Top 7 HVAC companies in Salt Lake, Utah
Bayesian-adjusted ratings from public listings place these seven firms at the top for Salt Lake County. Local costs, permits, and incentives shape the practical choices.

The top seven firms cluster tightly around adjusted scores of 4.805 to 4.893 after Bayesian pull toward the national mean of 4.764. All hold 5.0 raw ratings on limited review counts. Homeowners must verify current DOPL status and local permits directly before any work.
Salt Lake County holds 1,160,437 residents. Public listings show seven firms with perfect 5.0 raw ratings on review counts from three to eighteen. A Bayesian adjustment toward the national mean of 4.764 produces the published order. All operate from Salt Lake City or South Salt Lake addresses. Installed costs, labor rates, and permit fees appear in the data alongside statewide licensing rules and 2026 incentive status.
How to choose
Check the DOPL Construction Business Registry for an active S350 classification before any contact. Confirm whether the city where work will occur also requires a separate business license. Review the listed address and phone against the registry entry. Ask specifically how the contractor sizes equipment for 5,000 heating degree days and 10 °F winter design conditions. Request written confirmation that fresh-air intake meets local inversion standards. Compare the published labor rate of $110 per hour against any quoted changeout price.
The shortlist
Companies are ranked by a Bayesian-adjusted rating: a company's star rating is pulled toward the national mean until it has enough reviews to stand on its own, so a 5.0 from four customers does not outrank a 4.9 from two hundred. Small tie-breakers apply for a public website, for being listed as an HVAC specialist rather than a general contractor, and for published 24/7 availability. This is a shortlist built from public listing data, not a review of work performed.
HB HVAC Services Utah
HB HVAC Services Utah sits at 2476 S 1300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84106 and can be reached at (801) 810-7201. Its listing shows a general-contractor category without 24/7 availability. The firm posted eighteen reviews at a raw 5.0 that adjusted downward to 4.893 because the count remains modest relative to the national mean of 4.764. The website tie-breaker lifted its final position. These figures say nothing about actual workmanship or response time on any given job.
American Heating And Cooling
American Heating And Cooling operates from 3423 S State St #2, South Salt Lake, UT 84115 and lists the number (385) 336-0988. It appears as a general contractor with a website but no 24/7 claim. Fifteen reviews produced a raw 5.0 pulled to 4.883 after Bayesian adjustment. The modest review volume kept the score close to the mean. The data cannot reveal whether the firm maintains its own installation crews or subcontracts.
OneAir HVAC Repair Salt Lake City
OneAir HVAC Repair Salt Lake City lists 65 West 700 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 and the phone (801) 457-7404. Its general-contractor entry includes both a website and published 24/7 availability. Ten reviews at raw 5.0 adjusted to 4.883. The 24/7 signal provided the tie-breaker that placed it ahead of the next firm despite fewer reviews. The numbers give no indication of parts inventory or typical winter response volume.
ChilledComfort AC Services
ChilledComfort AC Services is located at 2150 S W Temple St Fl 4, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 and answers at (385) 295-9632. The general-contractor listing includes a website but no 24/7 flag. Thirteen reviews yielded a raw 5.0 adjusted downward to 4.875. The review count produced a smaller downward shift than firms with fewer entries. Nothing in the listing data addresses warranty handling or technician certification.
Salt Lake City Heating & Air Conditioning
Salt Lake City Heating & Air Conditioning appears at 1363 Major St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 with the contact (801) 730-0184. It shows as a general contractor without a website or 24/7 listing. Sixteen reviews at raw 5.0 adjusted to 4.846. The adjustment distance reflects the still-limited sample size relative to the national mean. The absence of a website removes one tie-breaker that higher-ranked firms received.
Salt Lake City HVAC Solutions
Salt Lake City HVAC Solutions lists 163 Navajo St, Salt Lake City, UT 84104 and the number (385) 520-2180. Its category reads Services rather than general contractor and it shows no website or 24/7 availability. Nine reviews at raw 5.0 adjusted to 4.818. The smaller review count produced a larger downward movement toward the mean. The data cannot indicate whether the firm carries its own service vehicles or relies on dispatch from another location.
Ac Repair & Hvac Pro's of West Valley City
Ac Repair & Hvac Pro's of West Valley City operates from 1872 S 300 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 and can be called at (801) 845-2891. The general-contractor entry includes published 24/7 availability but no website. Three reviews at raw 5.0 adjusted to 4.805. The very low count created the largest Bayesian shift of the group. The figures supply no information on whether the firm maintains inventory suited to 96 °F summer design days.
Cost
Installed costs in the county show two distinct sources. One dataset places a typical full system at $9,550 within a band of $8,600 to $10,500. A separate 2025 invoice compilation reports an average of $18,497 with an upper quartile of $27,600. Labor is stated at $110 per hour. Permit fees range from $100 to $350 depending on jurisdiction. The two cost sources disagree by roughly double; homeowners should request itemized quotes that separate equipment, labor, and permit charges. Altitude derating and the need for proper combustion-air provisions can add line items not captured in national averages.
Licensing and permits
Utah HVAC contractor licensure is administered at the state level by the Utah Department of Commerce — Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL). The current classification is S350 for warm-air heating and refrigeration work. A B100 general-building contractor may also perform HVAC on single-family or up to four-unit multifamily buildings. A new H100 classification is scheduled to phase in beginning April 20, 2026, with a grandfather window through November 30, 2027, though the live registry still shows only S350. DOPL requires general-liability insurance at limits set by rule; third-party reports indicate minimums will rise to $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate in 2026. Permits remain a local matter issued by city or county building departments even though the contractor license is statewide. Salt Lake City, for example, requires a separate business license for mechanical contractors.
Incentives
Utah Home Energy Rebates through the Office of Energy Development remain conditionally approved with launch delayed. Planned heat-pump rebates reach $8,000. No state tax credit exists. Utility programs from Rocky Mountain Power wattsmart and Dominion Energy Utah ThermWise offer $200 to $1,500 but require use of a participating contractor. Federal 25C and 25D credits expired at the end of 2025, leaving no residential HVAC tax credit for 2026. The 48E investment tax credit survives only for commercial or third-party-owned systems. Homeowners must therefore select an installer already enrolled in the relevant utility network to capture any available rebate.
Climate
Salt Lake City sits in IECC zone 5B with a dry moisture regime. Heating degree days total 5,000 while cooling degree days reach only 1,200, confirming a heating-leaning mixed load. Winter design temperature is 10 °F and summer design reaches 96 °F. Humidity stays very low, producing minimal latent load and making evaporative cooling viable. Natural gas remains the dominant heating fuel, though heat pumps perform adequately with backup. Altitude derating must be applied to both combustion equipment and cooling coils. Peak service demand occurs in winter. Proper fresh-air intake design becomes important during inversion events. Equipment sizing must account for the large diurnal temperature swings typical of the Wasatch Front.
Public listing data alone cannot confirm workmanship quality or current insurance certificates. Homeowners should verify every license entry directly with DOPL and request local permit history before signing any contract.
Advantages and drawbacks
- High raw ratings across all listed firms
- Several firms publish websites and one offers 24/7 availability
- Statewide S350 licensing through DOPL with local business license overlays
- Review counts remain low for most firms, limiting statistical weight
- Most operate as general contractors rather than HVAC specialists
- No firm shows both a website and 24/7 listing except one
Questions readers ask
Who are the top 7 HVAC companies in Salt Lake, Utah?
HB HVAC Services Utah ranks first, followed by American Heating And Cooling, OneAir HVAC Repair Salt Lake City, ChilledComfort AC Services, Salt Lake City Heating & Air Conditioning, Salt Lake City HVAC Solutions, and Ac Repair & Hvac Pro's of West Valley City.
How much does HVAC repair or installation cost in Salt Lake, Utah?
Typical full-system installs range from $8,600 to $10,500 with a midpoint of $9,550. One 2025 invoice source shows an average of $18,497 and upper quartile of $27,600. Labor runs $110 per hour and permits cost $100 to $350.
What should you look for when hiring an HVAC contractor in Salt Lake, Utah?
Check the DOPL Construction Business Registry for an active S350 license, confirm any required city business license, request references tied to the listed address, and ask how the contractor accounts for altitude derating and winter inversion filtration needs.
Are HVAC companies in Salt Lake, Utah licensed and insured?
Utah requires S350 HVAC Contractor licensure through DOPL for statewide work. General liability insurance is mandated though exact limits were not confirmed in the current registry session. Cities such as Salt Lake City add separate business license rules.
How fast can you get an HVAC technician in Salt Lake, Utah?
One firm lists published 24/7 availability. The remaining six do not. Actual response times depend on current workload and cannot be read from listing data alone.
Do you need a permit to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Salt Lake, Utah?
Permits are issued by the local city or county building department even though contractor licensing is statewide. Salt Lake City requires a mechanical permit for furnace or AC changeouts in addition to any business license.
Sources
- AHRI Directory of Certified Product Performance ↗ AHRI
- ENERGY STAR Certified Heating and Cooling Equipment ↗ US EPA
- Appliance and Equipment Standards Program ↗ US Department of Energy
- Occupational Employment and Wages: HVAC Mechanics and Installers ↗ US Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Utah Department of Commerce — Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) ↗ Utah
- Salt Lake County, Utah data profile ↗ US Census Bureau


