56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 230 Google reviews, the most in Sidney.
- 4.4★ from 230 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2104 Illinois St, Sidney, NE 69162
Best HVAC Contractors in Sidney, NE (2026)
5 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Sidney: BEST Plumbing, Heating & Cooling LLC, CR Score 56/100; 4.4★ from 230 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Day & Night Plumbing & Heating, 32 Google reviews at 3.7★, the most of 5 ranked after BEST Plumbing, Heating & Cooling LLC; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
5 Sidney HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 3.7★ across 5 rated businesses.
Top 5 HVAC contractors in Sidney at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BEST Plumbing, Heating & Cooling LLC | 56 | 4.4★ (230) | Sidney | — | Overall |
| 2 | Palmer Sales and Service | 54 | 4.2★ (5) | Sidney | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Young's Plumbing & Heating | 53 | 3.4★ (28) | Sidney | Evenings | — |
| 4 | JT Heating & Air Conditioning | 51 | 3.3★ (9) | Sidney | — | — |
| 5 | Day & Night Plumbing & Heating | 49 | 3.7★ (32) | Sidney | — | Most reviews |
The 5 best HVAC contractors in Sidney, 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.
Based in Sidney
54/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- Sidney, NE 69162
Based in Sidney
53/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 3.4★ from 28 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1824 Jackson St, Sidney, NE 69162
Based in Sidney
51/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 3.3★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Sidney
49/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 3.7★ from 32 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1400 Jackson St, Sidney, NE 69162
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Sidney?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Sidney. 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 |
When to hire an HVAC contractor in Nebraska
In Nebraska, 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.
How we ranked Sidney HVAC contractors
We scored 5 Sidney 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 Sidney 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 |
HVAC contractors in Sidney: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Sidney?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Sidney, NE is BEST Plumbing, Heating & Cooling LLC with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.4★ from 230 Google reviews. Palmer Sales and Service (#2) and Young's Plumbing & Heating (#3) follow. We ranked 5 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Sidney?
ContractorsRanked ranks 5 HVAC contractors serving Sidney, NE. 5 of them are based in Sidney; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in Sidney work on weekends?
1 of 5 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Palmer Sales and Service (#2). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does ac replacement cost in Sidney?
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 Sidney. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Sidney HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 5 rated HVAC contractors in Sidney is 3.7★, with a median of 28 reviews. BEST Plumbing, Heating & Cooling LLC has the most, 230 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 Sidney?
In Nebraska, 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.
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.
Do HVAC contractors outside Sidney count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Sidney city center, our service radius for HVAC contractors. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Update log for Sidney
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 hvac contractors serving Sidney.
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