8 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in York: J & R Heating and Air Conditioning, CR Score 96/100; 4.9★ from 140 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Star Ct plumbing Heating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 8.
Most-reviewed: Critel Enterprises LLC, 80 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 8 ranked after J & R Heating and Air Conditioning; ranked #2.
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8 York HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 8 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J & R Heating and Air Conditioning | 96 | 4.9★ (140) | York | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Critel Enterprises LLC | 87 | 4.9★ (80) | York | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | McCormick's Heating & Air Conditioning | 80 | 4.6★ (42) | York | — | — |
| 4 | Star Ct plumbing Heating | 79 | 5.0★ (7) | Bridgeport, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Ron & Jerry's Plumbing Heating | 78 | 4.9★ (10) | York | — | — |
| 6 | Ronco Plumbing & Heating Inc | 78 | 4.5★ (8) | York | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | York Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. | 76 | 4.5★ (12) | York | — | — |
| 8 | Central Nebraska Refrigeration | 75 | 5.0★ (5) | York | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 140 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (140).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in York
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in York
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bridgeport, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in York
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in York
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in York
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in York
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for York. 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 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.
We scored 8 York 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 York 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 |