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Best HVAC Contractors in Williams Lake, BC (2026)

6 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Williams Lake: Burgess Plumbing, Heating & Electrical Co. Ltd., CR Score 61/100; 4.6★ from 28 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: RL 7 Mechanical Ltd, 28 Google reviews at 4.4★, tied for the most of 6 ranked; ranked #2.

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

6 Williams Lake HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 6 rated businesses.

Top 6 HVAC contractors in Williams Lake at a glance

Top 6 HVAC contractors in Williams Lake at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inBest for
1Burgess Plumbing, Heating & Electrical Co. Ltd.614.6★ (28)Williams LakeOverall
2RL 7 Mechanical Ltd604.4★ (28)Williams LakeMost reviews
3Horizon Climate Controls Ltd604.4★ (24)Williams Lake—
4Markey Mechanical Ltd573.7★ (15)Williams Lake—
5Don Brown & Son Plumbing & Heating Inc544.9★ (13)Williams Lake—
6Strive Plumbing LTD495.0★ (6)Williams Lake—

The 6 best HVAC contractors in Williams Lake, 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.

  1. Based in Williams Lake

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, the most in Williams Lake.

    • 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1065 Murray Dr, Williams Lake, BC V2G 4K8
  2. Based in Williams Lake

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    386 MacKenzie Ave N, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1N7

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Williams Lake?

US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Williams Lake. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Williams Lake?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
AC replacementCA$5,460CA$8,400CA$11,350Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)October 2026
Furnace replacementCA$3,970CA$6,770CA$9,690Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)October 2026

When to hire an HVAC contractor in British Columbia

British Columbia's HVAC demand peaks during summer heat waves and the first cold snaps. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance.

How we ranked Williams Lake HVAC contractors

We scored 6 Williams Lake 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 Williams Lake 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 Williams Lake: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Williams Lake?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Williams Lake, BC is Burgess Plumbing, Heating & Electrical Co. Ltd. with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.6★ from 28 Google reviews. RL 7 Mechanical Ltd (#2) and Horizon Climate Controls Ltd (#3) follow. We ranked 6 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Williams Lake?

ContractorsRanked ranks 6 HVAC contractors serving Williams Lake, BC. 6 of them are based in Williams Lake; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

How much does ac replacement cost in Williams Lake?

AC replacement typically costs CA$5,460 to CA$11,350, with CA$8,400 typical (Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Williams Lake. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Williams Lake HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 6 rated HVAC contractors in Williams Lake is 4.5★, with a median of 20 reviews. Burgess Plumbing, Heating & Electrical Co. Ltd. has the most, 28 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Williams Lake?

British Columbia's HVAC demand peaks during summer heat waves and the first cold snaps. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance.

How does ContractorsRanked rank HVAC contractors?

Each HVAC contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do HVAC contractors outside Williams Lake count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Williams Lake city centre, our service radius for HVAC contractors. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Can HVAC contractors pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?

No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.

Update log for Williams Lake

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 hvac contractors serving Williams Lake.