29 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Waterloo: Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc., CR Score 66/100; 4.7★ from 2,581 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Gubbels Heating & Air Conditioning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 29.
Most-reviewed: Gubbels Heating & Air Conditioning, 652 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 29 ranked after Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc.; ranked #2.
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29 Waterloo HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 29 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc. | 66 | 4.7★ (2,581) | Cedar Falls, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Gubbels Heating & Air Conditioning | 65 | 4.8★ (652) | Waterloo | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Hansons Heating and Cooling | 62 | 5.0★ (161) | Cedar Falls, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Young Plumbing & Heating | 62 | 4.9★ (484) | Waterloo | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Fereday Heating & Air Conditioning | 60 | 4.5★ (31) | Waterloo | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Bergen Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | 59 | 4.5★ (17) | Waterloo | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | All Residential Services | 58 | 5.0★ (19) | Cedar Falls, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Air Services Heating, Air Conditioning and Controls | 58 | 4.9★ (125) | Waterloo | — | — |
| 9 | Wilson Heating & Cooling | 58 | 4.8★ (6) | Waterloo | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | (Heating/Cooling/Lawncare) Alround HomeServices | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Waterloo | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Waterloo
Based in Cedar Falls, 5 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,581 Google reviews, the most in Waterloo.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 652 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 484 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls, 7 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls, 4 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls, 5 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls, 12 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls, 6 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waverly, 16 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence, 23 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls, 7 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waverly, 17 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Al Gordon Plumbing & Heating, L.C. | 47 | 2.7★ (18) | In Waterloo |
| 27 | McDonald Supply - Waterloo | 47 | 4.3★ (11) | In Waterloo |
| 28 | Precision Plumbing Heating & Air Llc | 46 | 5.0★ (30) | 23 mi |
| 29 | Crystal | 43 | 4.2★ (32) | 18 mi |
11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Plumbing & Heating | 22 mi | |
| Andy's Plumbing & Heating Inc | 4.5★ (2) | In Waterloo |
| Dalton Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 17 mi | |
| Fereday Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Heating Squad - HVAC Services Waterloo | In Waterloo | |
| Lee's Heating Cooling & Plumbing | In Waterloo | |
| Plumb Tech Inc | 4.9★ (17) | In Waterloo |
| Ron's Plumbing & Heating & AC | 1.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| S & S Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Waterloo |
| SERVPRO of Black Hawk County | 4.9★ (111) | In Waterloo |
| Waterloo Heating & Air Conditioning | 2.0★ (2) | In Waterloo |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Waterloo. 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 Iowa, Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing) licenses Mechanical (HVAC, refrigeration, hydronic) licenses.
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 Iowa, 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.
We scored 29 Waterloo 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 Waterloo 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 |