27 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sumter: Aire Serv of Sumter, CR Score 96/100; 4.9★ from 959 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Boykin Air Conditioning Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 27.
Most-reviewed: Air Solutions Heating and Cooling, 1,344 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 27 ranked; ranked #3.
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27 Sumter HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 27 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aire Serv of Sumter | 96 | 4.9★ (959) | Sumter | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Boykin Air Conditioning Services | 95 | 4.9★ (540) | Sumter | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Air Solutions Heating and Cooling | 93 | 4.9★ (1,344) | Sumter | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Advance Heating & Air Inc | 91 | 5.0★ (268) | Sumter | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Ishine Heating & Air Conditioning, | 88 | 5.0★ (117) | Sumter | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Cornwell Heating & Cooling | 86 | 5.0★ (13) | Sumter | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Johnsons Heating & Air LLC | 85 | 4.3★ (16) | Sumter | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Hill Plumbing & Air | 83 | 4.5★ (239) | Sumter | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Bradham Heating & Air Conditioning | 83 | 5.0★ (15) | Sumter | — | — |
| 10 | Aaron's Refrigeration | 82 | 5.0★ (6) | Sumter | Sat · Sun | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 959 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sumter
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 540 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sumter
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,344 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,344).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sumter
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 268 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sumter
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sumter
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sumter
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sumter
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 239 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sumter
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sumter
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sumter
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sumter
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sumter
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sumter
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sumter
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sumter
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sumter
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest Acres, 7 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sumter
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sumter
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sumter
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camden, 24 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 21 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sumter
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.2★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sumter
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Prestige Heating Cooling & Appliances, LLC | 72 | 3.3★ (9) | In Sumter |
| 27 | Air Plus Services | 63 | 2.0★ (63) | In Sumter |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute Service Heating & Air | 1.0★ (2) | In Sumter |
| Advanced Spray Foam and Coatings, LLC | 5.0★ (11) | In Sumter |
| Air Solutions Heating and Cooling | In Sumter | |
| Boatright Heating & Air | 1.0★ (2) | In Sumter |
| Briggs Air Systems, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Sumter |
| Briggs Emergency Plumbing & HVAC Repair | In Sumter | |
| Colclough's Heating & Cooling LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Sumter |
| Cornwell Heating & Cooling Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Sumter |
| Fort Heating & Air | 5.0★ (2) | In Sumter |
| GEDDINGS ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Sumter |
| Green Enterprise | In Sumter | |
| HOYT'S Heating and Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (1) | In Sumter |
| Jay Andrews Electrical Services | 4.7★ (66) | In Sumter |
| Mc Gee's Heating & AC | 5.0★ (2) | In Sumter |
| prestige heating cooling and appliancess llc | In Sumter | |
| Scott Briggs Mechanical | 5.0★ (2) | In Sumter |
| SERVPRO of Sumter | 4.9★ (68) | In Sumter |
| Southeast Air Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Thompson Construction Group, Inc. | 3.9★ (20) | In Sumter |
| Triple T Electric | 3.5★ (8) | In Sumter |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Sumter. 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 South Carolina, South Carolina Contractor’s Licensing Board (LLR) licenses Mechanical contractor licenses for commercial work; residential specialty contractors register with the Residential Builders Commission.
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
In South Carolina, 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.
We scored 27 Sumter 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 Sumter 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 |