HVAC Contractors Near You

Furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, ducts and refrigeration.

How Do You Choose Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors?

Check the license where your state or city requires one, ask for proof of insurance, and compare two or three written bids for the same scope. Typical lead time is same day to a week; longer in peak season. We list 5,425 heating and air conditioning contractors, most in Washington, Oregon, New York, where official records are available.

Updated November 6, 2026 · Source: listings downloaded November 6, 2026; cost and timing are our planning assumptions.

Photo illustration: Furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, ducts and refrigeration.

Top Questions to Ask

  1. What is your license number, and which state or city issued it?
  2. Can you send a current certificate of liability insurance and proof of workers’ compensation?
  3. Will the contract list the scope, materials, price, start and finish dates and payment schedule?
  4. Who pulls the permits, and are they included in the price?
  5. Who will run the job day to day, and will you use subcontractors?

See all 9 questions →

Good to Know

  • A proper load calculation matters more than matching the old unit’s size.
  • Compare the same size and efficiency across quotes.
StateListed
Washington1,781
Oregon584
New York418
Arizona214
Texas196
California191
Pennsylvania179
Florida125
Ohio109
North Carolina104
Virginia103
Colorado99
Michigan98
New Jersey94
Georgia89
Illinois84
Maryland70
Minnesota66
South Carolina65
Wisconsin62
Massachusetts58
Idaho51
Montana49
Indiana44
Missouri39
Tennessee39
Oklahoma35
Iowa34
Connecticut32
Louisiana31
Alabama28
Kansas26
Utah24
New Hampshire22
Arkansas21
Kentucky19
New Mexico17
Mississippi16
West Virginia16
Nevada14
South Dakota14
Maine13
Wyoming11
Nebraska10
Delaware7
Vermont7
Rhode Island5
North Dakota4
Alaska3
District of Columbia3
Hawaii2

Common Questions

How long do heating and air conditioning contractors take to book?

Typical lead time is same day to a week; longer in peak season. Busy seasons and material lead times can add more. Ask for start and finish dates in the contract.

How much do heating and air conditioning contractors cost?

As a planning figure, expect varies widely; compare the system size, efficiency rating and warranty. Prices vary widely by city, access and materials, so get two or three written bids for the same scope.

What should you ask a HVAC contractor before hiring?

Start with: What is your license number, and which state or city issued it; Can you send a current certificate of liability insurance and proof of workers’ compensation; Will the contract list the scope, materials, price, start and finish dates and payment schedule. Our full list has 9 questions.

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Examples With Full Profiles

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Moore Heating

1801 East Dowling Road, Anchorage, AK

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Sources: Washington L&I, Oregon CCB and New York DOL open data; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Data last updated November 6, 2026 · Sources & method