--- title: The 3 Best HVAC Contractors in Waterloo | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/waterloo/hvac-contractors/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Waterloo](https://thelocalthree.com/waterloo/) - [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. [Waterloo](https://thelocalthree.com/waterloo/) 4. HVAC Contractors Waterloo · HVAC Contractors # The 3 Best HVAC Contractors in Waterloo 2027 Edition Three hvac contractors in Waterloo worth calling first, chosen from 6 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 6 hvac contractors we reviewed in Waterloo, these three had the strongest records: 964 public reviews between them, averaging 4.6 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric And Fireplaces, Inc.](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-2b595943c8fc1468/) **4.8** from 898 reviews Based in Cedar Falls Coverage Based in Waterloo ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 6 hvac contractors we reviewed in Waterloo: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 319-214-0959](tel:+13192140959)[Website](https://www.daltonphc.com) Selection 02 ## [Petersen Hudson Hardware Plumbing & Heating](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-c141ca2ed6293a94/) **4.3** from 28 reviews Based in Hudson Coverage Based in Waterloo ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.3 from 28 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 319-988-3231](tel:+13199883231)[Website](http://www.petersenhhph.com/) Reader Favorite ## [Young Plumbing & Heating](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-506086bce8770566/) **4.7** from 38 reviews Based in Waterloo Coverage Based in Waterloo ### Why we picked them A large, loyal client base: 38 public reviews, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 319-234-4411](tel:+13192344411)[Website](https://www.youngphc.com) Beyond the three ## More HVAC contractors in Waterloo Other Waterloo companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 6 in all for this work. - Bergen Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc. 4.3 · 67 - [Mike Fereday Heating & Air Conditioning](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-124cb8b2db2d486a/) 4.6 · 25 - [Fereday Heating & Air Conditioning](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-f2b3f8beed0372dc/) 4.5 · 13 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected hvac contractors in Waterloo | | 01 Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric And Fireplaces, Inc. | 02 Petersen Hudson Hardware Plumbing & Heating | 03 Young Plumbing & Heating | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | – | Reader Favorite | | Rating | 4.8 · 898 reviews | 4.3 · 28 reviews | 4.7 · 38 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Cedar Falls | Hudson | Waterloo | 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.** 6 hvac contractors in Waterloo, 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 · Black Hawk ## Waterloo, 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 1,086 [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 61.6 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Waterloo residents 66,919 [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 67,307 (April 2020 base) -0.6% [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 Waterloo: 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 Waterloo cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/hvac-contractors-cost-waterloo/). 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 Waterloo How did the editors choose these HVAC contractors in Waterloo? 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 Waterloo. Which of these HVAC contractors in Waterloo has the best reviews? Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric And Fireplaces, Inc. has a 4.8 rating from 898 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 Waterloo? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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