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Best HVAC Contractors in Summit, NJ (2026)

2,347 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Summit: Service Professionals, CR Score 65/100; 4.7★ from 6,302 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Pipe Works Services, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 2,347.

  3. 12

    Most-reviewed: Arctic Air Conditioning, 9,474 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 2,347 ranked; ranked #12.

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

2,347 Summit HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 893 are open 24/7, 1,609 open Saturdays and 1,233 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 2,347 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Summit at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Summit at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Service Professionals654.7★ (6,302)Union, 4 mi away24/7Overall
2Pipe Works Services, Inc.654.8★ (1,940)Chatham, 1 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Meyer & Depew Co., Inc.654.9★ (1,618)Kenilworth, 4 mi away24/7—
4Air Group654.9★ (2,805)East Hanover, 8 mi away24/7—
5Russo Bros. and Co.644.8★ (3,043)East Hanover, 8 mi away24/7—
6Bill Leary Air Conditioning & Heating634.8★ (3,190)Metuchen, 12 mi away24/7—
7Vanguard Service NJ634.9★ (474)Scotch Plains, 5 mi away24/7—
8Chapman Bros. Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning634.8★ (732)Cranford, 5 mi away24/7—
9First Choice Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical634.9★ (1,475)Metuchen, 12 mi away24/7—
10Binsky Home Service634.8★ (3,574)Somerset, 15 mi away24/7—

The 2,347 best HVAC contractors in Summit, 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. Ranked #1 in Summit

    Based in Union, 4 mi away

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6,302 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.7★ from 6,302 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    923 Rahway Ave, Union, NJ 07083
  2. Based in East Hanover, 8 mi away

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,805 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 2,805 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1 Prince Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981
  3. Based in East Hanover, 8 mi away

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,043 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 3,043 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    27 Eagle Rock Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936
  4. Based in Scotch Plains, 5 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 474 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 474 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1766 E 2nd St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
  5. Based in Somerset, 15 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,574 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 3,574 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    22 Worlds Fair Dr suite e, Somerset, NJ 08873
  6. Based in Woodbridge, 12 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,378 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 1,378 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    234 Main St, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
  7. Based in Edison, 13 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 621 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 621 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1217 US-1, Edison, NJ 08837
  8. Based in New Providence, 2 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 182 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 182 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–9 PM · Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    37 Verona Rd, New Providence, NJ 07974

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 2,347 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in Summit, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Volpe Service Company615.0★ (149)7 mi
27Davidson Heating & Cooling614.9★ (856)9 mi
28Green Apple Mechanical Plumbing Heating & Cooling Garfield615.0★ (165)8 mi
29Residential Air Systems, Inc.614.9★ (425)13 mi
30Service Professionals614.9★ (485)13 mi
31Temp Control Heating & Air Conditioning615.0★ (259)12 mi
32Paramount Air Conditioning615.0★ (350)14 mi
33J R Air Duct Cleaning605.0★ (757)19 mi
34Union Heat, LLC604.8★ (85)3 mi
35All Time Heating Cooling & Plumbing605.0★ (281)15 mi
36nextgen plumbing, heating & cooling604.9★ (259)12 mi
37Valairco604.9★ (717)18 mi
38All About Services605.0★ (245)14 mi
39Efficient Air Service604.9★ (830)19 mi
40Ron Jon Heating & Cooling, Inc.604.7★ (166)6 mi
41Air Crew Heating and Cooling605.0★ (164)13 mi
42Always Comfy LLC604.8★ (315)13 mi
43Inventi Service604.9★ (112)10 mi
44Newmans Heating & Air Conditioning604.8★ (160)10 mi
45Master Group Heating, Cooling & Plumbing604.8★ (430)15 mi
46Kean Heating & Cooling LLC604.9★ (77)7 mi
47Kodiak Heating & Air605.0★ (48)6 mi
48Precise Plumbing & Heating604.9★ (346)16 mi
49John Degrace Plumbing & Heating594.9★ (172)13 mi
50MR. PIPE PLUMBING AND HEATING LLC595.0★ (169)15 mi

Also serving Summit

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.

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Summit?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Summit?
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 New Jersey

In New Jersey, New Jersey State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors licenses Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors 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 New Jersey

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.

How we ranked Summit HVAC contractors

We scored 2,347 Summit 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 Summit 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 Summit: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Summit?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Summit, NJ is Service Professionals with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.7★ from 6,302 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pipe Works Services, Inc. (#2) and Meyer & Depew Co., Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 2,347 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Summit?

ContractorsRanked ranks 2,347 HVAC contractors serving Summit, NJ. 1 of them is based in Summit; 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 Summit are open 24/7?

893 ranked HVAC contractors in Summit post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Service Professionals (#1), Pipe Works Services, Inc. (#2) and Meyer & Depew Co., Inc. (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Summit work on weekends?

1,609 of 2,347 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 1,233 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Service Professionals (#1), Pipe Works Services, Inc. (#2) and Meyer & Depew Co., Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In New Jersey, New Jersey State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors handles licensing and covers Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work. Search the business or license number at https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/.

How much does ac replacement cost in Summit?

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

What Google rating do Summit HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 2,347 rated HVAC contractors in Summit is 4.8★, with a median of 18 reviews. Arctic Air Conditioning has the most, 9,474 reviews, and ranks #12. 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 Summit?

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.

Update log for Summit

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 2,347 hvac contractors serving Summit.
  2. October 2026: 11 duplicate listings merged.

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