115 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Arvin: Can Do Crew Plumbing Heating & AC, CR Score 91/100; 4.8★ from 2,185 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Xceptional Heating & Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 115.
Most-reviewed: Monarch Air Conditioning, Heating & Electrical, 1,123 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 115 ranked after Can Do Crew Plumbing Heating & AC; ranked #8.
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115 Arvin HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 27 are open 24/7, 82 open Saturdays and 49 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 115 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Can Do Crew Plumbing Heating & AC | 91 | 4.8★ (2,185) | Bakersfield, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Xceptional Heating & Air | 90 | 5.0★ (387) | Bakersfield, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | South Valley AC & Heating LLC | 89 | 5.0★ (376) | Bakersfield, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Central California Air Inc. | 88 | 5.0★ (135) | Bakersfield, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Power & Performance Air | 87 | 4.8★ (254) | Bakersfield, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | ON CALL HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES | 87 | 4.9★ (98) | Bakersfield, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | American Dream Services Heating and Cooling | 87 | 4.8★ (170) | Bakersfield, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Monarch Air Conditioning, Heating & Electrical | 87 | 4.4★ (1,123) | Bakersfield, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Arctic Air | 87 | 5.0★ (175) | Tehachapi, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Streamline Air Conditioning and Heating | 86 | 5.0★ (50) | Bakersfield, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,185 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (2,185).
Based in Bakersfield, 15 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 387 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 19 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 376 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 13 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 135 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 17 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 254 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 13 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 15 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 170 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 16 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 1,123 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Tehachapi, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 175 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 16 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 413 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bakersfield, 18 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 180 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 21 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 767 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bakersfield, 12 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bakersfield, 13 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 15 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 957 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bakersfield, 14 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Bakersfield, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bakersfield, 15 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 816 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bakersfield, 22 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bakersfield, 14 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Oildale, 13 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Golden Hills, 15 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Taft, 14 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #27 to #44, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 44 of 115 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Barron’s Air Conditioning and Heating | 81 | 5.0★ (8) | 13 mi |
| 28 | Elite Air Service | 81 | 4.6★ (20) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Morning Dr Bakersfield HVAC | 80 | 5.0★ (5) | 12 mi |
| 31 | Birkenfeld HVAC Bakersfield | 80 | 5.0★ (14) | 20 mi |
| 33 | Pro Air HVAC Inc. | 80 | 3.5★ (8) | 15 mi |
| 36 | Concord Heating Solutions | 79 | 5.0★ (13) | 23 mi |
| 37 | Complete HVAC Repair | 79 | 4.9★ (9) | 20 mi |
| 38 | Expert Heating Ventilation And AC Service | 79 | 4.7★ (15) | 23 mi |
| 39 | Air Control Services | 79 | 4.7★ (3) | 15 mi |
| 41 | Coffee Rd Bakersfield Air Conditioning Pro | 78 | 5.0★ (5) | 20 mi |
| 44 | Bakersfield Ming Ave HVAC Pro | 78 | 4.2★ (5) | 18 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Arvin. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC replacement | $3,887 | $5,978 | $8,073 | Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
| Furnace replacement | $2,823 | $4,814 | $6,896 | Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
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).
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
California's HVAC demand peaks during summer heat waves and the first cold snaps. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance.
We scored 115 Arvin 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Arvin data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |