65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 471 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 471 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 616 E 3rd St, The Dalles, OR 97058
Best HVAC Contractors in The Dalles, OR (2026)
12 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in The Dalles: Sky Heating & Air Conditioning The Dalles, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 471 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): ELLSON HVAC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 12.
- 4
Most-reviewed: A&E Plumbing, Heating And Air, 2,634 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 12 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 The Dalles HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 12 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in The Dalles at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sky Heating & Air Conditioning The Dalles | 65 | 4.9★ (471) | The Dalles | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | ELLSON HVAC | 61 | 4.9★ (27) | The Dalles | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | A&E Plumbing, Heating and Air, | 61 | 4.8★ (757) | The Dalles | — | — |
| 4 | A&E Plumbing, Heating And Air | 59 | 4.9★ (2,634) | Hood River, 18 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Columbia Gorge Comfort Solutions LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (47) | The Dalles | — | — |
| 6 | Oregon Equipment Co Inc | 57 | 4.7★ (92) | The Dalles | — | — |
| 7 | Wayback HVAC Heating and Cooling | 55 | 5.0★ (27) | Hood River, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Lundell Plumbing Heating & Air | 53 | 3.9★ (14) | The Dalles | — | — |
| 9 | Airco Heating & Cooling LLC. | 52 | 4.3★ (3) | The Dalles | — | — |
| 10 | McDowell & Son Heating and Air Conditioning | 52 | 4.9★ (44) | Hood River, 18 mi away | — | — |
The 12 best HVAC contractors in The Dalles, 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.
#2 ELLSON HVAC
Based in The Dalles
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1110 Lincoln St, The Dalles, OR 97058
Based in The Dalles
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 757 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 757 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 605 Hostetler St, The Dalles, OR 97058
Based in Hood River, 18 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,634 Google reviews, the most in The Dalles.
- 4.9★ from 2,634 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3457 Guignard Dr, Hood River, OR 97031
Based in The Dalles
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3344 W 10th St, The Dalles, OR 97058
Based in The Dalles
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 92 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1505 W 1st St, The Dalles, OR 97058
Based in Hood River, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun 12 PM–4 PM
- Address
- 1210 Industrial Loop, Hood River, OR 97031
Based in The Dalles
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 220 W 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058
Based in The Dalles
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Hood River, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1457 Barker Rd, Hood River, OR 97031
Based in Hood River, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1996 Country Club Rd, Hood River, OR 97031
Based in Hood River, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Also serving The Dalles
6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dennis Harvey Services Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Devco Mechanical Inc | 4.8★ (27) | In The Dalles |
| Hood River Plumbing & Heating | 1.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Link's Custom Sheet Metal | 1.0★ (1) | In The Dalles |
| Lundell Plumbing Heating & Air | 18 mi | |
| Sears Heating and Air Conditioning | In The Dalles |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in The Dalles?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for The Dalles. 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 |
How to check an HVAC contractor's license in Oregon
In Oregon, Oregon Construction Contractors Board licenses Construction contractor license.
- Search the business name or license number on the Oregon Construction Contractors Board license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Oregon
Oregon's HVAC demand peaks during summer heat waves and the first cold snaps. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance.
How we ranked The Dalles HVAC contractors
We scored 12 The Dalles 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In The Dalles data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
HVAC contractors in The Dalles: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in The Dalles?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in The Dalles, OR is Sky Heating & Air Conditioning The Dalles with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 471 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. ELLSON HVAC (#2) and A&E Plumbing, Heating and Air, (#3) follow. We ranked 12 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in The Dalles?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 HVAC contractors serving The Dalles, OR. 7 of them are based in The Dalles; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 6 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in The Dalles are open 24/7?
2 ranked HVAC contractors in The Dalles post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Sky Heating & Air Conditioning The Dalles (#1) and ELLSON HVAC (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in The Dalles work on weekends?
3 of 12 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sky Heating & Air Conditioning The Dalles (#1), ELLSON HVAC (#2) and Wayback HVAC Heating and Cooling (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in Oregon?
In Oregon, Oregon Construction Contractors Board handles licensing and covers Construction contractor license. Search the business or license number at https://search.ccb.state.or.us/search/.
How much does ac replacement cost in The Dalles?
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 The Dalles. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do The Dalles HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated HVAC contractors in The Dalles is 4.9★, with a median of 36 reviews. A&E Plumbing, Heating And Air has the most, 2,634 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 The Dalles?
Oregon's HVAC demand peaks during summer heat waves and the first cold snaps. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance.
Update log for The Dalles
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 hvac contractors serving The Dalles.
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