54 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sioux Falls: Waterbury Heating & Cooling, Inc., CR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 2,015 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Howe, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 54.
Most-reviewed: Howe, Inc., 1,778 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 54 ranked after Waterbury Heating & Cooling, Inc.; ranked #2.
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54 Sioux Falls HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 54 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterbury Heating & Cooling, Inc. | 68 | 4.9★ (2,015) | Sioux Falls | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Howe, Inc. | 68 | 4.9★ (1,778) | Sioux Falls | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Aire Serv of Sioux Empire | 67 | 4.8★ (1,382) | Sioux Falls | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Comfort Heroes Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric | 65 | 4.4★ (1,574) | Sioux Falls | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | J-Pimentel Companies, LLC | 63 | 4.9★ (115) | Sioux Falls | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Merit Heating & Air Conditioning | 61 | 4.9★ (118) | Harrisburg, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | PrairieSons | 61 | 4.6★ (187) | Brandon, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | ELITE Home Trade Pros | 60 | 4.9★ (65) | Brandon, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roger's Plumbing & Heating | 60 | 4.7★ (340) | Sioux Falls | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Ruppert Heating & Cooling LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (20) | Sioux Falls | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,015 Google reviews, the most in Sioux Falls.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,778 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,382 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 1,574 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrisburg, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandon, 7 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandon, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 340 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandon, 1 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandon, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 299 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 208 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 54 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Heating & Cooling | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | In Sioux Falls |
| 27 | Sioux Falls Heating & Cooling | 56 | 3.7★ (13) | In Sioux Falls |
| 28 | Central Heating & Air | 56 | 4.6★ (70) | In Sioux Falls |
| 29 | Girton Adams | 56 | 4.9★ (15) | In Sioux Falls |
| 30 | HULZEBOS Plumbing | Heating | Cooling | 55 | 5.0★ (16) | 5 mi |
| 31 | Haugan Heating & Air Conditioning | 55 | 4.7★ (27) | In Sioux Falls |
| 32 | EZ Heating & Cooling, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | In Sioux Falls |
| 33 | EZ Heating & Cooling, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | In Sioux Falls |
| 34 | One Hour Air | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | 10 mi |
| 35 | J&R Mechanical | 54 | 4.8★ (17) | In Sioux Falls |
| 36 | Johnson Controls | 54 | 4.8★ (4) | In Sioux Falls |
| 37 | Aaron's Heating & Cooling | 54 | 4.2★ (37) | In Sioux Falls |
| 38 | Lambert Heating & Air Conditioning Inc | 54 | 4.3★ (30) | In Sioux Falls |
| 39 | Climate Systems | 53 | 5.0★ (8) | In Sioux Falls |
| 40 | O'Connor Company | 53 | 5.0★ (8) | In Sioux Falls |
| 41 | G & R Controls | 53 | 4.6★ (9) | In Sioux Falls |
| 42 | A & R Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. | 52 | 3.9★ (7) | In Sioux Falls |
| 43 | Larson HVAC/R | 52 | 4.3★ (6) | In Sioux Falls |
| 44 | Swift Air Inc. | 52 | 3.7★ (10) | In Sioux Falls |
| 45 | Tessiers | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | In Sioux Falls |
| 46 | Burhenn & Gruenig Heating & AC | 52 | 4.7★ (17) | 8 mi |
| 47 | Summit Plumbing, Inc. | 52 | 4.2★ (20) | 7 mi |
| 48 | Comfort Cleaners | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | In Sioux Falls |
| 49 | Dejager Plumbing & Heating | 52 | 4.0★ (26) | 7 mi |
| 50 | Air Care Heating & Air Conditioning | 52 | 3.7★ (3) | In Sioux Falls |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Aire | 5.0★ (2) | In Sioux Falls |
| Balancing Professionals Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | In Sioux Falls |
| Crew Restoration & Construction Inc. | 4.6★ (204) | In Sioux Falls |
| Directional Energy LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Sioux Falls |
| Ductz Indoor Air Professionals | 5.0★ (1) | In Sioux Falls |
| Eagle Electric | 5.0★ (2) | In Sioux Falls |
| First Dib's Plumbing | 5.0★ (27) | In Sioux Falls |
| Gary's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (1) | In Sioux Falls |
| Hillman Plumbing & Heating | 4.8★ (4) | In Sioux Falls |
| HVAC Elements | 3.5★ (2) | In Sioux Falls |
| INTEK Cleaning & Restoration | 4.7★ (635) | In Sioux Falls |
| Krier & Blain Inc | 3.7★ (3) | In Sioux Falls |
| Krohmer Plumbing | 4.9★ (101) | In Sioux Falls |
| Lous Plumbing, LLC | 5.0★ (65) | In Sioux Falls |
| M and S Hvac | 5.0★ (1) | In Sioux Falls |
| Mc Cart Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (1) | In Sioux Falls |
| Midwestern Mechanical | 4.9★ (27) | In Sioux Falls |
| Mr. Electric Of The Sioux Empire | 4.8★ (642) | In Sioux Falls |
| Paul Rensch Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (1) | In Sioux Falls |
| SERVPRO of Sioux Falls | 4.7★ (146) | In Sioux Falls |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Sioux Falls. 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 South Dakota, 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 54 Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls 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 |