55 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Southern Pines: Comfort Services, Inc., CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 715 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sandhills Heating, Refrigeration & Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 55.
Most-reviewed: Carolina Air, 2,565 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 55 ranked; ranked #3.
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55 Southern Pines HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 33 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 55 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comfort Services, Inc. | 65 | 4.9★ (715) | Aberdeen, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Sandhills Heating, Refrigeration & Electrical | 65 | 4.9★ (961) | Aberdeen, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Carolina Air | 65 | 4.8★ (2,565) | Sanford, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Air Specialties Heating & Cooling | 63 | 4.9★ (219) | Aberdeen, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | TIER 1 | 62 | 4.6★ (478) | Pinehurst, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Air Comfort Heating & Air | 61 | 5.0★ (94) | Aberdeen, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Comfort First Heating and Cooling | 61 | 4.9★ (1,150) | Fayetteville, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Comfort First Heating and Cooling | 61 | 4.6★ (1,667) | Sanford, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | 4 Seasons | 61 | 4.7★ (117) | Pinehurst, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Sunbelt Service Pros | 60 | 4.8★ (56) | Aberdeen, 4 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: 4.9★ from 715 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aberdeen, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 961 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 12 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,565 Google reviews, the most in Southern Pines.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aberdeen, 3 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 219 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinehurst, 8 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 478 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aberdeen, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 23 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 18 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 1,667 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinehurst, 6 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aberdeen, 4 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 600 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinehurst, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aberdeen, 8 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,022 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinehurst, 5 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 231 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinehurst, 11 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 16 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 167 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 19 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laurinburg, 16 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aberdeen, 8 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 23 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 24 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 162 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 24 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 463 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Ridge, 17 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinehurst, 6 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 55 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Mechanical Systems Heating & Air Conditioning / Refrigeration | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Air Time | 17 mi | |
| Bahls | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Bennett Electrical Maintenance & Construction | 10 mi | |
| Duncan's Heaters | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Elite Climate Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Honeywell International Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Keys 2 Climate HVAC Services | 24 mi | |
| L & M Contracting, Inc. | 23 mi | |
| Murphy Heating & Air Conditioning | 15 mi | |
| North Carolina Home HVAC Handymen | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| North End Heating And Cooling | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Pete's Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Scott's Mechanical Services | 5 mi | |
| Sedric Womack Maintenance | 20 mi | |
| Stancil's Heating & Air Conditioning | 4 mi | |
| Temp Control | 13 mi | |
| Thompson Refrigeration | 24 mi | |
| TIANITECH HVAC & APPLIANCES LLC | 4.4★ (14) | 23 mi |
| Womack's Plus Repair | 22 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Southern Pines. 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 North Carolina, North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors licenses Heating and air conditioning contractor licenses.
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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 55 Southern Pines 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 Southern Pines 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 |