15 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Strathmore: W & J Heating, CR Score 90/100; 4.9★ from 265 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Right On! Plumbing & Heating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 15.
Most-reviewed: Hansen Plumbing & Heating, 232 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 15 ranked after W & J Heating; ranked #13.
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15 Strathmore HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 15 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W & J Heating | 90 | 4.9★ (265) | Calgary, 36 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ascension Mechanical | 89 | 4.9★ (59) | Strathmore | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Right On! Plumbing & Heating | 87 | 5.0★ (121) | Okotoks, 23 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | K.M.W Heating & Air conditioning Ltd | 82 | 5.0★ (57) | Strathmore | — | — |
| 5 | Black Hills Plumbing and Heating Services | 82 | 4.8★ (65) | Calgary, 39 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Cal-City Plumbing & Heating | 80 | 4.1★ (24) | Airdrie, 39 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Authentic plumbing and heating | 80 | 5.0★ (43) | Strathmore | Sat | — |
| 8 | Bro-Tech Plumbing & Heating Inc. | 79 | 4.5★ (33) | Strathmore | — | — |
| 9 | Just Do It Mechanical | 77 | 5.0★ (3) | Sylvan Lake, 32 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Doncore Concrete Cutting & Coring Ltd | 76 | 4.4★ (19) | Calgary, 37 km away | 24/7 | — |
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.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 265 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (265).
Based in Strathmore
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Okotoks, 23 km away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Strathmore
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based in Calgary, 39 km away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Airdrie, 39 km away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Strathmore
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Strathmore
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Sylvan Lake, 32 km away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Calgary, 37 km away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Strathmore
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based in Strathmore
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based in Calgary, 37 km away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 232 Google reviews, 232 Google reviews.
Based in Strathmore
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Strathmore
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
9 more HVAC contractors within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adamax Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (1) | 16 km |
| Authentic plumbing and heating | In Strathmore | |
| Caper Plumbing Inc. | 4.7★ (47) | In Strathmore |
| Certified Technical Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Strathmore |
| Comfort Canada Heating & Cooling | 37 km | |
| DTR PLUMBING AND HEATING | In Strathmore | |
| Got Smoke Diesel Performance and Huxted Heavy Duty Repair | In Strathmore | |
| Legendary Plumbing And Heating LTD | 5.0★ (2) | In Strathmore |
| Pro Desk at RONA | In Strathmore |
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Strathmore. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC replacement | CA$5,460 | CA$8,400 | CA$11,350 | Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
| Furnace replacement | CA$3,970 | CA$6,770 | CA$9,690 | Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
In Alberta, 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.
We scored 15 Strathmore 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 Strathmore 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 |