44 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Atascadero: Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air, CR Score 63/100; 4.7★ from 1,714 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Air Rite, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 44.
Most-reviewed: Bee Right There Heating & Air, 878 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 44 ranked after Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air; ranked #2.
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44 Atascadero HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 44 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air | 63 | 4.7★ (1,714) | San Luis Obispo, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Bee Right There Heating & Air | 62 | 4.9★ (878) | Atascadero | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Air Rite | 61 | 4.6★ (58) | Atascadero | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Monarch Air Conditioning, Heating & Electrical - SLO | 60 | 4.6★ (653) | San Luis Obispo, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | On Point Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. | 60 | 4.9★ (88) | Paso Robles, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Regan Air - Air Conditioning & Heating (HVAC) | 60 | 5.0★ (45) | Paso Robles, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Straight Line Heating and Cooling | 60 | 4.9★ (61) | Paso Robles, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | San Luis Obispo Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc | 59 | 5.0★ (22) | Atascadero | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Paso Robles Plumbing, Heating, and Air | 58 | 4.8★ (714) | Paso Robles, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Goose Family Heating & Air | 58 | 5.0★ (25) | Paso Robles, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Ranked #1 in Atascadero
Based in San Luis Obispo, 16 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,714 Google reviews, the most in Atascadero.
Based in Atascadero
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 878 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Atascadero
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 18 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 653 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Paso Robles, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Paso Robles, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Paso Robles, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Atascadero
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Paso Robles, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 714 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Paso Robles, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Paso Robles, 6 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 16 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 15 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Morro Bay, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Atascadero
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 15 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Atascadero
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Atascadero
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Atascadero
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Atascadero
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Paso Robles, 12 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 15 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Atascadero
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 16 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Morro Bay, 13 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Dave's Quality Heating & Air | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | In Atascadero |
| 27 | Power Plumbing Inc | 52 | 4.5★ (24) | 17 mi |
| 28 | All Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning | 52 | 4.1★ (12) | 10 mi |
| 29 | Power Plumbing Inc | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | 11 mi |
| 30 | Lafferty Heating | 52 | 5.0★ (85) | 24 mi |
| 31 | Reeds Heating & Air | 52 | 5.0★ (33) | 16 mi |
| 32 | SLOCO Heating & Cooling, Inc. | 52 | 4.7★ (23) | 13 mi |
| 33 | Bennett & Sons Heating and AC | 51 | 3.0★ (3) | In Atascadero |
| 34 | Central Coast Mechanical | 51 | 4.5★ (8) | 9 mi |
| 35 | Coastal Air Hvac Solutions LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | 13 mi |
| 36 | Power Plumbing Inc | 50 | 3.6★ (7) | 17 mi |
| 37 | Mid Coast Mechanical | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 16 mi |
| 38 | Templeton Heating & Air Conditioning | 50 | 4.4★ (7) | 12 mi |
| 39 | A & J Refrigeration | 48 | 3.9★ (7) | 17 mi |
| 40 | City Wide Facility Solutions - Central Coast | 46 | 5.0★ (7) | 16 mi |
| 41 | Advanced Refrigeration Heating & AC | 46 | 3.5★ (4) | 25 mi |
| 42 | JES Plumbing | 45 | 4.8★ (41) | 20 mi |
| 43 | Vintage Daylight | 44 | 5.0★ (10) | 16 mi |
| 44 | Jerry's Plumbing & Heating | 43 | 1.8★ (4) | 24 mi |
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A&V Air Duct Cleaning | 5.0★ (1) | In Atascadero |
| Abraxas Energy Consulting | In Atascadero | |
| Advanced Electrical Contractors | In Atascadero | |
| American Incorporated | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Atascadero Heating & Air | In Atascadero | |
| Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Atascadero | 3.9★ (30) | In Atascadero |
| Bergin's Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Bland Solar, A/C & Roofing | 4.4★ (7) | In Atascadero |
| Cal Coast Builders | 5.0★ (18) | In Atascadero |
| Carlson's Plumbing & Heating Systems | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| D&K Mechanical Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Atascadero |
| Lloyd Handyman Services | 5.0★ (21) | In Atascadero |
| Maximus Plumbing & Heating Services | 1.5★ (2) | 23 mi |
| MD Air Conditioning & Heating | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Mission Plumbing | 5.0★ (18) | In Atascadero |
| Palafox Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Atascadero |
| Rogee Hydronics | 4.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| S. Carlson Plumbing | 4.8★ (24) | In Atascadero |
| SERVPRO of Atascadero/Paso Robles | 4.8★ (13) | In Atascadero |
| Vineyard Mechanical Services | In Atascadero |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Atascadero. 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 44 Atascadero HVAC contractors on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Atascadero data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |