91/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 636 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 636 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2416 Royal Pointe Dr, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Best HVAC Contractors in Starke, FL (2026)
78 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Starke: Air Excel Heating & Cooling, LLC, CR Score 91/100; 5.0★ from 636 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): King's Heating & Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 78.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Mid-Florida Heating & Air, 1,176 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 78 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
78 Starke HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 29 are open 24/7, 55 open Saturdays and 46 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 78 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Starke at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Excel Heating & Cooling, LLC | 91 | 5.0★ (636) | Green Cove Springs, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | King's Heating & Air | 90 | 5.0★ (679) | Gainesville, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Comfort Temp Heating & Air | 90 | 4.9★ (828) | Gainesville, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Crystal Air & Water, Inc. | 89 | 4.9★ (576) | Gainesville, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Stellar Services of North Florida, LLC. | 89 | 4.9★ (531) | Gainesville, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Mark Hurm & Co., LLC | 89 | 4.9★ (529) | Gainesville, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | A+ Air Conditioning & Refrigeration | 88 | 4.8★ (487) | Gainesville, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Eagle AC Heating and Cooling | 87 | 5.0★ (225) | Gainesville, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Hammond Heating & Air Conditioning of Middleburg, FL | 87 | 4.9★ (221) | Middleburg, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Jarvis Heat & Air Conditioning | 87 | 4.9★ (176) | Gainesville, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 78 best HVAC contractors in Starke, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Gainesville, 22 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 679 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 679 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 320 NE 33 Ave Suite F, Gainesville, FL 32609
Based in Gainesville, 22 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 828 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 828 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4301 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
Based in Gainesville, 21 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 576 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 576 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6424 NW 18th Dr, Gainesville, FL 32653
Based in Gainesville, 22 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 531 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 531 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2809 NE 20th Way, Gainesville, FL 32609
Based in Gainesville, 22 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 529 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 529 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3411 N Main Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32609
Based in Gainesville, 21 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 487 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 487 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6725 NW 18th Dr, Gainesville, FL 32653
Based in Gainesville, 25 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 225 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 225 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2632 NW 43rd St Suite 5126, Gainesville, FL 32606
Based in Middleburg, 23 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 221 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 221 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2497 County Rd 220, Middleburg, FL 32068
Based in Gainesville, 21 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 176 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 176 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2001 NE 31st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
Based in Gainesville, 22 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 1,176 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,176).
- 4.5★ from 1,176 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6100 NW 123rd Pl, Gainesville, FL 32653
Based in Gainesville, 21 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 973 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 973 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 6714 NW 16th St F, Gainesville, FL 32653
#13 Air Advice LLC
Based in Middleburg, 19 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 161 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 161 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1849 Blackwater Wy, Middleburg, FL 32068
Based in Gainesville, 22 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 253 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 253 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2915 NE 20th Way, Gainesville, FL 32609
Based in Asbury Lake, 23 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Orange Park, 24 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 119 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 119 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 170 College Dr Bldg K, Orange Park, FL 32065
Based in Macclenny, 22 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9217 FL-228 Ste B, Macclenny, FL 32063
Based in Jacksonville, 20 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 15740 Dusty Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32234
Based in Middleburg, 24 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 387 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 387 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 1633 Farm Way, Middleburg, FL 32068
Based in Gainesville, 23 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 108 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 108 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5007a NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
Based in Gainesville, 21 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3024 NE 21 Way, Gainesville, FL 32609
Based in Gainesville, 21 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3033 NE 19th Dr Suite 1, Gainesville, FL 32609
Based in Gainesville, 23 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,047 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,047 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
Based in Orange Park, 24 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 118 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.5★ from 118 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1033 Blanding Blvd #305, Orange Park, FL 32065
Based in Middleburg, 18 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 118 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.2★ from 118 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2725 Shoshone Dr, Middleburg, FL 32068
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 78 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Starke
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Refrigeration | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Absolute Comfort Heating & Air | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| AC ALL STARS NE | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Air Oasis | 1.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Bertie Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.4★ (314) | 22 mi |
| Charles Berg Enterprises, Inc. | 4.6★ (115) | 22 mi |
| Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc. Gainesville | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Cook's Air Conditioning & Heating | 5.0★ (1) | In Starke |
| Custom HVAC/Duct Services | 17 mi | |
| GEM General Contractor LLC | 4 mi | |
| Givens AC Solutions | 5.0★ (106) | 23 mi |
| Harley HVAC Services | In Starke | |
| Higginbotham Brothers Heating & Ar | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| JLR Air Conditioning Services LLC | 15 mi | |
| Macclenny Air Conditioning Repair Services | 4.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Middleburg Air Conditioning Repair Services | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Northwood Cooling Heating & Appliance Services Inc, | 4.8★ (27) | 22 mi |
| Phillips Heat & Air | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Portside Mechanical | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| True Temp Services | 17 mi |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Starke?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Starke. 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 Florida
In Florida, Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) licenses Certified or registered air conditioning (CAC, RA) and mechanical (CMC, RM) contractors.
- Search the business name or license number on the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) 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 Florida
In Florida, air conditioning calls peak in the hottest summer months. Spring is the easiest time to book a tune-up or replacement, before the first heat wave.
How we ranked Starke HVAC contractors
We scored 78 Starke HVAC contractors on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Starke data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |
HVAC contractors in Starke: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Starke?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Starke, FL is Air Excel Heating & Cooling, LLC with a CR Score of 91/100. It has 5.0★ from 636 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. King's Heating & Air (#2) and Comfort Temp Heating & Air (#3) follow. We ranked 78 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Starke?
ContractorsRanked ranks 78 HVAC contractors serving Starke, FL. 4 of them are based in Starke; 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 Starke are open 24/7?
29 ranked HVAC contractors in Starke post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Air Excel Heating & Cooling, LLC (#1), King's Heating & Air (#2) and Comfort Temp Heating & Air (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Starke work on weekends?
55 of 78 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 46 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Air Excel Heating & Cooling, LLC (#1), King's Heating & Air (#2) and Comfort Temp Heating & Air (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in Florida?
In Florida, Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) handles licensing and covers Certified or registered air conditioning (CAC, RA) and mechanical (CMC, RM) contractors. Search the business or license number at https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp.
How much does ac replacement cost in Starke?
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 Starke. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Starke HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 78 rated HVAC contractors in Starke is 4.9★, with a median of 50 reviews. Mid-Florida Heating & Air has the most, 1,176 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Starke?
In Florida, air conditioning calls peak in the hottest summer months. Spring is the easiest time to book a tune-up or replacement, before the first heat wave.
Update log for Starke
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 78 hvac contractors serving Starke.
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