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Best HVAC Contractors in Alhambra, CA (2026)

1,846 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Alhambra: JW Plumbing, Heating and Air, CR Score 92/100; 4.8★ from 2,541 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,846.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning, 4,606 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 1,846 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

1,846 Alhambra HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 662 are open 24/7, 1,424 open Saturdays and 1,079 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 1,846 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Alhambra at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Alhambra at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1JW Plumbing, Heating and Air924.8★ (2,541)Los Angeles, 8 mi away24/7Overall
2Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning924.9★ (4,606)Los Angeles, 15 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Purified Air Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc915.0★ (251)Pasadena, 4 mi away24/7—
4American AC Heat Plumbing914.9★ (3,299)Hawthorne, 17 mi away24/7—
5Aire Serv of Pasadena904.9★ (394)Arcadia, 7 mi away24/7—
6Power Pro Plumbing Heating & Air904.9★ (1,582)Cerritos, 15 mi away24/7—
7Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric904.8★ (284)Monterey Park, 3 mi away24/7—
8Dr Air Conditioning And Heating905.0★ (94)Pasadena, 2 mi away24/7—
9Precise Air Systems Inc.904.9★ (434)Los Angeles, 9 mi away24/7—
10Drain Right Services904.9★ (1,770)Gardena, 18 mi away24/7—

The 1,846 best HVAC contractors in Alhambra, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  13. #13 Carter Services

    Based in Torrance, 21 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,990 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 1,990 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2807 Oregon Ct F3, Torrance, CA 90503
    View profile for Carter Services(310) 807-3426

HVAC contractors ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 1,846 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in Alhambra, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Service Champions Plumbing, Heating & AC884.9★ (667)18 mi
27Home Comfort USA884.8★ (2,813)23 mi
28Mor Air885.0★ (295)17 mi
29Universal Heating & Air884.8★ (404)13 mi
30Mega Clean Air885.0★ (223)16 mi
31AZ Air Conditioning and Heating884.8★ (3,170)25 mi
32Downey Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning884.7★ (467)11 mi
33Titan Air Conditioning884.9★ (439)17 mi
34Veteran Air884.9★ (1,091)23 mi
35Fast Cool & Heat Inc.875.0★ (306)19 mi
36Turbo Plus Appliance Repair Service875.0★ (80)5 mi
37C&M Air Conditioning And Heating Inc875.0★ (47)7 mi
38Air Concepts Air Conditioning and Heating874.9★ (995)24 mi
39Blueberry Air875.0★ (140)15 mi
40CAH HEATING & COOLING INC875.0★ (24)2 mi
41Duarte Heating & Air Conditioning875.0★ (64)10 mi
42JW Plumbing, Heating & Air874.8★ (175)11 mi
43Alpha Air Conditioning & Heating875.0★ (136)15 mi
44Purified air heating and Air Conditioning Inc875.0★ (100)13 mi
45Ace Pelizon Plumbing, Heating & Cooling874.7★ (426)14 mi
46VHP AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING, Inc.875.0★ (78)12 mi
47Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric874.9★ (310)19 mi
48AIR NOW HEATING & COOLING INC875.0★ (81)13 mi
49ASH Purification Heating and Air Conditioning874.9★ (51)8 mi
50Cooling & Heating Repair874.8★ (402)17 mi

Also serving Alhambra

20 more HVAC contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked HVAC contractors serving Alhambra
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alhambra HVAC ServicesIn Alhambra
Alhambra Insulation Masters4.6★ (26)In Alhambra
Alliance Professional HVAC5.0★ (2)2 mi
Ayman Ibrahim HVAC Contractor5.0★ (84)10 mi
Bright Electric LAIn Alhambra
Coastal Heating & AC Repair Monterey Park5.0★ (2)2 mi
Comfort Breeze Air Cond & HeatingIn Alhambra
Edwards Air Heating & AC5.0★ (2)6 mi
Golden Breeze Cooling & Heating LLC3.0★ (2)6 mi
Jose Cruz Plumbing Heating Electrical5.0★ (2)4 mi
Kahn Air Conditioning4.9★ (1,583)21 mi
Mario's Air conditioning and HeatingIn Alhambra
Medina's Heating & Air Conditioning5.0★ (1)In Alhambra
Priority Remodeling3.0★ (2)In Alhambra
Purple Construction Inc.3.5★ (55)In Alhambra
Sears Heating and Air Conditioning5.0★ (1)In Alhambra
So Cal Heating & Cooling Inc.5.0★ (2)In Alhambra
The Art of Heating & Cooling Inc.5.0★ (1)In Alhambra
trans air designIn Alhambra
Wukmir Heating and Air Conditioning5.0★ (2)6 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Alhambra?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Alhambra. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Alhambra?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
AC replacement$3,887$5,978$8,073Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026
Furnace replacement$2,823$4,814$6,896Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check an HVAC contractor's license in California

In California, Contractors State License Board (CSLB) licenses C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning contractor license.

Jobs of $1,000 or more in labor and materials (from January 1, 2025).

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

When to hire an HVAC contractor in California

California's HVAC demand peaks during summer heat waves and the first cold snaps. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance.

How we ranked Alhambra HVAC contractors

We scored 1,846 Alhambra HVAC contractors on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Alhambra data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

HVAC contractors in Alhambra: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Alhambra?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Alhambra, CA is JW Plumbing, Heating and Air with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,541 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and Purified Air Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 1,846 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Alhambra?

ContractorsRanked ranks 1,846 HVAC contractors serving Alhambra, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Alhambra are open 24/7?

662 ranked HVAC contractors in Alhambra post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are JW Plumbing, Heating and Air (#1), Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and Purified Air Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Alhambra work on weekends?

1,424 of 1,846 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 1,079 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are JW Plumbing, Heating and Air (#1), Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and Purified Air Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in California?

In California, Contractors State License Board (CSLB) handles licensing and covers C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning contractor license. Search the business or license number at https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx. Jobs of $1,000 or more in labor and materials (from January 1, 2025).

How much does ac replacement cost in Alhambra?

AC replacement typically costs $3,887 to $8,073, with $5,978 typical (Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Alhambra. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Alhambra HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 1,846 rated HVAC contractors in Alhambra is 4.9★, with a median of 18 reviews. Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning has the most, 4,606 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

When is the best time to hire an HVAC contractor in Alhambra?

California's HVAC demand peaks during summer heat waves and the first cold snaps. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance.

Update log for Alhambra

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,846 hvac contractors serving Alhambra.
  2. October 2026: 10 duplicate listings merged.

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