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Central Heating and Air Conditioning
Certified Best Pick

Central Heating and Air Conditioning

4.9·181 reviews
Certified Pro

"We have customers that were with us when my father began the business in 1947. As a company recognized for its training excellence, Central's technicians have the knowledge and resources to serve our customers' needs. We stand behind every job, no matter how large or small, with a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee."

29th year as a Best Pick Licensed Insured Workers' Comp
(678) 712-7862 View Profile
Casteel Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical
Certified Best Pick

Casteel Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical

4.8·5,502 reviews
Certified Pro

"At Casteel, we're serious about taking 'Amazing Care' of you! That means we'll care for your home as if it's our own. If you aren't completely satisfied, we'll refund your money. That's just one of the reasons families trust Casteel for outstanding heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical service."

18th year as a Best Pick Licensed Insured Workers' Comp
(678) 207-5469 View Profile
McHenry Heating & Air, Inc.
Certified Best Pick

McHenry Heating & Air, Inc.

4.8·75 reviews
Certified Pro

"We're a family-operated business that strives to provide a helpful, friendly environment for our clients while giving back to the surrounding communities. We are honest, and we stand by the quality of our work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week."

16th year as a Best Pick Insured Workers' Comp
(847) 315-9100 View Profile
Ravinia Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Electric
Certified Best Pick

Ravinia Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Electric

4.9·1,453 reviews
Certified Pro

"Our customers have trusted us since 1928 to repair or replace almost any home system related to plumbing, gas piping, drains, sewers, heating, cooling, electric, or generators. They can call us 24/7/365 and know that a real person will answer the phone and background checked, drug tested technicians will arrive at their door."

16th year as a Best Pick Licensed Insured Workers' Comp
(847) 406-5047 View Profile
Besco Air, Inc.
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Besco Air, Inc.

4.9·458 reviews
Certified Pro

"I love helping our customers in any way I can. Whether it's just a small repair or a complete home installation, we're always there for you, 24 hours a day. Our motto is: 'Large enough to serve, small enough to care.'"

16th year as a Best Pick Insured Workers' Comp
(847) 388-5260 View Profile
ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric
Certified Best Pick

ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric

4.5·2,585 reviews
Certified Pro

"Being a family-owned business that started in plumbing over 75 years ago, ABC is the company thousands of homeowners have counted on to the get job done and done right. If you've got a leaky pipe, a bad water heater, or a kitchen faucet that you need help with, you can make one call to ABC and Consider It Done."

16th year as a Best Pick Licensed Insured Workers' Comp
(847) 241-2628 View Profile
Dallas Plumbing & Air Conditioning
Certified Best Pick

Dallas Plumbing & Air Conditioning

4.5·673 reviews
Certified Pro

"Dallas Plumbing & Air Conditioning offers the industry's strongest warranty promise. We stand behind every service and installation with unmatched confidence. For 120+ years, Dallas families have trusted us for plumbing and HVAC solutions that last, and we back that trust with warranties that no one else in the industry can match."

16th year as a Best Pick Licensed Insured
(972) 357-0047 View Profile
Total Air & Heat Co.
Certified Best Pick

Total Air & Heat Co.

4.9·1,042 reviews
Certified Pro

"The trades are ruled by private equity these days, but not us! Our third-generation business is family owned and run. You are important to us and we want a long-term relationship with you, not extreme profits today like private equity. With 69+ years in business, we truly are extraordinary people providing extraordinary service!"

16th year as a Best Pick Licensed Insured
(469) 437-8650 View Profile
M.E. Flow, Inc.
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M.E. Flow, Inc.

4.7·576 reviews
Certified Pro

"We're thankful to our customers for letting us serve them over the years. We believe they stay with us and refer their friends to us because of the foundation the business was built on by previous generations. M.E. Flow has many long-term customers who tell us they use us because they like that it's a family business: one of honor and integrity."

16th year as a Best Pick Licensed Insured Workers' Comp
(703) 743-7675 View Profile

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Coppell

"Inspect attic insulation and advise about replacement. Determine any pest control action needed to be taken as part of..."

Sep 25, 2024
Irving

"Need a new ac unit. Ours is VERY old and leaking"

May 28, 2019
RIVERDALE

"AC SERVICE"

Mar 29, 2020
Canton

"I have an air conditioner unit that keeps starting and stopping. Lack of Freon? Can you please tell me how much you cha..."

Jul 16, 2019
Atlanta

"Our furnace cut out on us last night, the fan can come on if switched to on position but no heat will come out. We are f..."

Jan 26, 2025
Chicago

"Two separate CA and Heating systems. One is leaking water (Maybe a clogged condensate drain line.) Might as well perfo..."

Aug 10, 2021
Houston

"I would like an inspection of the attic and garage for mold. There was a leak during Harvey but landlord did not addre..."

Nov 15, 2017
Jonesboro

"The fan outside isn’t spinning for cool A/C"

Jun 14, 2025
Jonesboro

"Air Conditioning not cooling house, and Summer service."

May 22, 2020
niles

"on my home furnace (york) I had a heating company come out and they said my a/c radiator is clogged up (cooling coils)ab..."

Apr 21, 2021
Fairburn

"My outside unit's fan belt does not turn when I turn the unit on, therefore, I am just receiving air from the fan. I ha..."

Jun 15, 2018
Atlanta

"Looking to replace a McQuay Heat Pump HVAC system in a10th floor apt of a highrise in Midtown with a new HVAC. Apt is a..."

Sep 14, 2017

Verified Reviews for Air Conditioning & Heating

"They all performed their jobs professionally. Extremely cordial and polite. Answering all my questions without me worrying about any misleading comments or adding extra things I don’t need for the work needed. Great bunch of guys."
Snappy Electric, Plumbing, Heating, & Air
Review by Talia W. • Atlanta, GA
"Ken was a great salesperson. He was very thorough, and very knowledgeable."
Central Heating and Air Conditioning
Review by Michele K. • Suwanee, GA
"I am very satisfied. The technician was very polite and did a great job."
R.S. Andrews Services, Inc.
Review by Verified Homeowner • Atlanta, GA
"The owner is very responsible diligent, prompt and all the were nothing but respectful and great also the quality of work was done efficiently."
TE Certified Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Review by Felicia A. • Alpharetta, GA
"They did a great job installing my HVAC. They did it within the time they said they would. They explained how everything worked, so I was pretty happy with it."
Casteel Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical
Review by Verified Homeowner • Kennesaw, GA
"We've always used Estes Services because of their reliability and because they are great!"
Estes Services, Heat, Air, Plumbing & Electrical
Review by John P. • Kennesaw, GA

About Air Conditioning & Heating

Does your air conditioning have a hard time cooling down your house? Is your furnace or boiler struggling to keep you warm? From heating and cooling repairs to replacements and installation, Best Pick Reports is the best way to hire local HVAC pros with confidence. We look at local customer reviews to find the best air conditioning and heating experts in your area. Then we independently verify they have the proper licensing and insurance. We also offer the exclusive Best Pick Guarantee. If you have a service issue, we will work with the heating and cooling company to resolve the problem. You might even get up to $2,500 back. The Best Pick Guarantee is a completely free service offered for all of our certified local pros.
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Reasons to Hire a Best Pick Air Conditioning and Heating Company

    • Verified Excellence:We thoroughly research each heating and air conditioning company, looking at recent customer reviews and verifying they have the necessary licenses and insurance.

    • Annual Evaluations:Each air conditioning and heating company is reevaluated each year to ensure they continue to offer excellent customer service and maintain all licenses and insurance.

    • Best Pick Guarantee:We stand behind our heating and cooling pros. If you are unhappy with their work, we will help fix the situation or even refund you up to $2,500.

Reasons to Hire a Best Pick Air Conditioning and Heating Company

FAQs and Tips About Air Conditioning and Heating Services

Gas furnaces. Gas furnace efficiency is measured as AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency). The AFUE number is the percentage of fuel burned and converted into heat by the furnace. As AFUE increases, the cost to heat a home goes down. The current minimum AFUE rating for gas furnaces is 80. This rating means that the furnace turns 80 percent of the fuel it uses into heat. An AFUE of 80 is good, but there are more efficient options on the market.Heat pumps and air conditioners. The SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating is the primary efficiency rating of electric HVAC equipment. This means that both heat pumps and air conditioners have a SEER rating. A higher SEER rating equals higher efficiency and lower power bills. The current standards are a minimum of 14 SEER in southern regions and 13 SEER in northern regions. As a comparison, a 15-year-old air conditioning unit would likely have a SEER rating of around 6. Replacing a 15-year-old unit with a new unit would cut cooling costs by more than half.
Insulation. Insulation helps maintain consistent temperatures in your house. It also lessens the burden on your HVAC system to maintain those temperatures. Adding insulation to an inadequately insulated home can substantially reduce energy bills. The most common places to add insulation are attics and crawl spaces. Some HVAC contractors can do an energy audit of your home to pinpoint the areas that most need insulation.Programmable thermostats. Programmable thermostats store unique settings for different times of the day. When no one is home, the thermostat can let the house get cooler than normal (or warmer, depending on the season). The thermostat can then raise (or lower) the temperature before everyone comes back home. Programmable thermostats that are also Wi-Fi connected are easy to find and offer lots of features. You can adjust a Wi-Fi thermostat via smartphone app.Duct sealing. HVAC ductwork can leak 30 to 35 percent of the system capacity into attics and crawl spaces. That’s cooled or heated air you’re paying for but not using. Sealing the ducts in your house can lower energy costs and boost air circulation through the rooms.Hydronic heating. Hydronic units are also called boilers. They heat your home by circulating hot water through tubing in the walls and floors. Boilers produce steady, even heat. The cost of installation is greater than a conventional HVAC system. But if you want to shrink your carbon footprint and save money in the long run, a boiler is a great option. High-efficiency boilers can reduce fuel consumption by up to 40 percent and cut heating costs by as much as 30 percent on average.
Sizing a system. Correctly sizing an HVAC system is extremely important. If the system is too small, it won’t do a good job of controlling the temperature of the house on really hot or cold days. On the other hand, if the system is too large, it will cycle on and off frequently. This can result in excess noise, lower efficiency, and humidity issues. Your contractor should use the Manual J formula to make sure your HVAC system is the right size for your house.Permits. Most cities require building permits for HVAC system installation or replacement. A building permit means that an inspector will review the completed job to ensure it is up to code.
Before calling in a contractor, make sure the problem with your HVAC system is not one that you can fix yourself. The following are simple problems with relatively quick fixes:System does not run. A lack of electric power is a common reason that an air conditioning or heating unit will not run. Before calling the experts, reset all circuit breakers or check all fuses in the main electrical panel to ensure the unit has power. If the problem continues, get a professional involved.Water leaks. One of the primary functions of air conditioning systems is to remove moisture from the home. That water pulled from the air drains out of your house via the condensate drain. Depending on the location of your system, water may leak onto your floor or ceiling if the condensate drain line clogs. Attic systems typically have two drain lines. The primary line drains into your plumbing system. A secondary line should run to the eave of the house and drain outdoors. If water is running out of the secondary line, it usually means the primary drain is clogged. Unclogging the line may fix the problem. See the owner’s manual for specific instructions.Unit freezes up. Insufficient airflow or not enough refrigerant can cause units to freeze and stop working. If air is not coming out of the vents, check to see if the fan is working. If the fan is running, check the inside unit for signs of ice around the coils. This problem is often caused by a dirty filter or low refrigerant.When the filter is dirty, air cannot pass over the coils, and condensation freezes. To fix this, try replacing the filter. If this does not work, there may be a refrigerant leak. Before calling an expert, turn the unit off, and give the ice time to melt. Until the ice has melted, the technician will not be able to diagnose and fix the problem.
Minor HVAC system problems can lead to expensive repairs. Because these small issues often go unnoticed, it’s important to stick to a routine maintenance schedule. In fact, an estimated half of all emergency service calls could be avoided with routine service. Many companies sell annual contracts that include two routine maintenance visits. Routine safety checks on gas HVAC systems are especially important. Each year, many people in the US die from carbon monoxide poisoning. Regular service can also reduce your need for a contractor during peak seasons.
  • HVAC system installation, repair, and replacement
  • System inspections and maintenance
  • Water leaks from drain line clogs
  • Condenser coil cleaning
  • Filter cleaning and replacement
  • Cracked heat exchangers
  • Poor system capacity and/or efficiency
  • Air duct sealing and cleaning
  • Carbon monoxide leaks
  • Poor indoor air quality
  • Humidity control
  • Insufficient insulation
Certification Standards

How Air Conditioning & Heating Companies Earn Best Pick Certification

Only air conditioning & heating companies that meet our strict standards earn Best Pick status.

Customer Satisfaction

Air Conditioning & Heating companies must maintain a 4.0+ rating and an 80% recommendation rate.

Licensing & Insurance

Current state contractor license verification and general liability insurance for air conditioning & heating work

Business Stability

Minimum 1 year in business with established local presence

Verified State Standing

Maintain active business registration and in good standing with the state

Operational Excellence

Consistent air conditioning & heating service quality across all projects

Annual Re-Certification

Must re-qualify every year through new research

Learn More About Our Research Process

Why Best Pick Reports?

01

Independent Consumer Research

We conduct extensive satisfaction surveys and analyze thousands of customer experiences annually.

02

Cannot Buy Placement

Companies earn Best Pick certification through performance alone. Only businesses with 80%+ recommendation rates qualify.

03

Re-Certified Every Year

Best Pick status isn't permanent. Every certified company must re-qualify annually.

04

$2,500 Guarantee

We stand behind our certified companies with a financial guarantee up to $2,500.

Homeowner Advice

How to Choose a Air Conditioning & Heating Company

Not sure what to look for when hiring an air conditioning & heating company? Here's our expert guidance.

What to Look for in a Contractor

What to Look for in a Contractor

Key things to look for when choosing an air conditioning & heating contractor.

  • Valid state contractor license and local permits
  • General liability and workers compensation insurance
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in air conditioning & heating
  • Clear written estimates before work begins
  • Warranty on parts and labor

Questions to Ask

Questions to Ask

Questions to ask when hiring an air conditioning & heating contractor.

  • Are you licensed and insured?
  • Do you provide written estimates?
  • What is your warranty policy?
  • Will you pull necessary permits?
  • What is your timeline for completion?

Red Flags to Avoid

Red Flags to Avoid

Red flags to avoid when choosing an air conditioning & heating contractor.

  • Pressure to sign immediately
  • Requests for full payment upfront
  • No written contract or documentation
  • Significantly lower bids than competitors
  • Reluctance to provide references