Selection 01
Southgate Automotive
- Based in
- Reno
- Coverage
- Based in Reno
Why we picked them
A steady public record: 5.0 from 68 reviews.
Checked Oct 2026
- Operating status
Reno · HVAC Contractors
The 3 Best HVAC Contractors in Reno
2027 Edition
Three hvac contractors in Reno worth calling first, chosen from 6 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.
Reader Favorite
Greg's Garage
- Based in
- Reno
- Coverage
- Based in Reno
Why we picked them
A large, loyal client base: 237 public reviews, averaging 4.3 out of 5.
Checked Oct 2026
- Operating status
Editor's Pick
Sierra Air Cooling Heating & Plumbing Reno
- Based in
- Reno
- Coverage
- Based in Reno
Why we picked them
The strongest overall record of the 6 hvac contractors we reviewed in Reno: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.
Checked Oct 2026
- Operating status
Beyond the three
More HVAC contractors in Reno
Other Reno companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 6 in all for this work.
- Savage And Son, Inc.4.7 · 92
- River City Plumbing4.9 · 40
- The Auto Hospital4.5 · 88
At a glance
The three, side by side
| 01Southgate Automotive | 02Greg's Garage | 03Sierra Air Cooling Heating & Plumbing Reno | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | – | Reader Favorite | Editor's Pick |
| Rating | 5.0 · 68 reviews | 4.3 · 237 reviews | 4.8 · 738 reviews |
| In business | – | – | – |
| Budget | – | – | – |
| Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask |
| License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| Based in | Reno | Reno | Reno |
Methodology
How we selected these businesses
Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.
- We start with everyone.6 hvac contractors in Reno, from public listings and review platforms.
- We remove the risky.No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating.
- We read the record.Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm.
- Editors keep three.And write down who each one suits best.
Local facts · Washoe
Reno, 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
- 2,595
- Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area · 2025
- Reno residents
- 283,621
- U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · July 1, 2025
- Population change since 2020: from 264,151 (April 2020 base)
- +7.4%
- U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025
Public sources, checked November 4, 2026.
Local guide
Hiring hvac contractors in Reno: 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 Reno cost guide.
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.
Questions
Questions about hvac contractors in Reno
- How did the editors choose these HVAC contractors in Reno?
- Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 6 HVAC contractors for Reno.
- Which of these HVAC contractors in Reno has the best reviews?
- Southgate Automotive has a 5.0 rating from 68 public reviews, the highest on this page.
- Which of these HVAC contractors has the most reviews?
- Sierra Air Cooling Heating & Plumbing Reno, with 738 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.
- 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 Reno?
- Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.
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