65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 3,190 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6 Green St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
Best HVAC Contractors in South Plainfield, NJ (2026)
1,587 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in South Plainfield: Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating, CR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 3,190 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): First Choice Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,587.
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Most-reviewed: Arctic Air Conditioning, 9,474 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 1,587 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
1,587 South Plainfield HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 613 are open 24/7, 1,119 open Saturdays and 850 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 1,587 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in South Plainfield at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating | 65 | 4.8★ (3,190) | Metuchen, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | First Choice Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical | 65 | 4.9★ (1,475) | Metuchen, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Binsky Home Service | 65 | 4.8★ (3,574) | Somerset, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Arctic Air Conditioning | 65 | 4.9★ (9,474) | Old Bridge, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Edison Heating & Cooling | 64 | 4.8★ (1,766) | Edison, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Fras-Air Service Experts | 64 | 4.9★ (3,876) | Bridgewater, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Service Professionals | 64 | 4.7★ (6,302) | Union, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Meyer & Depew Co., Inc. | 63 | 4.9★ (1,618) | Kenilworth, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Jeffrey Burke Plumbing and Heating LLC | 63 | 4.9★ (965) | Bound Brook, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | NJ Pipe Doctor | 63 | 4.8★ (1,378) | Woodbridge, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 1,587 best HVAC contractors in South Plainfield, 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 Metuchen, 3 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,475 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,475 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 120 Liberty St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
Based in Somerset, 6 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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
Based in Old Bridge, 14 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 9,474 Google reviews, the most in South Plainfield.
- 4.9★ from 9,474 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1 Pleasant Valley Rd, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Based in Edison, 4 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,766 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,766 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 191 Vineyard Rd, Edison, NJ 08817
Based in Bridgewater, 12 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 3,876 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 3,876 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 178 US-206, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844
Based in Union, 11 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6,302 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 6,302 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 923 Rahway Ave, Union, NJ 07083
Based in Kenilworth, 9 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,618 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,618 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 309 Lafayette Ave, Kenilworth, NJ 07033
Based in Bound Brook, 7 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 965 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 965 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 418 Talmage Ave, Bound Brook, NJ 08805
#10 NJ Pipe Doctor
Based in Woodbridge, 7 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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
Based in Edison, 5 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 621 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 621 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1217 US-1, Edison, NJ 08837
Based in Scotch Plains, 5 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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
Based in Chatham, 10 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,940 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,940 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 33 River Rd Suite A, Chatham, NJ 07928
#14 Air Group
Based in East Hanover, 17 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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
Based in Cranford, 8 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 732 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 732 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 36 N Ave E, Cranford, NJ 07016
Based in East Brunswick, 9 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5,625 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.4★ from 5,625 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 11 Cotters Ln, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
#17 Valairco
Based in Manville, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 717 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 717 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1013 Kennedy Blvd, Manville, NJ 08835
Based in Woodbridge, 7 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 259 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 259 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 209 Main St, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
#19 Always Comfy LLC
Based in Piscataway, 4 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 315 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 315 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 371 Hoes Ln Suit 200, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Based in Dover, 8 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 260 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 260 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in East Hanover, 18 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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
Based in Staten Island, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 350 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 350 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 43 Jade Ct, Staten Island, NY 10309
Based in East Brunswick, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 637 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 637 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 13 Lake Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828
Based in Milltown, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 376 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 376 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 192 Riva Ave, Milltown, NJ 08850
Based in Bloomfield, 2 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
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 1,587 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving South Plainfield
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Star Contractors LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 5 mi |
| AC Rescue Team | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Ade Systems-NJ Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| CET Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Cold Snap Heating & AC Solutions | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Crab | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Danley 911 Home Services Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical | 4.9★ (3,162) | 16 mi |
| Dun-Rite Plumbing & Heating Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Green Apple Mechanical Plumbing Heating & Cooling Garfield | 5.0★ (165) | 15 mi |
| Mr G's Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| New Jersey Mechanical Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Precise Plumbing & Heating | 4.9★ (346) | 18 mi |
| ProAir Solutions | 4.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Richmond Plumbing and Heating Co | 4.7★ (441) | 15 mi |
| Sample Service Company | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Sears Heating and Air Conditioning | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Solar Swim Pool Heating System | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Tech Services of NJ | 4.6★ (10) | In South Plainfield |
| Van Horn Plumbing Design | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Yeshire Mechanical LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in South Plainfield?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for South Plainfield. 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 New Jersey
In New Jersey, New Jersey State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors licenses Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.
- Search the business name or license number on the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors license lookup.
- 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 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 Plainfield HVAC contractors
We scored 1,587 South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in South Plainfield?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in South Plainfield, NJ is Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.8★ from 3,190 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. First Choice Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical (#2) and Binsky Home Service (#3) follow. We ranked 1,587 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in South Plainfield?
ContractorsRanked ranks 1,587 HVAC contractors serving South Plainfield, NJ. 3 of them are based in South Plainfield; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in South Plainfield are open 24/7?
613 ranked HVAC contractors in South Plainfield post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating (#1), First Choice Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical (#2) and Binsky Home Service (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in South Plainfield work on weekends?
1,119 of 1,587 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 850 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating (#1), First Choice Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical (#2) and Binsky Home Service (#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 Plainfield?
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 Plainfield. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do South Plainfield HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 1,587 rated HVAC contractors in South Plainfield is 4.8★, with a median of 20 reviews. Arctic Air Conditioning has the most, 9,474 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Plainfield?
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 Plainfield
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,587 hvac contractors serving South Plainfield.
- October 2026: 7 duplicate listings merged.
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