40 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Winslow: Kennebec Plumbing & Heating Inc., CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 381 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Freedom Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 40.
Most-reviewed: Dave's World Augusta, 314 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 40 ranked after Kennebec Plumbing & Heating Inc.; ranked #3.
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40 Winslow HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 40 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennebec Plumbing & Heating Inc. | 63 | 4.9★ (381) | Winslow | — | Overall |
| 2 | Hometown Heat Pumps, Inc. | 62 | 4.8★ (294) | Winslow | — | — |
| 3 | Dave's World Augusta | 61 | 4.9★ (314) | Augusta, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Freedom Electric | 59 | 5.0★ (35) | Augusta, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Downeast Monitors Inc. | 58 | 5.0★ (19) | Winslow | — | — |
| 6 | Foss Hill Heating Services | 57 | 4.6★ (5) | Winslow | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Maine Heat Pumps & Electrical | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Winslow | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Mark Tracy Heating Commercial | 57 | 4.6★ (16) | Winslow | — | — |
| 9 | J E Carson Co Inc | 55 | 3.7★ (3) | Waterville, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Houle's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning | 55 | 3.9★ (103) | Waterville, 1 mi away | — | — |
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 381 Google reviews, the most in Winslow.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 294 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 18 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 314 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 12 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Winslow
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterville, 3 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterville, 1 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterville, 1 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 19 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterville, 1 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterville, 2 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 11 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Skowhegan, 17 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 19 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterville, 4 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 18 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 17 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Skowhegan, 15 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Fabian Oil | 50 | 4.6★ (20) | 16 mi |
| 27 | Williams Fuel Company | 50 | 4.7★ (34) | 24 mi |
| 28 | Bob Talley Plumbing Heating & Construction | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | In Winslow |
| 29 | RJ Energy Services Inc | 50 | 3.7★ (27) | 17 mi |
| 30 | 777 HVAC | 49 | 4.9★ (18) | 24 mi |
| 31 | Lambert Electric LLC | 49 | 4.9★ (45) | 9 mi |
| 32 | Mid-Maine Heating & Cooling | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 15 mi |
| 33 | Brian Bickford Plumbing & Heating LLC | 48 | 3.8★ (13) | 4 mi |
| 34 | The Breathable Home | 48 | 4.9★ (67) | 18 mi |
| 35 | Mechanical Services Inc. | 48 | 2.7★ (6) | 15 mi |
| 36 | BSR Systems Inc. | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 17 mi |
| 37 | Augusta Natural | 47 | 3.6★ (5) | 18 mi |
| 38 | Dead River Company | 45 | 3.9★ (155) | 17 mi |
| 39 | Graf Plumbing & Heating | 45 | 3.4★ (10) | 16 mi |
| 40 | Neil Chesley Plumbing & Heating | 44 | 4.2★ (5) | 25 mi |
11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Heating Systems | 19 mi | |
| BuzzBern's Heat Pump Service | 5.0★ (2) | In Winslow |
| Frank Bolduc Heating & Cooling | 22 mi | |
| Gerald Mackenzie Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | In Winslow |
| Icon Environmental Consultants of Maine | 20 mi | |
| Larrabee Plumbing & Heating | 21 mi | |
| Maine Heat Pump Cleanings | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Manchester Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Paul Gamache Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (1) | In Winslow |
| Waterville Maine Heating, Plumbing, Electrical, Air Conditioning Contractor | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| West Branch Tech | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Winslow. 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 Maine, 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 40 Winslow 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 Winslow 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 |