40 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Waterville: Dave's World Augusta, CR Score 87/100; 4.9★ from 314 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Freedom Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 40.
Most-reviewed: Kennebec Plumbing & Heating Inc., 381 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 40 ranked; ranked #4.
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40 Waterville HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 40 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave's World Augusta | 87 | 4.9★ (314) | Augusta, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Freedom Electric | 85 | 5.0★ (35) | Augusta, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Downeast Monitors Inc. | 84 | 5.0★ (19) | Winslow, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Kennebec Plumbing & Heating Inc. | 84 | 4.9★ (381) | Winslow, 6 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Foss Hill Heating Services | 83 | 4.6★ (5) | Winslow, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | J E Carson Co Inc | 81 | 3.7★ (3) | Waterville | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Hometown Heat Pumps, Inc. | 80 | 4.8★ (294) | Winslow, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Mark Tracy Heating Commercial | 79 | 4.6★ (16) | Winslow, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Maine Heat Pumps & Electrical | 79 | 5.0★ (8) | Winslow, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Marcoux Plumbing & Heating | 79 | 3.0★ (8) | Waterville | — | — |
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 trade focus: 4.9★ from 314 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 12 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow, 1 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Winslow, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 381 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (381).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow, 3 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterville
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow, 15 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 294 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Winslow, 6 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterville
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterville
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Skowhegan, 16 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 19 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow, 2 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 19 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterville
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 11 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterville
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Skowhegan, 15 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterville
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow, 4 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow, 7 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 17 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow, 3 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating 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 #40, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Williams Fuel Company | 71 | 4.7★ (34) | 24 mi |
| 27 | Fabian Oil | 70 | 4.6★ (20) | 16 mi |
| 28 | 777 HVAC | 70 | 4.9★ (18) | 24 mi |
| 29 | Lambert Electric LLC | 70 | 4.9★ (45) | 10 mi |
| 30 | RJ Energy Services Inc | 69 | 3.7★ (27) | 17 mi |
| 31 | Brian Bickford Plumbing & Heating LLC | 69 | 3.8★ (13) | In Waterville |
| 32 | The Breathable Home | 69 | 4.9★ (67) | 18 mi |
| 33 | Mid-Maine Heating & Cooling | 69 | 5.0★ (4) | 15 mi |
| 34 | Bob Talley Plumbing Heating & Construction | 69 | 5.0★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 35 | BSR Systems Inc. | 68 | 5.0★ (3) | 17 mi |
| 36 | Mechanical Services Inc. | 68 | 2.7★ (6) | 15 mi |
| 37 | Augusta Natural | 67 | 3.6★ (5) | 18 mi |
| 38 | Neil Chesley Plumbing & Heating | 66 | 4.2★ (5) | 25 mi |
| 39 | Dead River Company | 64 | 3.9★ (155) | 17 mi |
| 40 | Graf Plumbing & Heating | 63 | 3.4★ (10) | 16 mi |
12 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 Heating Systems | 19 mi | |
| Big Dog Mechanical | 1.0★ (1) | In Waterville |
| Bruce J Willette Co | 3.3★ (11) | In Waterville |
| BuzzBern's Heat Pump Service | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Frank Bolduc Heating & Cooling | 21 mi | |
| Gerald Mackenzie Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Icon Environmental Consultants of Maine | 20 mi | |
| Larrabee Plumbing & Heating | 21 mi | |
| Maine Heat Pump Cleanings | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Manchester Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Paul Gamache Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Waterville Maine Heating, Plumbing, Electrical, Air Conditioning Contractor | 5.0★ (1) | In Waterville |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Waterville. 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 Maine, 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 40 Waterville 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 Waterville 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 |