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Best HVAC Contractors in Truro, NS (2026)

15 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Truro: Scotia HVAC, CR Score 89/100; 4.4★ from 352 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Conroy Refrigeration HVAC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 15.

  3. 7

    Most-reviewed: Backman Heating & Cooling, 166 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 15 ranked after Scotia HVAC; ranked #7.

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

15 Truro HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 15 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Truro at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Truro at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Scotia HVAC894.4★ (352)Halifax, 20 km away24/7Overall
2Conroy Refrigeration HVAC884.5★ (48)Truro24/7Emergencies
3GForce Mechanical Inc864.9★ (31)Halifax, 20 km away24/7—
4C & J Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Ventilation Inc843.9★ (13)Truro24/7—
5Tradesmen Plumbing Heating & Ventilation824.7★ (14)Truro24/7—
6Wilsons Heating804.7★ (84)Truro——
7Backman Heating & Cooling794.8★ (166)Halifax, 20 km away—Most reviews
8MacKay John C Plumbing & Heating Ltd774.7★ (17)Truro——
9Cooper's Plumbing & Heating763.6★ (5)Cole Harbour, 20 km away24/7—
10Kaulback Heating & Ventilation754.9★ (18)Truro——

The 15 best HVAC contractors in Truro, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Truro

    #1 Scotia HVAC

    Based in Halifax, 20 km away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 352 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (352).

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 352 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Scotia HVAC(902) 406-4328

  6. #6 Wilsons Heating

    Based in Truro

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    97 Pleasant St, Truro, NS B2N 1Y4
    View profile for Wilsons Heating(902) 895-4429

  7. #7 Backman Heating & Cooling

    Based in Halifax, 20 km away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 166 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Backman Heating & Cooling(902) 223-8511

  13. #13 ZMP Plumbing & Excavation

    Based in Truro

    68/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1431 Greenfield Rd, Greenfield, NS B6L 3L9
    View profile for ZMP Plumbing & Excavation(902) 957-3422

  15. #15 Kewl Plumbing & Heating

    Based in Kentville, 20 km away

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Kewl Plumbing & Heating(902) 847-5606

Also serving Truro

5 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.

Unranked HVAC contractors serving Truro
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Blue Coast HVAC5.0★ (1)20 km
Central Nova HeatingIn Truro
enm heating & inspections20 km
Kerr5.0★ (2)In Truro
White's HVACIn Truro

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Truro?

US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Truro. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Truro?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
AC replacementCA$5,460CA$8,400CA$11,350Per 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 replacementCA$3,970CA$6,770CA$9,690Per 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

When to hire an HVAC contractor in Nova Scotia

In Nova Scotia, 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.

How we ranked Truro HVAC contractors

We scored 15 Truro 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Truro data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

HVAC contractors in Truro: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Truro?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Truro, NS is Scotia HVAC with a CR Score of 89/100. It has 4.4★ from 352 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Conroy Refrigeration HVAC (#2) and GForce Mechanical Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 15 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Truro?

ContractorsRanked ranks 15 HVAC contractors serving Truro, NS. 9 of them are based in Truro; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 5 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Truro are open 24/7?

6 ranked HVAC contractors in Truro post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Scotia HVAC (#1), Conroy Refrigeration HVAC (#2) and GForce Mechanical Inc (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Truro work on weekends?

6 of 15 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Scotia HVAC (#1), Conroy Refrigeration HVAC (#2) and GForce Mechanical Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does ac replacement cost in Truro?

AC replacement typically costs CA$5,460 to CA$11,350, with CA$8,400 typical (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)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Truro. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Truro HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 15 rated HVAC contractors in Truro is 4.7★, with a median of 18 reviews. Scotia HVAC has the most, 352 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Truro?

In Nova Scotia, 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.

How does ContractorsRanked rank HVAC contractors?

Each HVAC contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Truro

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 hvac contractors serving Truro.

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