157 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in South Suffolk: Atlantic Shores Heating and Cooling, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 547 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Michael & Son Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 157.
Most-reviewed: Michael & Son Services, 8,572 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 157 ranked; ranked #2.
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157 South Suffolk HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 41 are open 24/7, 89 open Saturdays and 63 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 157 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantic Shores Heating and Cooling | 63 | 4.8★ (547) | Suffolk, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Michael & Son Services | 62 | 4.8★ (8,572) | Chesapeake, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Smiley's Heating and Cooling | 62 | 4.9★ (1,318) | Portsmouth, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Russell's American Mechanical | 62 | 4.7★ (7,883) | Chesapeake, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | RS Andrews of Tidewater | 62 | 4.6★ (6,390) | Chesapeake, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Atlantic Coast | 61 | 4.9★ (1,095) | Chesapeake, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Energy Pro Heating & Cooling | 61 | 4.9★ (509) | Portsmouth, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Air Specialty Heating & Air Conditioning | 60 | 4.9★ (1,154) | Norfolk, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Affordable Trade Solutions | 60 | 5.0★ (137) | Suffolk, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Mike Wells Services | 60 | 4.9★ (118) | Suffolk, 8 mi away | 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 trade focus: 4.8★ from 547 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Furnace repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 21 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 8,572 Google reviews, the most in South Suffolk.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,318 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 20 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7,883 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 17 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 6,390 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 16 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,095 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 509 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk, 20 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 8 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Chesapeake, 20 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 807 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 828 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 20 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,274 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 16 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 19 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 9 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 714 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth, 16 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 387 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 699 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 15 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 561 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 400 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk, 24 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 235 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 13 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 2 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 21 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 133 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 157 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Specialists | 1.8★ (17) | 14 mi |
| Atlantic Repair Group Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Blair Heating and cooling | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Borte Mechanical Services | 5.0★ (6) | 20 mi |
| Callahan Comfort HVAC Solutions | 4.4★ (5) | 15 mi |
| DeeSolutions | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Elite Service & Enterprises, LLC | 4.3★ (6) | 20 mi |
| Heating & Cooling | 1.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| HillTech HVAC and Electrical | 5.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| Jackson Heating And Cooling | 2.0★ (15) | 10 mi |
| JMR Brothers Heating and Cooling | 5.0★ (9) | 19 mi |
| K.p. Heating & Cooling | 4.8★ (4) | 18 mi |
| M G Mechanical Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Philbrick Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical | 4.3★ (232) | 14 mi |
| Premier Plumbing | 4.3★ (151) | 20 mi |
| Prime Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Pro HVAC | 5.0★ (3) | 19 mi |
| R.S.Newnam Plumbing&Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Smitty's Hvac/r & Plumbing Services LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Tharrington & Hogge Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for South Suffolk. 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 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
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.
We scored 157 South Suffolk 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 23, 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 Suffolk 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 |