--- title: The 3 Best HVAC Contractors in Ames (2027 Edition) | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/ames/hvac-contractors/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Ames](https://thelocalthree.com/ames/) - [HVAC Contractors](https://thelocalthree.com/hvac-contractors/) - [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) - [For businesses](https://thelocalthree.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://thelocalthree.com/) 2. [Iowa](https://thelocalthree.com/iowa/) 3. [Ames](https://thelocalthree.com/ames/) 4. HVAC Contractors Ames · HVAC Contractors # The 3 Best HVAC Contractors in Ames 2027 Edition Three hvac contractors in Ames worth calling first, chosen from 3 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it. Updated November 4, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 3 hvac contractors we reviewed in Ames, these three had the strongest records: 849 public reviews between them, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [C AND K Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-bd800f4845dec2b2/) **4.9** from 574 reviews Based in Ames Coverage Based in Ames ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 3 hvac contractors we reviewed in Ames: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 515-233-1175](tel:+15152331175)[Website](http://www.callcandk.com/) Reader Favorite ## [Neighbors Heating and Cooling](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-e62327e976345ebe/) **4.9** from 237 reviews Based in Ames Coverage Based in Ames ### Why we picked them A large, loyal client base: 237 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 515-232-7777](tel:+15152327777)[Website](https://neighborscomfort.com/) Selection 03 ## [Ames Heating & Cooling Inc](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-26dd50ce30bb7313/) **4.5** from 38 reviews Based in Ames Coverage Based in Ames ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.5 from 38 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 515-292-3322](tel:+15152923322)[Website](https://amesheatandcool.com) At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected hvac contractors in Ames | | 01 C AND K Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing | 02 Neighbors Heating and Cooling | 03 Ames Heating & Cooling Inc | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 4.9 · 574 reviews | 4.9 · 237 reviews | 4.5 · 38 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Ames | Ames | Ames | Methodology ## How we selected these businesses Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies. [Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 1. **We start with everyone.** 3 hvac contractors in Ames, from public listings and review platforms. 2. **We remove the risky.** No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating. 3. **We read the record.** Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm. 4. **Editors keep three.** And write down who each one suits best. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). Local facts · Story ## Ames, by the numbers Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call. People per square mile 2,419 [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Land area 28.2 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Ames residents 68,220 [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025 Population change since 2020: from 66,437 (April 2020 base) +2.7% [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025 Public sources, checked November 4, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring hvac contractors in Ames: what to know first ### Check the license Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer. ### Compare written quotes Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included. ### Ask about the warranty In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell. ### Pay in stages Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in [our Ames cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/hvac-contractors-cost-ames/). Request a quote ## Ask our three for a price One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. Questions ## Questions about hvac contractors in Ames How did the editors choose these HVAC contractors in Ames? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 3 HVAC contractors for Ames. Which of these HVAC contractors in Ames has the best reviews? C AND K Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing has a 4.9 rating from 574 public reviews, the highest on this page. Are these HVAC contractors licensed? 3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check. How many quotes should I get for HVAC contractors in Ames? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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