--- title: The 3 Best HVAC Contractors in Wilmington | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/wilmington/hvac-contractors/ updated: 2026-11-03 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Wilmington](https://thelocalthree.com/wilmington/) - [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. [Delaware](https://thelocalthree.com/delaware/) 3. [Wilmington](https://thelocalthree.com/wilmington/) 4. HVAC Contractors Wilmington · HVAC Contractors # The 3 Best HVAC Contractors in Wilmington 2027 Edition Three hvac contractors in Wilmington worth calling first, chosen from 24 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it. Updated November 3, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 24 hvac contractors we reviewed in Wilmington, these three had the strongest records: 4,162 public reviews between them, averaging 4.9 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 3, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning of Wilmington](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-6801c57ef52a4c59/) **4.9** from 1448 reviews Based in Wilmington Coverage Based in Wilmington ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 24 hvac contractors we reviewed in Wilmington: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 302-449-9268](tel:+13024499268)[Website](https://www.onehourheatandair.com/wilmington/) Reader Favorite ## [Horizon Services - Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-64062687f143935d/) **4.8** from 2538 reviews Based in Wilmington Coverage Based in Wilmington ### Why we picked them More client reviews than any other selection: 2,538 of them, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 302-208-6255](tel:+13022086255)[Website](https://www.horizonservices.com) Selection 03 ## [Chadds Ford Climate Control, Inc.](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-fb4be8fc9f9ef108/) **4.9** from 176 reviews Based in Chadds Ford Coverage Based in Wilmington ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.9 from 176 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 610-388-9333](tel:+16103889333)[Website](http://www.chaddsfordclimatecontrol.com/) Beyond the three ## More HVAC contractors in Wilmington Other Wilmington companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 24 in all for this work. - Air Temp Solutions 4.9 · 738 - Gold Star Services 4.9 · 734 - Burns & McBride Home Comfort 4.8 · 603 - Maichle's Heating and Air Conditioning 4.9 · 168 - [Tri Elite Advisors Hvac](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-af3338c7be71b055/) 5.0 · 98 - Laury Heating Cooling & Plumbing 4.9 · 108 - ServiceMark Heating Cooling & Plumbing 4.8 · 145 - Hillside Oil Heating & Cooling 4.8 · 114 - [Stan Perkoski's Home Services](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-b7acb47616bbde26/) 4.7 · 188 - [Service Today Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electrical](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-f2b26c10787a23f7/) 4.7 · 128 - Enhanced Heating & Air Conditioning 4.9 · 44 - [Joseph Frederick & Sons](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-f370610253c714a7/) 4.8 · 58 - [Sps Mechanical Inc.](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-72cefe9a0735fa63/) 4.7 · 86 - Newport Auto Center 4.7 · 64 - Old School Heating & Cooling LLC 4.9 · 25 - Fletcher Plumbing, Heating, & A/C Inc. 4.9 · 18 - D&T Heating and Cooling 4.5 · 28 - Sinton Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. 4.5 · 28 - Family Heating & Cooling 4.3 · 54 - Peirce Phelps 4.3 · 18 - Perti Plumbing & HVAC 4.3 · 17 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected hvac contractors in Wilmington | | 01 One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning of Wilmington | 02 Horizon Services - Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical | 03 Chadds Ford Climate Control, Inc. | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 4.9 · 1448 reviews | 4.8 · 2538 reviews | 4.9 · 176 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Wilmington | Wilmington | Chadds Ford | 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.** 24 hvac contractors in Wilmington, 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 · New Castle ## Wilmington, 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 6,747 [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 10.9 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Wilmington residents 73,512 [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 70,916 (April 2020 base) +3.7% [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 3, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring hvac contractors in Wilmington: 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 Wilmington cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/hvac-contractors-cost-wilmington/). 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 Wilmington How did the editors choose these HVAC contractors in Wilmington? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 24 HVAC contractors for Wilmington. Which of these HVAC contractors in Wilmington has the best reviews? One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning of Wilmington has a 4.9 rating from 1448 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these HVAC contractors has the most reviews? Horizon Services - Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical, with 2538 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 Wilmington? Get at least three. 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