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Best HVAC Contractors in South Shore, IL (2026)

1,121 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South Shore: Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric, CR Score 65/100; 4.7★ from 27,709 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Burris & Sons Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,121.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric, 4,200 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 1,121 ranked after Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric; ranked #4.

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

1,121 South Shore HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 436 are open 24/7, 865 open Saturdays and 678 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 1,121 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in South Shore at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in South Shore at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric654.7★ (27,709)Chicago, 10 mi away24/7Overall
2Burris & Sons Heating, Cooling & Plumbing624.8★ (500)Chicago, 1 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric624.8★ (3,722)Crestwood, 12 mi away24/7—
4Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric624.7★ (4,200)Bridgeview, 13 mi away24/7Most reviews
5Deljo Heating, Cooling & Plumbing614.9★ (3,196)Chicago, 17 mi away24/7—
6All Temp Heating and Air Conditioning614.9★ (2,253)Chicago, 16 mi away24/7—
7King Heating, Cooling & Plumbing614.7★ (3,996)Oak Forest, 14 mi away24/7—
8Precision Heating and Cooling614.9★ (842)Alsip, 11 mi away24/7—
9King Heating, Cooling & Plumbing614.8★ (783)Oak Lawn, 8 mi away24/7—
10Goode Plumbing614.8★ (2,374)Chicago, 16 mi away24/7—

The 1,121 best HVAC contractors in South Shore, 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.

  1. Based in Chicago, 16 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,374 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 2,374 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4594 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
  2. Based in Chicago, 6 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 176 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 176 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    924 W 38th Pl Ste101, Chicago, IL 60609
  3. Based in Chicago, 8 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 141 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1210 S Indiana Ave APT 4611, Chicago, IL 60605
  4. Based in Chicago, 8 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1655 S Blue Island Ave Suite 422, Chicago, IL 60608

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 1,121 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in South Shore, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Hoekstra Heating & Air Conditioning604.9★ (2,200)14 mi
27Besco Air Inc.604.9★ (1,342)19 mi
28Browns Heating & Cooling604.9★ (199)10 mi
29Elemental Air Heating & Cooling605.0★ (109)8 mi
30House of Heat604.9★ (402)13 mi
31Thomas Reliable Services605.0★ (69)6 mi
32American Heating And Cooling595.0★ (99)8 mi
33Direct Improvements594.7★ (328)8 mi
34The Heat Engineering Co.594.9★ (623)16 mi
35Chicago Heating & Air594.7★ (51)1 mi
36Air Flows Chicago594.9★ (1,024)12 mi
37Best Comfort Heating Cooling594.8★ (54)2 mi
38Chicago Heating & Cooling594.9★ (156)9 mi
39City & Suburban Heating & Cooling595.0★ (143)11 mi
40J.J.R. Heating & Cooling Inc595.0★ (408)17 mi
41Air Source 1 Heating & Air Conditioning595.0★ (664)20 mi
42Amber Heating & Air Conditioning DBA Doornbos Heating & Air Conditioning594.8★ (269)11 mi
43American Vintage Home Heating, Cooling & Plumbing594.8★ (2,300)21 mi
44Frontline Heating & Cooling Chicago594.9★ (100)8 mi
45Sensational Heating & Air Chicago594.9★ (126)9 mi
46Hero Air595.0★ (272)16 mi
47Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor594.9★ (942)14 mi
48Elite HVACs Heating & Air594.9★ (848)20 mi
49Merts Heating & Air Conditioning594.8★ (1,449)20 mi
50Eco Air Pros Heating & Cooling594.9★ (420)17 mi

Also serving South Shore

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 Shore
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Climapro5.0★ (2)9 mi
Cotton Construction5.0★ (2)6 mi
garry air duct Cleaning3.0★ (2)8 mi
Green Air Care4.7★ (344)13 mi
Grey Diamond Heating & Cooling5.0★ (2)7 mi
Heatmasters4.8★ (708)17 mi
L. P. Mechanical5.0★ (2)9 mi
Leslie Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, & Electric4.8★ (3,089)24 mi
M&I Heating and Cooling Inc.3.0★ (2)7 mi
Master veteran heating and coolingIn South Shore
Max Chill Heating & Cooling5.0★ (2)10 mi
Perfect Weather Heating & Cooling & Electric Service5.0★ (2)7 mi
Polar Heating & AC4.6★ (899)16 mi
Repair Daddy5.0★ (2)9 mi
Rps Heating & Air5.0★ (2)8 mi
SAI Mechanical5.0★ (2)8 mi
Services 4 All Seasons5.0★ (2)6 mi
Sunny Moon Heating and Cooling3.0★ (2)7 mi
Super Heat Inc5.0★ (2)8 mi
Wise Mechanical Solutions5.0★ (184)14 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in South Shore?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in South Shore?
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

When to hire an HVAC contractor in Illinois

In Illinois, 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 South Shore HVAC contractors

We scored 1,121 South Shore 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 Shore 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 Shore: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in South Shore?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in South Shore, IL is Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.7★ from 27,709 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Burris & Sons Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (#2) and Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric (#3) follow. We ranked 1,121 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in South Shore?

ContractorsRanked ranks 1,121 HVAC contractors serving South Shore, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

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

436 ranked HVAC contractors in South Shore post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric (#1), Burris & Sons Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (#2) and Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in South Shore work on weekends?

865 of 1,121 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 678 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric (#1), Burris & Sons Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (#2) and Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does ac replacement cost in South Shore?

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

What Google rating do South Shore HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 1,121 rated HVAC contractors in South Shore is 4.9★, with a median of 20 reviews. Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric has the most, 27,709 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 Shore?

In Illinois, 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.

Update log for South Shore

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,121 hvac contractors serving South Shore.
  2. October 2026: 9 duplicate listings merged.

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