26 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Watseka: Young’s Plumbing - Heating & Air, CR Score 87/100; 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cosmic Comfort Heating And Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 26.
Most-reviewed: Home Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, 388 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #3.
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26 Watseka HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 26 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Young’s Plumbing - Heating & Air | 87 | 5.0★ (104) | Hoopeston, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Cosmic Comfort Heating And Air | 85 | 5.0★ (7) | Watseka | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Home Plumbing, Heating and Cooling | 85 | 4.4★ (388) | Kankakee, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Best Rates Heating and Cooling | 84 | 4.4★ (48) | Naperville, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Crose Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. | 82 | 5.0★ (90) | Hoopeston, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | S R Mohler Mechanical Contractors | 81 | 5.0★ (6) | Watseka | — | — |
| 7 | Burks Heating and Cooling Solutions | 81 | 4.8★ (136) | Cicero, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | AIRKO Heating & Cooling | 79 | 4.3★ (40) | Cicero, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | KL Business Services LLC | 79 | 4.9★ (59) | Dolton, 19 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | B-Cool Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration | 78 | 4.1★ (14) | Bradley, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 availability: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watseka
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kankakee, 25 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 388 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (388).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Naperville, 16 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hoopeston, 22 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watseka
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cicero, 18 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cicero, 25 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 40 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dolton, 19 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradley, 23 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hanover Park, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kankakee, 25 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.8★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minooka, 10 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watseka
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watseka
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Darien, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kankakee, 25 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leon Valley, 24 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kankakee, 25 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kankakee, 25 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kankakee, 25 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kankakee, 25 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradley, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kankakee, 24 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watseka
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | W.L. Engler Distributing, Inc. | 67 | 5.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crose’s Plumbing, Heating & Air | 1.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Hvac Systems Company Inc | 20 mi | |
| McKinley Plumbing Heating & Cooling Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Watseka |
| zc dryer vent cleaning LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Watseka. 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 Illinois, 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 26 Watseka 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 Watseka 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 |