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HVAC Contractors HVAC Contractors · Salem Guide # 10 Salem HVAC Contractors Worth Knowing Our local guide to finding hvac contractors in 2027: 10 businesses, and what each does best. By **the editors of The Local List** Updated November 5, 2026 14 businesses considered Ask around Salem for hvac contractors and you’ll hear a handful of names and three quotes that look nothing alike. These 10 stood out from the 14 we compared. They aren’t ranked: each carries a label for what it does best. **How we chose** Open businesses with a phone number and enough real reviews to judge fairly, compared on ratings, review history, years in business and record checks. No business paid to be included. [Read our full methodology](https://readthelocallist.com/how-we-choose/) · [How we make money](https://readthelocallist.com/how-we-make-money/) · [Spotted an error?](https://readthelocallist.com/corrections/) The list ## 10 hvac contractors, and what each does best ### [Mill Creek Heating](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-e2c534c82d365987/) Turner · Based here Mill Creek Heating holds a 4.8 average from 235 public reviews. - Operating status checked [Website](https://linktr.ee/millcreekheating)[+1 503-749-1000](tel:+15037491000) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-e2c534c82d365987/) ### [Real Tech Auto & Truck Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-518e2a0d1b54e332/) Salem · Based here Real Tech Auto & Truck Repair holds a 4.7 average from 174 public reviews. - Operating status checked [Website](http://realtimeautorepair.com/)[+1 503-378-7976](tel:+15033787976) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-518e2a0d1b54e332/) ### [Salem Heating & Sheet Metal](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-3603e912c3711fd3/) Salem · Based here Salem Heating & Sheet Metal holds a 4.4 average from 78 public reviews. - Operating status checked [Website](http://www.salemheatingandsheetmetalinc.com/)[+1 503-581-1536](tel:+15035811536) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-3603e912c3711fd3/) Also on the list #### [Woodward Heating, Air & Plumbing](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-f4a216e7b8caaeca/) 4.9 · 868 reviews Editor’s Pick Salem - Operating status checked [Website](http://www.woodwardheating.com)[+1 503-749-0555](tel:+15037490555) Request a quote #### [Advantage Heating & Air Conditioning](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-a4a84d219e9bbbd0/) 4.9 · 668 reviews Reader Favorite Salem - Operating status checked [Website](https://www.advantageheatingllc.com)[+1 503-393-5315](tel:+15033935315) Request a quote #### [The Heat Pump Store](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-1beca47002703b4c/) 4.7 · 48 reviews Independence - Operating status checked [Website](https://theheatpumpstore.com/salem/)[+1 503-606-9165](tel:+15036069165) Request a quote #### [Ductless By Design, Llc](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-7918c76f3d3781ee/) 5.0 · 16 reviews Salem - Operating status checked [Website](https://ductlessbydesign.net)[+1 971-701-6350](tel:+19717016350) Request a quote #### [Day Heating](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-83ea99816d0ecdd2/) 4.6 · 34 reviews Salem - Operating status checked [Website](https://dayheating.com/)[+1 503-363-4822](tel:+15033634822) Request a quote #### [C.J. Hansen Company, Inc.](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-d08d2f072793b5d6/) 4.9 · 13 reviews Salem - Operating status checked [Website](http://www.cjhansen.com/)[+1 503-362-3643](tel:+15033623643) Request a quote #### [Sears Appliance Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-d95c6f14ee659d1d/) 4.2 · 228 reviews Salem - Operating status checked [Website](https://vortexductcleaning.com)[+1 503-616-2352](tel:+15036162352) Request a quote Also considered ## More HVAC contractors in Salem The other businesses we compared for this guide. Ratings and review counts are from public review platforms. - [Melton's Heating & Air Conditioning Inc](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-ccf334fac9ab749f/) · Salem · 4.3 from 78 reviews - **James Heating & Air Conditioning** · Salem · 4.2 from 28 reviews - [Gagle's Heating](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-9148920eaf11758f/) · Salem · 4.1 from 38 reviews - [Jet Industries, Inc.](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-ebb4b11c59bf82d0/) · Salem · 4.0 from 78 reviews Side by side ## The 10 at a glance HVAC Contractors, Salem, November 5, 2026 | Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Mill Creek Heating | – | 4.8 | 235 | – | – | | Real Tech Auto & Truck Repair | – | 4.7 | 174 | – | – | | Salem Heating & Sheet Metal | – | 4.4 | 78 | – | – | | Woodward Heating, Air & Plumbing | Editor’s Pick | 4.9 | 868 | – | – | | Advantage Heating & Air Conditioning | Reader Favorite | 4.9 | 668 | – | – | | The Heat Pump Store | – | 4.7 | 48 | – | – | | Ductless By Design, Llc | – | 5.0 | 16 | – | – | | Day Heating | – | 4.6 | 34 | – | – | | C.J. Hansen Company, Inc. | – | 4.9 | 13 | – | – | | Sears Appliance Repair | – | 4.2 | 228 | – | – | On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every column. Hiring guide ## Before you sign with anyone on this list The best businesses welcome these questions. If a company dodges them, keep looking. 1. **Check the license.** Where your state requires one for this work, look it up on the state’s licensing site before anyone visits, not after. 2. **Get written quotes for the same scope.** Ask each company to price the same job, materials and equipment so you’re comparing like with like. Our [Salem cost guide](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/hvac-contractors-cost-salem/) shows what drives the price. 3. **Ask who handles permits.** If the job needs one, the company should pull it and tell you how long it usually takes. 4. **Read the payment schedule.** Payments should follow progress, with a modest deposit up front. 5. **Get the warranty in writing.** Know what’s covered, for how long, and whether it transfers if you sell. Get quotes ## Ask these companies for a price Tick the companies you want to hear from. Only the companies you tick receive your details. 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 pass your details only to the companies ticked above. We may earn a referral fee when a company receives a request. [How we make money](https://readthelocallist.com/how-we-make-money/). Your questions ## Frequently asked questions ### 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? Ductless By Design, Llc has a 5.0 rating from 16 public reviews, the highest on this page. ### Which of these HVAC contractors has the most reviews? Woodward Heating, Air & Plumbing, with 868 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs. ### Are these HVAC contractors licensed? 10 of the 10 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. ### Why aren’t the businesses ranked? Because the right company depends on the job. Each business carries a label that says what it does best, so you can pick the one that fits yours. 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Mill Creek Heating*Turner* 2. Real Tech Auto & Truck Repair*Salem* 3. Salem Heating & Sheet Metal*Salem* 4. Woodward Heating, Air & Plumbing*Editor’s Pick* 5. Advantage Heating & Air Conditioning*Reader Favorite* 6. The Heat Pump Store*Independence* 7. Ductless By Design, Llc*Salem* 8. Day Heating*Salem* 9. C.J. Hansen Company, Inc.*Salem* 10. Sears Appliance Repair*Salem* **Own a business in Salem?** Claim your free profile to keep your hours and contact details right. 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