43 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in West Monroe: Southern Air Heating & Cooling, CR Score 67/100; 4.9★ from 1,982 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mike Smith Heat & Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 43.
Most-reviewed: Gilley's Heating & Cooling LLC, 1,290 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 43 ranked after Southern Air Heating & Cooling; ranked #3.
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43 West Monroe HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 29 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 43 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Air Heating & Cooling | 67 | 4.9★ (1,982) | Monroe, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Mike Smith Heat & Air | 66 | 4.9★ (462) | West Monroe | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Gilley's Heating & Cooling LLC | 65 | 5.0★ (1,290) | West Monroe | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | 318 Heat & Air | 64 | 4.9★ (315) | Monroe, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Faith Heat and Cool | 64 | 5.0★ (143) | West Monroe | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Guardian Air | 64 | 5.0★ (148) | West Monroe | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Bell Heating & Air Conditioning | 62 | 4.6★ (77) | West Monroe | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Air Docs | 61 | 5.0★ (58) | West Monroe | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Russell Heating and air | 61 | 4.7★ (29) | West Monroe | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | WMS Heating & Air Conditioning | 61 | 4.6★ (42) | Monroe, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,982 Google reviews, the most in West Monroe.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Monroe
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 462 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Monroe
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,290 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 3 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 315 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Monroe
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Monroe
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Monroe
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Monroe
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Monroe
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 2 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Claiborne, 3 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Monroe
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Claiborne, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Claiborne, 4 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 4 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Monroe
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Monroe
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Monroe
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Claiborne, 9 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Claiborne, 9 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 West Monroe
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Monroe
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Claiborne, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 4 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 11 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning 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 #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 36 of 43 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Right Choice Heating and Cooling LLC | 55 | 4.4★ (15) | 17 mi |
| 30 | Bennett's | 54 | 1.7★ (6) | 6 mi |
| 31 | I.S.T. Electrical, Heating, and Air LLC | 53 | 4.4★ (5) | 4 mi |
| 36 | Tag Heating & Cooling Inc. | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | 9 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for West Monroe. 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 |
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We scored 43 West Monroe 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 West Monroe 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 |