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Best HVAC Contractors in Stratford, CT (2026)

569 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Stratford: Celco Heating & Air Conditioning, CR Score 65/100; 4.7★ from 861 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): HL Bowman Inc Plumbing Heating & AC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 569.

  3. 18

    Most-reviewed: Sippin Energy Products, 2,594 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 569 ranked; ranked #18.

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

569 Stratford HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 156 are open 24/7, 303 open Saturdays and 216 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 569 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Stratford at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Stratford at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Celco Heating & Air Conditioning654.7★ (861)Bridgeport, 1 mi away24/7Overall
2HL Bowman Inc Plumbing Heating & AC654.7★ (1,151)Milford, 4 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Levco Oil & Propane644.7★ (590)Trumbull, 4 mi away24/7—
4Aire Serv of Southwest Connecticut634.8★ (565)Ansonia, 9 mi away24/7—
5A & S Nathan Heating & Cooling LLC624.8★ (446)Ansonia, 11 mi away24/7—
6Edgerton, Inc.624.8★ (555)Bethel, 13 mi away24/7—
7Hands On Heating Inc.624.9★ (59)Stratford24/7—
8Leak Off Plumbing & Heating625.0★ (86)Bridgeport, 5 mi away24/7—
9Astacio Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical624.8★ (1,998)Norwalk, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Aire Serv of Shelton624.8★ (347)Ansonia, 11 mi away24/7—

The 569 best HVAC contractors in Stratford, 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 Trumbull, 4 mi away

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 590 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.7★ from 590 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    55 Merritt Blvd, Trumbull, CT 06611
  2. Based in Bethel, 13 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 555 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 555 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    786 Main St, Monroe, CT 06468
  3. Based in Ansonia, 11 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 347 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 347 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    41 Clifton Ave, Ansonia, CT 06401
  4. Based in Branford, 16 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 692 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 692 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    171 Short Beach Rd, Branford, CT 06405
  5. Based in Danbury, 22 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,350 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,350 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–10 PM
    Address
    43C Beaver Brook Rd, Danbury, CT 06810

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 569 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in Stratford, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26SolvIt Home Services604.5★ (42)In Stratford
27Home Comfort Practice, Inc.604.9★ (1,222)In Stratford
28RB MECHANICAL LLC605.0★ (16)In Stratford
29Gault Energy & Home Solutions Gault Stone & Landscape Supplies604.8★ (1,206)13 mi
30Tri-City Home Solutions604.6★ (927)6 mi
31Air Solutions, Inc.604.8★ (718)24 mi
32Innovative Heating & Cooling LLC605.0★ (39)7 mi
33Carmine’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning594.9★ (2,252)22 mi
34Hefferon Heating & Cooling LLC594.9★ (380)24 mi
35Top Tier Energy Service594.8★ (212)18 mi
36EXTRAVE Heating & Cooling595.0★ (209)22 mi
37Park City594.2★ (37)1 mi
38A1 Heating and Air Conditioning594.9★ (125)18 mi
39Climate Care, LLC594.6★ (171)14 mi
40ENCON Heating and Air Conditioning594.9★ (211)22 mi
41M&R Mechanical Services594.9★ (263)4 mi
42New England Smart Energy595.0★ (300)6 mi
43RED TEAM Air Duct Cleaning585.0★ (62)9 mi
44Onofreo Home Comfort Systems LLC584.9★ (496)7 mi
45TLC Plumbing LLC584.9★ (90)6 mi
46Active Air LLC585.0★ (44)7 mi
47Santa Energy584.8★ (370)4 mi
48A.E. Olsen Co., Inc. Service America584.8★ (170)20 mi
49Pro Quality Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC585.0★ (24)9 mi
50Advanced Comfort Solutions585.0★ (13)5 mi

Also serving Stratford

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 Stratford
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Affordable Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC.2.4★ (23)In Stratford
Airco HVAC - Air Conditioning and Heating5.0★ (38)17 mi
Apple Oil3.6★ (84)1 mi
Bridgeport HVAC3.0★ (2)2 mi
Climate Pros Heating & Cooling Corp5.0★ (16)7 mi
Desirable Heating and Cooling4.0★ (2)9 mi
E Elving Heating and Cooling LLC4.9★ (90)20 mi
FAIRCONN Plumbing And Heating LLC5.0★ (101)22 mi
Fast Dryer Vent Cleaning Services Stratford, CT4.2★ (6)In Stratford
Green Mechanicals Heating & Cooling LLC4.8★ (179)21 mi
Hydro Mechanical, LLC4.9★ (13)5 mi
M P Electric5.0★ (2)In Stratford
North East HVAC5.0★ (2)8 mi
Pdq Plumbing & Heating5.0★ (2)6 mi
Procaccini Plumbing Heating5.0★ (2)10 mi
RDR AirIn Stratford
Renz Heating & Air Conditioning LLC5.0★ (2)3 mi
Sunray Services - Air Conditioning and Heating4.5★ (494)23 mi
Thomas Roberge Plumbing & HeatingIn Stratford
Trovarelli Plumbing & Heating, LLC5.0★ (1)In Stratford

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Stratford?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Stratford?
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

How to check an HVAC contractor's license in Connecticut

In Connecticut, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection licenses Heating, piping, cooling and sheet metal licenses.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. 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 Connecticut

In Connecticut, 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 Stratford HVAC contractors

We scored 569 Stratford 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 Stratford 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 Stratford: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Stratford?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Stratford, CT is Celco Heating & Air Conditioning with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.7★ from 861 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. HL Bowman Inc Plumbing Heating & AC (#2) and Levco Oil & Propane (#3) follow. We ranked 569 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Stratford?

ContractorsRanked ranks 569 HVAC contractors serving Stratford, CT. 5 of them are based in Stratford; 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 Stratford are open 24/7?

156 ranked HVAC contractors in Stratford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Celco Heating & Air Conditioning (#1), HL Bowman Inc Plumbing Heating & AC (#2) and Levco Oil & Propane (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Stratford work on weekends?

303 of 569 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 216 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Celco Heating & Air Conditioning (#1), HL Bowman Inc Plumbing Heating & AC (#2) and Levco Oil & Propane (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in Connecticut?

In Connecticut, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection handles licensing and covers Heating, piping, cooling and sheet metal licenses. Search the business or license number at https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx.

How much does ac replacement cost in Stratford?

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

What Google rating do Stratford HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 569 rated HVAC contractors in Stratford is 4.8★, with a median of 18 reviews. Sippin Energy Products has the most, 2,594 reviews, and ranks #18. 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 Stratford?

In Connecticut, 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.

Update log for Stratford

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 569 hvac contractors serving Stratford.
  2. October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.

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