Salem · HVAC Contractors

The 3 Best HVAC Contractors in Salem

2027 Edition

Three hvac contractors in Salem worth calling first, chosen from 14 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.

Updated By the Local Three editors How we select

Editor's Pick

Mill Creek Heating

4.8 from 235 reviews

Based in
Turner
Coverage
Based in Salem

Why we picked them

The strongest overall record of the 14 hvac contractors we reviewed in Salem: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.

Checked Oct 2026
  • Operating status

Beyond the three

More HVAC contractors in Salem

Other Salem companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 14 in all for this work.

At a glance

The three, side by side

Comparison of the selected hvac contractors in Salem
01Mill Creek Heating02Real Tech Auto & Truck Repair03Salem Heating & Sheet Metal
Best forEditor's PickReader Favorite–
Rating4.8 · 235 reviews4.7 · 174 reviews4.4 · 78 reviews
In business–––
Budget–––
Free estimateAskAskAsk
LicenseNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yet
Based inTurnerSalemSalem

Methodology

How we selected these businesses

Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.

Read the full methodology

  1. We start with everyone.14 hvac contractors in Salem, 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.

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Local facts · Marion

Salem, 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.

Land area
49.0 sq mi
U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
Population change since 2020: from 175,516 (April 2020 base)
+3.6%
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025

Public sources, checked November 5, 2026.

Local guide

Hiring hvac contractors in Salem: 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 Salem cost guide.

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Questions

Questions about hvac contractors in Salem

How did the editors choose these HVAC contractors in Salem?
Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 14 HVAC contractors for Salem.
Which of these HVAC contractors in Salem has the best reviews?
Mill Creek Heating has a 4.8 rating from 235 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 Salem?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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