88/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best HVAC Contractors in Wayne, NE (2026)
11 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Wayne: Jay's Heating & Cooling LLC, CR Score 88/100; 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Volkman Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning Inc, 56 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Wayne HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 11 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the HVAC contractors in Norfolk ranking. See HVAC contractors in Norfolk
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Wayne at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jay's Heating & Cooling LLC | 88 | 4.9★ (37) | Norfolk, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ellis Home Services | 77 | 4.9★ (17) | Wayne | — | — |
| 3 | Zach Heating & Cooling | 76 | 4.4★ (17) | Wayne | — | — |
| 4 | Heartland Heating & Air Conditioning | 73 | 4.2★ (15) | Norfolk, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Volkman Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning Inc | 73 | 4.3★ (56) | Norfolk, 24 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Pettitt Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. | 72 | 4.5★ (39) | Norfolk, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Johnson's Plumbing & Heating | 69 | 3.6★ (27) | Norfolk, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Brown Plumbing & Heating | 67 | 4.2★ (5) | Wayne | — | — |
| 9 | The Heating Connection, Inc. | 66 | 4.8★ (6) | Norfolk, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Custom Heating & A/C & Sheet Metal | 66 | 4.5★ (8) | Norfolk, 25 mi away | — | — |
The 11 best HVAC contractors in Wayne, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Wayne
77/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 106 N Pearl St, Wayne, NE 68787
Based in Wayne
76/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 305 S Main St, Wayne, NE 68787
Based in Norfolk, 24 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews
- Address
- 215 W Norfolk Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701
Based in Norfolk, 24 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 56 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (56).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.3★ from 56 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 211 S 3rd St, Norfolk, NE 68701
Based in Norfolk, 24 mi away
72/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.5★ from 39 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 106 W Norfolk Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701
Based in Norfolk, 24 mi away
69/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.6★ from 27 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 707 E Norfolk Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701
Based in Wayne
67/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 57515 854th Rd, Wayne, NE 68787
Based in Norfolk, 21 mi away
66/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Norfolk, 25 mi away
66/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 507 W, Braasch Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701
Based in Norfolk, 25 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.6★ from 23 Google reviews, 23 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 2.6★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8 PM–12 AM · Tue 12 AM–5 PM · Wed–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1306 S 3rd St, Norfolk, NE 68701
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Wayne?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Wayne. 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 |
When to hire an HVAC contractor in Nebraska
In Nebraska, 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 Wayne HVAC contractors
We scored 11 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 |
HVAC contractors in Wayne: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Wayne?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Wayne, NE is Jay's Heating & Cooling LLC with a CR Score of 88/100. It has 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Ellis Home Services (#2) and Zach Heating & Cooling (#3) follow. We ranked 11 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Wayne?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 HVAC contractors serving Wayne, NE. 3 of them are based in Wayne; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in Wayne are open 24/7?
1 ranked HVAC contractor in Wayne posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Jay's Heating & Cooling LLC (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Wayne work on weekends?
2 of 11 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jay's Heating & Cooling LLC (#1) and Metro Plumbing Heating & AC (#11). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does ac replacement cost in Wayne?
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 Wayne. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Wayne HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated HVAC contractors in Wayne is 4.4★, with a median of 17 reviews. Volkman Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning Inc has the most, 56 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Wayne?
In Nebraska, 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 Wayne
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 hvac contractors serving Wayne.
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