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Best HVAC Contractors in Wharton, TX (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Wharton: Hunter's Air & Heat, Inc., CR Score 66/100; 4.8★ from 286 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Fresh Air LP, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 33.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Fresh Air LP, 488 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 33 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

33 Wharton HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 33 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Wharton at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Wharton at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Hunter's Air & Heat, Inc.664.8★ (286)Wharton24/7Overall
2Fresh Air LP624.8★ (488)Richmond, 23 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3NDH Service - Air Conditioning and Heating624.9★ (161)Rosenberg, 17 mi away24/7—
4Eldridge Air Conditioning & Heating614.8★ (21)Wharton24/7—
5Vance Air Conditioning & Heating605.0★ (232)Fulshear, 23 mi awaySat · Sun—
6Custom Comfort Air584.6★ (285)Rosenberg, 22 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Salyer's A/C & Heating585.0★ (6)WhartonSat · Sun · Evenings—
8Roberson Air Conditioning575.0★ (131)Wharton——
9Third Coast Air & Heat564.9★ (151)Rosenberg, 17 mi away——
10Garry's Air Pure Masters HVAC & Duct Cleaning565.0★ (20)Richmond, 22 mi away24/7—

The 33 best HVAC contractors in Wharton, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 Fresh Air LP

    Based in Richmond, 23 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 488 Google reviews, the most in Wharton.

    • 4.8★ from 488 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5702 Powerline Rd, Richmond, TX 77469
    View profile for Fresh Air LP(281) 499-3511

  6. #6 Custom Comfort Air

    Based in Rosenberg, 22 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 285 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    • 4.6★ from 285 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    1821 Cottonwood School Rd, Rosenberg, TX 77471
    View profile for Custom Comfort Air(281) 342-2512

  7. #7 Salyer's A/C & Heating

    Based in Wharton

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 7 AM–9 PM · Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1305 Crestmont St, Wharton, TX 77488
    View profile for Salyer's A/C & Heating(979) 533-0749

  9. #9 Third Coast Air & Heat

    Based in Rosenberg, 17 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3000 School St Box 1090, Needville, TX 77461
    View profile for Third Coast Air & Heat(281) 638-2175

  13. #13 ANC Air & Heat

    Based in Rosenberg, 19 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for ANC Air & Heat(979) 481-0309

  16. #16 E.B. Air, LLC

    Based in Rosenberg, 15 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    215 Co Rd 291, East Bernard, TX 77435
    View profile for E.B. Air, LLC(979) 335-4262

  21. #21 McDonald A/C & Heat

    Based in Bay City, 23 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    221 Avenue F, Bay City, TX 77414
    View profile for McDonald A/C & Heat(979) 307-9791

  23. #23 Excel R Aire

    Based in Bay City, 24 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 12 PM–5 PM · Sun 3 PM–5 PM
    Address
    3408 12th St, Bay City, TX 77414
    View profile for Excel R Aire(281) 888-8763

  24. #24 True Mechanical

    Based in Pecan Grove, 14 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for True Mechanical(832) 981-3940

All 33 HVAC contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

HVAC contractors in Wharton, ranks 26 to 33
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26LJI AC & Heating515.0★ (7)14 mi
27LJI Fort Bend Heating & Air504.4★ (8)22 mi
28Good Earth Air Conditioning & Heating503.4★ (10)23 mi
29Bay City Electric & Air Conditioning504.3★ (32)24 mi
30Astro Tech Services LLC494.0★ (4)14 mi
31Medina air & heating495.0★ (5)19 mi
32Kovar Air Conditioning & Heating495.0★ (3)24 mi
33Sears Heating and Air Conditioning451.7★ (3)25 mi

Also serving Wharton

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.

Unranked HVAC contractors serving Wharton
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Air Supply A/C & Heating24 mi
Barbee Electric Service, Inc.4.9★ (11)In Wharton
Cool your Biscuits HVAC Services23 mi
Fort Bend Air & Heat23 mi
Green Metal & Air3.5★ (2)13 mi
HVAC Rosenberg TX5.0★ (1)23 mi
JL Solutions Mechanical LLC21 mi
Mason's Plumbing Co.4.7★ (25)In Wharton
Rath Plumbing Co.4.5★ (21)In Wharton
Salinas AC&HEATING5.0★ (1)23 mi
The Best Value Store21 mi
warner refrigeration tech5.0★ (2)23 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Wharton?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Wharton. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Wharton?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
AC replacement$3,887$5,978$8,073Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026
Furnace replacement$2,823$4,814$6,896Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check an HVAC contractor's license in Texas

In Texas, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licenses Air conditioning and refrigeration contractor licenses (Class A and B).

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

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

When to hire an HVAC contractor in Texas

In Texas, air conditioning calls peak in the hottest summer months. Spring is the easiest time to book a tune-up or replacement, before the first heat wave.

How we ranked Wharton HVAC contractors

We scored 33 Wharton 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Wharton data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

HVAC contractors in Wharton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Wharton?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Wharton, TX is Hunter's Air & Heat, Inc. with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.8★ from 286 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Fresh Air LP (#2) and NDH Service - Air Conditioning and Heating (#3) follow. We ranked 33 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Wharton?

ContractorsRanked ranks 33 HVAC contractors serving Wharton, TX. 6 of them are based in Wharton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 12 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Wharton are open 24/7?

7 ranked HVAC contractors in Wharton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hunter's Air & Heat, Inc. (#1), Fresh Air LP (#2) and NDH Service - Air Conditioning and Heating (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Wharton work on weekends?

19 of 33 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hunter's Air & Heat, Inc. (#1), Fresh Air LP (#2) and NDH Service - Air Conditioning and Heating (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in Texas?

In Texas, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) handles licensing and covers Air conditioning and refrigeration contractor licenses (Class A and B). Search the business or license number at https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/LicenseSearch/.

How much does ac replacement cost in Wharton?

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 Wharton. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Wharton HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 33 rated HVAC contractors in Wharton is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Fresh Air LP has the most, 488 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Wharton?

In Texas, air conditioning calls peak in the hottest summer months. Spring is the easiest time to book a tune-up or replacement, before the first heat wave.

Update log for Wharton

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 33 hvac contractors serving Wharton.

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