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Central Heating & Air Conditioning logoHow 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

Central Heating & Air Conditioning

Billings, MT · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #29Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 50 heat pump installation services · 4.9★ from 998 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other heat pump installation services (100 = best)Each 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.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 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 is better than 91% of heat pump installation services.A
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ReliabilityReliability · 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 is better than 89% of heat pump installation services.A
89
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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 is better than 94% of heat pump installation services.A
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ValueValue · 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 is better than 100% of heat pump installation services.A
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MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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 is better than 100% of heat pump installation services.A
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Replies to reviewsReplies 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 is better than 45% of heat pump installation services.C
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Customers hired Central Heating & Air Conditioning for 8 kinds of job.

Central Heating & Air Conditioning for HVAC system repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.32
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.84
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$300–400
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$209–$1.2k
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 76/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “HVAC system repair”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#30 / 42
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.96%

All 32 Google reviews tagged “HVAC system repair”

JLocal Guide · 30 reviewsTotal 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 months ago★★★★★

Central Heating and Air is great to use. They are honest. They come when you need them. They fix what needs to be fixed. They can be trusted to do a great job.

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceHVAC system repairHVAC system maintenance+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
DonnaLocal Guide · 64 reviewsTotal 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 months ago★★★★★

Darren was excellent. Very courteous and helpful. And the price was very reasonable. Will definitely be a repeat customer.

Paid $800–1,000Reasonable priceHVAC system repair
Jared6 reviewsTotal 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 months ago★★★★★

We were in a bind during a heatwave, our AC completely failed. Dan showed up, was very professional, and had us up and running in short order. Highly recommend - Central was the only company in town that made us feel like a priority.

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceHVAC system repair
Orrin1 reviewTotal 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 months ago★★★★★

Scheduled things when all HVAC places were booked during the major heat wave spell. They arrived about 30 minutes to an hour before the scheduled time. Thank you Brock.

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceHVAC system repair
Gerald2 reviewsTotal 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 months ago★★★★★

Great Company!

HVAC system repair
RotLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal 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 5 months ago★★★★★

Technician was very informative and explained what he was doing and gave us options for repairs or possibly replacing the furnace.

Paid $300–400Reasonable priceHeating system repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Ashley1 reviewTotal 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 months ago★★★★★

On-time, got the job done, and very front about service.

Paid $300–400Great priceHVAC system repair
carl3 reviewsTotal 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thorough and efficient and friendly. Reasonable price. No complaints!!

Paid $100–200Reasonable priceHVAC system repair
Donald5 reviewsTotal 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Darren- was very professional and courteous. Appreciated him solving the problem with our furnace.

Paid $100–200Reasonable priceHVAC system repairHeating system repairRepair HVAC
Richard4 reviewsTotal 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. · 6 months ago★

Called them out the guy that came out on Monday. I told him I thought I had a leak in my a/c unit. He changed it and never tried to find the leak. Told Me to tighten the fitting. Changed me 300 and left was not here over 30 minutes. Giving this company a one is more then they deserve

Paid $200–300Not sureHVAC system repair
SteveLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Fast and efficient. Friendly repairman and reasonable price. Would definitely recommend.

Paid $500–600Reasonable priceHVAC system repair
Andrea3 reviewsTotal 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Darren was wonderful to work with! I am very thankful this business was able to assess my furnace problem and get things running perfectly so promptly! I would highly recommend Central Heating and Air Conditioning!

Paid $300–400Reasonable priceHVAC system repairHVAC system maintenanceHeating system repair
Jim1 reviewTotal 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

The installation of our furnace and air conditioner was completed quickly and professionally. Trent and Tyler explained the problem with our furnace and possible solutions . We were given several possible options from which to choose. The installation was done quickly and professionally by Maison, Brock and Jonah…

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceHVAC system repair
Brad2 reviewsTotal 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Darren was a great technician, very polite and thorough and explained everything really well. I would recommend Central Heating and Air Conditioning to anyone who has maintenance or repair needs as they are fast, friendly, and reliable. The cost of parts is very high in my opinion, but that is an industry wide…

Paid $1,000+OverpricedHVAC system repairHVAC system maintenanceInstallation
Barbara1 reviewTotal 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Central heating replaced our air conditioner after a wind storm knocked a tree down and it took it out. From Trent who came to give us an estimate to the installers everyone did an excellent job. I would recommend them anyway. We have been customers with central for over 40 years and have always taken great care of us.

Paid $1,000+Great priceHVAC system repairInstall AC
Kristine4 reviewsTotal 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

DARREN WAS GREAT! HE WAS VERY GOOD AT EXPLAINIG WHAT HE WAS DOING AT THAT MOMENT. HE WAS VERY POLITE AND GOT THE JOB DONE SWIFTLY. ..MUCH APPRECIATED

Reasonable priceHVAC system repair
Sam1 reviewTotal 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

arrived promptly, courteous, informative

HVAC system repair
Phillip5 reviewsTotal 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 year ago★★★★★

Excellent job. Quick, accurate, professional, and perfect explanations of issues involved. I called at 1:00 pm Friday, at the house 2:30 pm, problem diagnosed and repaired by 3:00 pm.

Paid $300–400Reasonable priceHVAC system repair
Kade8 reviewsTotal 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 year ago★★★★★

Darren was extremely kind and knowledgeable. Fair prices and quality work

Great priceHVAC system repairA/C system repair
Karen3 reviewsTotal 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 year ago★★★★★

Darrin was prompt, efficient and honest.

Reasonable priceHVAC system repair
Rebecka4 reviewsTotal 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 year ago★★★★★

Great customer service!!!

Reasonable priceHVAC system repairHVAC system maintenance
Nancy9 reviewsTotal 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 year ago★★★★★

Darren was amazingly friendly, shared information and his knowledge, while explaining what needed to be done (and what was unnecessary as well).

Great priceHVAC system repairA/C system repair
L1 reviewTotal 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. · 2 years ago★★★★★

Fast and professional. Diagnosed the problem and found one in town and fixed it within an hour.

HVAC system repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
C.Local Guide · 78 reviewsTotal 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 3 years ago★★★★★

They do a great job and having taken care of all our issues.

HVAC system repairHVAC duct & vent installationHeating system repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Tara11 reviewsTotal 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 years ago★★★★★

Darren was prompt, professional, and communicated exactly what he was doing to address the issue. He explained why the issue occurred and what type of maintenance was needed going forward.

HVAC system repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Carolyn3 reviewsTotal 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 years ago★★★★★

Tyler is professional and efficient. We are very pleased with the service he has provided.

HVAC system repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Stacey2 reviewsTotal 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. · 4 years ago★★★★

Darren arrived ahead of expectation, and was very thorough. He explained what was happening with our current system, and what my option were. He prepared on only one estimate for my consideration, but a second so that I could make the best choice for my business. Good Job!

HVAC system repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Ken1 reviewTotal 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 week ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $100–200Great priceHVAC system maintenance
Tim2 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceHVAC system repair
Heather5 reviewsTotal 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $400–500Great priceHVAC system repair
Joseph3 reviewsTotal 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 year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $300–400Reasonable priceHVAC system repair
NormanEdited a year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceHVAC system repairHVAC system maintenance

Price

$264-42% vs typical heat pump installation services

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 27%Reasonable 67%Overpriced 2%Not sure 5%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
A/C system maintenance137$78–$351
Heating system repair131$188–$867
HVAC system maintenance126$114–$453
Heating system maintenance125$78–$293
A/C system repair86$227–$611
Heating system installation77$1.4k–$2.4k
Install AC51$1.6k–$3.7k
Repair HVAC38$57–$738

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