Heating contractor · Billings, MT · reviewed since 2016
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%91+49.6Reliability 24%89+21.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%45+3.2Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#29 of 50 heat pump installation servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 43%
4.9★★★★★998 Google reviews · 13 photos
94%five-star reviews
4.91★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1.2%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
39%reviews answered by the owner
$264typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
Customers frequently highlight the punctuality of technicians, their ability to explain repairs and costs clearly, and the efficient handling of furnace and AC issues. Positive feedback often notes professional communication and reasonable pricing for standard services. However, lower-rated reviews criticize specific billing practices, such as mileage fees and additional charges for diagnostics, alongside instances where repairs failed to resolve underlying problems or resulted in unnecessary system replacements.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 998 reviews (94% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 998 Google reviews (722 with written comments, 4 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 39% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 25, 2026.
Service: Heat Pump Installation Service serving Billings, Montana.
Data from Google, last updated October 27, 2026.
Score profile vs other heat pump installation services
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.
This companyHeat Pump Installation Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Central Heating & Air Conditioning: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
91
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Central Heating & Air Conditioning: 89/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
89
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Central Heating & Air Conditioning: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
94
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Central Heating & Air Conditioning: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Central Heating & Air Conditioning: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Central Heating & Air Conditioning: 45/100 on this factor. Category median: 63.C
45
Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.
Star ratings
998 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars93594%
4 stars384%
3 stars30%
2 stars61%
1 star162%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 722 written reviews
98%praise
Praise1,35898%
Complaints252%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
98%fair
Great price3527%
Reasonable8967%
Overpriced22%
Not sure65%
$264-42% vs typical heat pump installation services
Middle half of what 96 customers paid ($135–$860) · gold mark = category median.
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude41630%
Speed & response34625%
Quality & results23217%
Communication15811%
Would recommend1269%
Price & value715%
Honesty & trust342%
What customers talk about
We read 722 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“…to inspect everything and provide an estimate, and he was incredibly helpful — he walked us through all our options and made the process easy to under…”
“…ll yell at you, curse you out, tell you to go screw yourself—they are rude,and there is very little room to turn around—avoid this place.…”
“The team was professional, efficient, and got the job done quickly.”
“TheA/C unit that we ordered was delayed because of weather so Zack and His team were nice enough to compensate the delay with and upgraded A/C unit so…”
“As in the past, Darren arrived at our home on time, was courteous, and did excellent work.”
“It is the fan outside that is not working and I already knew that.”
“…erything and provide an estimate, and he was incredibly helpful — he walked us through all our options and made the process easy to understand.…”
“A genuine five-star experience—I would gladly recommend them to anyone.”
“…w yourself—they are rude,and there is very little room to turn around—avoid this place.…”
“Dan did a wonderful job for us at a fair price and with great communication.”
“Tech was great, but feel way over charged for services.”
“I have used this business for several years and they are thorough, honest and honestly priced.”
People customers mention
Darren36 reviews
Tyler30 reviews
Dan24 reviews
Brock21 reviews
Trent16 reviews
Brett12 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Central Heating & Air Conditioning for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Lee7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 days ago★★★★
Technician was early, explained cost and went through step by step the work being done. Darren was very professional and thorough.
Paid $200–400Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenance
J3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 days ago★★★★★
We recently had our furnace and AC replaced by Central Heating & Air Conditioning, and the entire experience was excellent. Trent came out to inspect everything and provide an estimate, and he was incredibly helpful — he walked us through all our options and made the process easy to understand. Once we made our…
Paid $2,000+Great priceInstallationInstall AC
g2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 weeks ago★★★★★
As usual, he did a great and efficient job. He was actually early - quick and made sure to explain what was going on so I do what needs done to stop the problem
Paid $200–400Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenance
Peter1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★
Darren was very professional and provided regular updates on the progress of the project and the status of our furnace.
Paid $1–200Reasonable priceHeating system maintenance
Ron3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a month ago★★★★
Very professional. Installers were efficient and polite. The salesman Trent was very helpful.
Paid $1–200Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenanceHeating system maintenance+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Victoria9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Maison was very punctual, professional and friendly. He answered my questions and explained the layout and maintenance recommendations for furnace inspection, dryer vent cleaning and all of my other tedious questions. Will be using Central Heating & Air for future service needs!
We recently had our furnace and AC replaced by Central Heating & Air Conditioning, and the entire experience was excellent. Trent came out to inspect everything and provide an estimate, and he was incredibly helpful — he walked us through all our options and made the process easy to understand. Once we made our selections, the installation and removal were seamless. The team was professional, efficient, and got the job done quickly. An overall amazing process. Thank you!
Price assessment: Great price
Price: $2,000+
Services: Installation, Install AC
Tracy Westphal4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tracy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
As usual, he did a great and efficient job. He was actually early - quick and made sure to explain what was going on so I do what needs done to stop the problem
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Price: $200–400
Services: HVAC system maintenance
Melissa Hewlett3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Melissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.