TL;DR
- JonLe Heating & Cooling is the current #1 hvac technician in this statewide ProFix ranking.
- The ranking starts with ProFix Trust Score, then uses recent permit count as the strongest tie-breaker for regulated or permit-visible work.
- This list favors mechanical permits, OCILB-style license evidence, and documented equipment experience; it does not promise the cheapest quote or the fastest appointment.
- Use /compare for side-by-side filtering and /verify before signing a contract.
How we rank
ProFix ranks Ohio hvac technicians with a transparent, repeatable method. The first pass is the Trust Score: license-linked verification where Ohio publishes it, license or registration evidence, review depth, photos, hours, service area, specialties, tenure, and permit-verified status. The second pass uses the published algorithm and recent permit counts to break close calls. If two contractors remain tied, we prefer stronger public review volume, longer tenure, fresher verification, and then business-name order.
Top 10 HVAC Technicians in Ohio
Each ranked entry shows position, contractor profile, Trust Score tier, 12-month permit count, metro or county context, a quick-call CTA, and the short evidence summary behind the placement.
- Trust score
- 90/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (875)
Why this ranking: 90/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.9 average rating across 875 public reviews, 67 years in business.
- Trust score
- 90/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.8 (53)
Why this ranking: 90/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.8 average rating across 53 public reviews, 47 years in business.
- Trust score
- 90/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.7 (133)
Why this ranking: 90/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.7 average rating across 133 public reviews, 58 years in business.
- Trust score
- 90/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.6 (153)
Why this ranking: 90/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.6 average rating across 153 public reviews, 48 years in business.
- Trust score
- 90/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.5 (71)
Why this ranking: 90/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.5 average rating across 71 public reviews, 65 years in business.
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Korrect Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Dayton, OH - Dayton metro / Montgomery County
- Trust score
- 85/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (2,696)
Why this ranking: 85/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.9 average rating across 2,696 public reviews, 76 years in business.
- Trust score
- 85/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (741)
Why this ranking: 85/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.9 average rating across 741 public reviews, 52 years in business.
- Trust score
- 85/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (234)
Why this ranking: 85/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.9 average rating across 234 public reviews, 54 years in business.
- Trust score
- 85/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (114)
Why this ranking: 85/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.9 average rating across 114 public reviews, 61 years in business.
- Trust score
- 85/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.8 (6,834)
Why this ranking: 85/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.8 average rating across 6,834 public reviews.
Honorable mentions (11-20)
- #11J&J Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric
Akron, OH - Trust 85/100 - permits 0
- #12Air-On Mechanical Services, LLC
Massillon, OH - Trust 85/100 - permits 0
- #13Delong Air Inc
Springfield, OH - Trust 85/100 - permits 0
- #14Eaton Plumbing, Inc.
Westerville, OH - Trust 85/100 - permits 0
- #15Herrmann Services
Cincinnati, OH - Trust 85/100 - permits 0
- #16Ayers Mechanical Group
Van Wert, OH - Trust 85/100 - permits 0
- #17Elsass Heating & Cooling Inc.
Canton, OH - Trust 85/100 - permits 0
- #18Kamm Star Contractors, LLC
Medina, OH - Trust 80/100 - permits 0
- #19M.P. Vivo Heating & Air Conditioning
Youngstown, OH - Trust 80/100 - permits 0
- #20Hometown Heating LLC
Chardon, OH - Trust 80/100 - permits 0
Regional best
Statewide rankings can over-reward the biggest metros. This view pulls the top available contractor for each Ohio region so Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo, Findlay, Akron, Youngstown, Canton, and Lima homeowners can start closer to home.
Cleveland
Metro hub#18 statewide: Kamm Star Contractors, LLC (80/100, 0 permits)
Columbus
Metro hub#10 statewide: Columbus Worthington Air (85/100, 0 permits)
Cincinnati
Metro hub#1 statewide: JonLe Heating & Cooling (90/100, 0 permits)
Dayton
Metro hub#6 statewide: Korrect Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. (85/100, 0 permits)
Toledo
Metro hub#59 statewide: Shamy Heating & Air Conditioning (60/100, 3 permits)
Findlay
Metro hub#178 statewide: All Temp Refrigeration Inc. (55/100, 0 permits)
Akron
Metro hub#3 statewide: Beckwith Heating & Cooling, Inc. (90/100, 0 permits)
Youngstown
Metro hub#4 statewide: Thompson Mechanical, Inc. (90/100, 0 permits)
Canton
Metro hub#12 statewide: Air-On Mechanical Services, LLC (85/100, 0 permits)
Lima
Metro hub#189 statewide: Alltek Plumbing Heating & A/C Co. (55/100, 0 permits)
What "best" actually means
This ranking favors permit-pulling, license-linked, tenure-rich contractors. It does NOT favor lowest-price or fastest-quote. A "best" contractor for a $50,000 panel upgrade is different from a "best" contractor for a $200 water heater repair. For hvac technicians, ProFix is really asking: which companies leave the clearest public trail that they exist, do the work, and can be checked before money changes hands?
Filters to apply yourself
Start with the ranking, then narrow it for your project. Open /compare to compare up to three contractors on Trust Score, permit count, license evidence, reviews, insurance signals, tenure, service area, and profile freshness. Use /verify for license checks before you sign. For trade-specific hiring questions, read the Ohio buyer's guide for hvac technicians.
When "best" might be wrong
A statewide list can miss a small local company that does excellent work but has few public records. It can also underrate a newer contractor with strong crews and limited tenure. Permit data varies by county and by trade, especially for jobs that do not require a building permit. Always match the ranking to the job size, confirm the person who will be on site, and get a written scope before paying a deposit.
FAQ
Who is the #1 hvac technician in Ohio for 2026?
JonLe Heating & Cooling ranks #1 among published Ohio hvac technicians in this ProFix list because it combines a 90/100 Trust Score, 0 recent matched permits, and the strongest public evidence signals in the current dataset.
What jobs does this hvac technician ranking fit best?
Use it for furnaces, central AC, heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, and indoor-air-quality work. It is especially useful when the job looks like a full HVAC replacement, heat-pump conversion, or commercial rooftop unit, because license evidence, permit history, and tenure matter more when the downside risk is high.
What does this hvac technician ranking not measure?
It does not measure the lowest price, fastest callback, or whether a contractor has a same-week opening. A contractor that is best for a full HVAC replacement, heat-pump conversion, or commercial rooftop unit may not be the best fit for a capacitor replacement or furnace ignitor call.
What should I verify before hiring one of these Ohio hvac technicians?
Confirm the business name, insurance, written scope, permit responsibility, and any license or registration number shown on the profile. For this trade, the key risk to control is wrong-size equipment, weak airflow, and warranty paperwork that never gets registered.
Why does ProFix use permits in this hvac technician ranking?
Permit pulls are public proof that a contractor handled regulated work, not just marketing copy. For hvac technicians, ProFix weights mechanical permits, OCILB-style license evidence, and documented equipment experience alongside review depth, published hours, location evidence, and years in business.