--- title: The 3 Best HVAC Contractors in Des Moines | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/des-moines/hvac-contractors/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Des Moines](https://thelocalthree.com/des-moines/) - [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. [Des Moines](https://thelocalthree.com/des-moines/) 4. HVAC Contractors Des Moines · HVAC Contractors # The 3 Best HVAC Contractors in Des Moines 2027 Edition Three hvac contractors in Des Moines worth calling first, chosen from 12 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 12 hvac contractors we reviewed in Des Moines, these three had the strongest records: 471 public reviews between them, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Des Moines Comfort](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-a437dabb6d14e6ab/) **5.0** from 357 reviews Based in Des Moines Coverage Based in Des Moines ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 12 hvac contractors we reviewed in Des Moines: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 515-266-4660](tel:+15152664660)[Website](http://www.desmoinescomfort.com/) Reader Favorite ## [Des Moines Heating & Cooling](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-382717a0ddf7b682/) **4.7** from 76 reviews Based in Des Moines Coverage Based in Des Moines ### Why we picked them A large, loyal client base: 76 public reviews, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 515-282-7086](tel:+15152827086)[Website](https://desmoinesheatingandcooling.com/) Selection 03 ## [Nichols Controls and Supply Inc](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-56e3caa17d6c0244/) **4.5** from 38 reviews Based in Des Moines Coverage Based in Des Moines ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.5 from 38 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 515-564-0437](tel:+15155640437)[Website](http://www.nicholscontrols.com/) Beyond the three ## More HVAC contractors in Des Moines Other Des Moines companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 12 in all for this work. - [Modern Heating & Air](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-c28bd5181f54f648/) 5.0 · 298 - [Bell Brothers Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-ef426f637ac7c90f/) 4.8 · 638 - [Roberts Heating, Cooling and Plumbing](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-a26b0f5dd9d57cbf/) 4.9 · 135 - Wyckoff Heating & Cooling 4.7 · 178 - [Connett Services](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-7e9b37c234486406/) 4.6 · 278 - Metro Heating & Cooling 4.7 · 108 - Mickle Electric Heating Inc 4.4 · 45 - Thrasher Service Corp 4.2 · 66 - [Green's Appliance, Heating & Cooling](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-f1aa3b98d6fe1813/) 4.1 · 128 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected hvac contractors in Des Moines | | 01 Des Moines Comfort | 02 Des Moines Heating & Cooling | 03 Nichols Controls and Supply Inc | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 5.0 · 357 reviews | 4.7 · 76 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 | Des Moines | Des Moines | Des Moines | 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.** 12 hvac contractors in Des Moines, 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 · Polk ## Des Moines, 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 2,406 [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 88.2 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Des Moines residents 212,086 [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 214,032 (April 2020 base) -0.9% [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 Des Moines: 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 Des Moines cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/hvac-contractors-cost-des-moines/). 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 Des Moines How did the editors choose these HVAC contractors in Des Moines? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 12 HVAC contractors for Des Moines. Which of these HVAC contractors in Des Moines has the best reviews? Des Moines Comfort has a 5.0 rating from 357 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 Des Moines? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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