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Best HVAC Contractors in South Orange, NJ (2026)

2,717 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Meyer & Depew Co., Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 2,717.

  3. 23

    Most-reviewed: Fras-Air Service Experts, 3,876 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 2,717 ranked after Service Professionals; ranked #23.

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

2,717 South Orange HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1,014 are open 24/7, 1,831 open Saturdays and 1,405 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 2,717 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in South Orange at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in South Orange at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Service Professionals664.7★ (6,302)Union, 4 mi away24/7Overall
2Meyer & Depew Co., Inc.654.9★ (1,618)Kenilworth, 5 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Air Group654.9★ (2,805)East Hanover, 9 mi away24/7—
4Russo Bros. and Co.654.8★ (3,043)East Hanover, 7 mi away24/7—
5Pipe Works Services, Inc.644.8★ (1,940)Chatham, 7 mi away24/7—
6Majestic Appliance Repair634.9★ (238)East Hanover, 1 mi away24/7—
7Platinum Heating & Cooling634.9★ (300)Union, 3 mi away24/7—
8Chapman Bros. Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning634.8★ (732)Cranford, 7 mi away24/7—
9VIP HVAC SERVICE CORPORATION635.0★ (178)Berkeley Heights, 3 mi away24/7—
10Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating634.8★ (3,190)Metuchen, 16 mi away24/7—

The 2,717 best HVAC contractors in South Orange, 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.

  3. #3 Air Group

    Based in East Hanover, 9 mi away

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 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

  4. #4 Russo Bros. and Co.

    Based in East Hanover, 7 mi away

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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

  13. #13 J R Air Duct Cleaning

    Based in Little Ferry, 14 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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

  16. #16 Service Professionals

    Based in Cedar Grove, 10 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 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

  18. #18 NJ Pipe Doctor

    Based in Woodbridge, 14 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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

  19. #19 Vanguard Service NJ

    Based in Scotch Plains, 10 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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

  21. #21 Binsky Home Service

    Based in Somerset, 20 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 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

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 2,717 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in South Orange, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Volpe Service Company615.0★ (149)7 mi
27Master Group Heating, Cooling & Plumbing614.8★ (430)10 mi
28John Degrace Plumbing & Heating614.9★ (172)7 mi
29Stashluk Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Generators614.7★ (290)6 mi
30Air Crew Heating and Cooling615.0★ (164)9 mi
31Efficient Air Service614.9★ (830)17 mi
32Davidson Heating & Cooling614.9★ (856)11 mi
33Jason Mazzer Plumbing & HVAC, LLC614.9★ (477)14 mi
34MDL Electric Cooling & Heating614.9★ (88)4 mi
35Paramount Air Conditioning615.0★ (350)15 mi
36Sam's Air Control614.9★ (621)16 mi
37Palomino Heating LLC614.9★ (219)10 mi
38P.A.C. Plumbing, Heating, & A/C614.9★ (2,296)10 mi
39Precise Plumbing & Heating614.9★ (346)13 mi
40Air2Cool Heating/AC & Refrigeration615.0★ (260)14 mi
41Jeffrey Burke Plumbing and Heating LLC614.9★ (965)20 mi
42MR. PIPE PLUMBING AND HEATING LLC615.0★ (169)11 mi
43Temp Control Heating & Air Conditioning615.0★ (259)14 mi
44Infinite Comfort, LLC614.9★ (708)5 mi
45All About Services605.0★ (245)14 mi
46Lincoln Mechanical Corporation605.0★ (70)5 mi
47Richmond Plumbing and Heating Co604.7★ (441)11 mi
48Union Heat, LLC604.8★ (85)4 mi
49Stamp Plumbing & Heating LLC604.9★ (106)7 mi
50Zaina Service Tech605.0★ (175)12 mi

Also serving South Orange

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 South Orange
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Air Comfort and Refrigeration Services - Bloomfield New Jersey4.9★ (124)8 mi
AIR RICH HEATING & COOLING SERVICES5.0★ (2)4 mi
Aladdin Plumbing & Heating5.0★ (2)6 mi
ASAP Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration5.0★ (2)4 mi
Breeze Heating and Cooling LLC5.0★ (2)2 mi
BZ Dependable Plumbing and Heating Inc4.8★ (525)16 mi
Corvelli Plumbing and Heating5.0★ (2)4 mi
Day' N' Night Mechanical1.0★ (2)4 mi
Economic pro construction llc5.0★ (2)2 mi
GARDEN STATE MECHANICAL MG LLC HOME IPROVEMET5.0★ (2)4 mi
Green Ductors HVAC Installation & Coating5.0★ (2)7 mi
Hanover NJ HVAC and Plumbing3.5★ (2)7 mi
HVAC Equator5.0★ (2)5 mi
Intact Plumbing & Heating4.9★ (382)14 mi
J.C. Heating & Air Conditioning3.0★ (2)4 mi
Jacinto Plumbing Heating5.0★ (2)3 mi
Metric Plumbing & Heating Inc4.8★ (154)8 mi
Navarro & Sons Roofing & Remodeling4.8★ (83)4 mi
R. L. Giglio Co. Inc.5.0★ (2)5 mi
Ridgway Home Services5.0★ (2)6 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in South Orange?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in South Orange?
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 South Orange HVAC contractors

We scored 2,717 South Orange 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 South Orange 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 South Orange: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in South Orange?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in South Orange, 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. Meyer & Depew Co., Inc. (#2) and Air Group (#3) follow. We ranked 2,717 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in South Orange?

ContractorsRanked ranks 2,717 HVAC contractors serving South Orange, NJ. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in South Orange are open 24/7?

1,014 ranked HVAC contractors in South Orange post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Service Professionals (#1), Meyer & Depew Co., Inc. (#2) and Air Group (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in South Orange work on weekends?

1,831 of 2,717 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 1,405 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Service Professionals (#1), Meyer & Depew Co., Inc. (#2) and Air Group (#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 South Orange?

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

What Google rating do South Orange HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 2,717 rated HVAC contractors in South Orange 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 South Orange?

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 South Orange

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 2,717 hvac contractors serving South Orange.
  2. October 2026: 15 duplicate listings merged.

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