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Best HVAC Contractors in Van Buren, AR (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Van Buren: Atchley Air Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical, CR Score 66/100; 4.8★ from 2,007 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Riverside Heating Air Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 38.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Paschal Air, Plumbing & Electric, 1,185 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 38 ranked after Atchley Air Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical; ranked #6.

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

38 Van Buren HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 38 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the HVAC contractors in Fort Smith ranking. See HVAC contractors in Fort Smith

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Van Buren at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Van Buren at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Atchley Air Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical664.8★ (2,007)Fort Smith, 7 mi away24/7Overall
2Riverside Heating Air Plumbing655.0★ (188)Van Buren24/7Emergencies
3Rice Heating and Air644.9★ (449)Alma, 8 mi away24/7—
4Airco Service634.8★ (960)Fort Smith, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Tom's Heating & Air Conditioning634.7★ (147)Van Buren24/7—
6Paschal Air, Plumbing & Electric624.8★ (1,185)Fort Smith, 8 mi awaySat · EveningsMost reviews
7Riverside Heating Air Plumbing604.9★ (30)Fort Smith, 5 mi away24/7—
8Super AC Solution595.0★ (21)Greenwood, 5 mi away24/7—
9Air Care now Atchley Air594.9★ (94)Greenwood, 15 mi away24/7—
10Arctic Temp Heating & Air LLC594.8★ (11)Van Buren24/7—

The 38 best HVAC contractors in Van Buren, 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.

  3. #3 Rice Heating and Air

    Based in Alma, 8 mi away

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 449 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 449 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2318 AR-162, Alma, AR 72921
    View profile for Rice Heating and Air(479) 346-2882

  4. #4 Airco Service

    Based in Fort Smith, 8 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 960 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 960 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    512 S Fresno St, Fort Smith, AR 72916
    View profile for Airco Service(479) 226-7743

  11. #11 Fusion Heat & Air

    Based in Fort Smith, 8 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 384 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 384 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4600 Industrial Dr, Fort Smith, AR 72916
    View profile for Fusion Heat & Air(479) 755-4744

  18. #18 Eagles HVAC LLC

    Based in Van Buren

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 7 AM–9 PM · Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    8 N 25th St, Van Buren, AR 72956
    View profile for Eagles HVAC LLC(479) 262-2660

HVAC contractors ranked #27 to #35

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #27 to #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 35 of 38 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in Van Buren, ranks 27 to 35
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
27Ace Radiator Inc534.6★ (26)6 mi
35Tri-State Plumbing & Heating505.0★ (4)3 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Van Buren?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Van Buren?
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

When to hire an HVAC contractor in Arkansas

In Arkansas, 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.

How we ranked Van Buren HVAC contractors

We scored 38 Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Van Buren?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Van Buren, AR is Atchley Air Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,007 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Riverside Heating Air Plumbing (#2) and Rice Heating and Air (#3) follow. We ranked 38 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Van Buren?

ContractorsRanked ranks 38 HVAC contractors serving Van Buren, AR. 6 of them are based in Van Buren; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Van Buren are open 24/7?

12 ranked HVAC contractors in Van Buren post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Atchley Air Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical (#1), Riverside Heating Air Plumbing (#2) and Rice Heating and Air (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Van Buren work on weekends?

21 of 38 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Atchley Air Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical (#1), Riverside Heating Air Plumbing (#2) and Rice Heating and Air (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does ac replacement cost in Van Buren?

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

What Google rating do Van Buren HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 38 rated HVAC contractors in Van Buren is 4.8★, with a median of 27 reviews. Atchley Air Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical has the most, 2,007 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 Van Buren?

In Arkansas, 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.

How does ContractorsRanked rank HVAC contractors?

Each HVAC contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Van Buren

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 38 hvac contractors serving Van Buren.

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