31 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sylacauga: Sleeping Giant Heating & Cooling Inc, CR Score 95/100; 5.0★ from 1,637 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Engle Services Heating & Air - Electrical - Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 31.
Most-reviewed: Affordable Heating & Air LLC, 330 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 31 ranked after Sleeping Giant Heating & Cooling Inc; ranked #3.
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31 Sylacauga HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 31 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sleeping Giant Heating & Cooling Inc | 95 | 5.0★ (1,637) | Childersburg, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Engle Services Heating & Air - Electrical - Plumbing | 93 | 4.8★ (325) | Sylacauga | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Affordable Heating & Air LLC | 92 | 4.7★ (330) | Sylacauga | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Skelton's Heating, Cooling & Plumbing | 86 | 4.6★ (50) | Childersburg, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Champs Air Solution | 84 | 5.0★ (50) | Chelsea, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Engle Services Heating & Air - Electrical - Plumbing | 84 | 4.7★ (100) | Talladega, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Gary Craft Heating & Cooling | 83 | 4.6★ (9) | Childersburg, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Preferred Heating and Air | 82 | 5.0★ (19) | Chelsea, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Hardin Heating & Cooling LLC | 82 | 4.7★ (14) | Lincoln, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Sylacauga Heating & Air Conditioning | 81 | 4.2★ (10) | Sylacauga | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 review volume: 5.0★ from 1,637 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,637).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sylacauga
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 325 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sylacauga
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 330 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Childersburg, 9 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chelsea, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Talladega, 24 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 100 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Childersburg, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chelsea, 25 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 21 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sylacauga
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calera, 18 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chelsea, 25 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alexander City, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Talladega, 16 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alexander City, 17 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sylacauga
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrenceburg, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alexander City, 25 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Talladega, 20 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sylacauga
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Talladega, 23 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calera, 25 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sylacauga
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alexander City, 19 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 30 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 #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Barnes Heating and Air Conditioning | 75 | 3.9★ (11) | 19 mi |
| 27 | Higher Call Heating & Cooling | 73 | 4.8★ (26) | 21 mi |
| 28 | Jackson's Refrigeration LLC | 70 | 4.4★ (20) | 23 mi |
| 29 | Carlisle Heating & Air Conditioning | 70 | 4.4★ (8) | 20 mi |
| 30 | Armbrester Electric LLC | 67 | 4.3★ (7) | 22 mi |
| 31 | W & W Heating & Air Conditioning | 64 | 4.0★ (4) | 19 mi |
16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Experts | 22 mi | |
| AIRCREATE AIR CARE LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Barnett Sales & Service | In Sylacauga | |
| Birmingham Water Heater Guys | 17 mi | |
| Central Alabama HVAC | 5.0★ (1) | In Sylacauga |
| Chelsea Heating & Air | 23 mi | |
| FLOW-TECH HEATING & COOLING LLC | 19 mi | |
| H & L Air Conditioning Services Chelsea | 25 mi | |
| Kirks Ultimate AC LLC | 23 mi | |
| Luke's Appliance and Home Repair | 8 mi | |
| R&W Heating and Air LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| STP Construction | 21 mi | |
| Terry Johnson Appliance LLC | 4.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Thornton Service | In Sylacauga | |
| Todd Curtis HVAC | 23 mi | |
| Watson Heating and Cooling LLC | 17 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Sylacauga. 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 Alabama, Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors licenses Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work.
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
In Alabama, 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 31 Sylacauga 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 Sylacauga 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 |