Jersey, New Jersey State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors licenses Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. 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 New Jersey

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 Short Hills HVAC contractors

We scored 2,497 Short Hills 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 Short Hills 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 Short Hills: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Short Hills?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Short Hills, NJ is Service Professionals with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.7★ from 6,302 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Air Group (#2) and Meyer & Depew Co., Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 2,497 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Short Hills?

ContractorsRanked ranks 2,497 HVAC contractors serving Short Hills, NJ. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Short Hills are open 24/7?

940 ranked HVAC contractors in Short Hills post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Service Professionals (#1), Air Group (#2) and Meyer & Depew Co., Inc. (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Short Hills work on weekends?

1,700 of 2,497 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 1,300 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Service Professionals (#1), Air Group (#2) and Meyer & Depew Co., Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, New Jersey State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors handles licensing and covers Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work. Search the business or license number at https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/.

How much does ac replacement cost in Short Hills?

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 Short Hills. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Short Hills HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 2,497 rated HVAC contractors in Short Hills is 4.8★, with a median of 17 reviews. Service Professionals has the most, 6,302 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 Short Hills?

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 Short Hills

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 2,497 hvac contractors serving Short Hills.
  2. October 2026: 13 duplicate listings merged.

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