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Best HVAC Contractors in Atherton, CA (2026)

576 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Atherton: Fuse service, CR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 444 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Service Champions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 576.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: Jazz Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing, 3,438 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 576 ranked; ranked #9.

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

576 Atherton HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 161 are open 24/7, 389 open Saturdays and 318 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 576 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Atherton at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Atherton at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Fuse service655.0★ (444)Palo Alto, 2 mi away24/7Overall
2Service Champions634.9★ (3,407)San Jose, 17 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Cabrillo Plumbing, Heating & Air635.0★ (208)Menlo Park, 2 mi away24/7—
4Heating And Air Experts - Affordable HVAC Contractor in Fremont, California635.0★ (761)Fremont, 13 mi away24/7—
5Fuse HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing624.9★ (1,034)Santa Clara, 15 mi away24/7—
6IRBIS Air Plumbing Electrical624.9★ (1,466)San Jose, 17 mi away24/7—
7AIS Heating & Air Conditioning624.9★ (723)Fremont, 13 mi away24/7—
8Fuse Service624.9★ (264)San Mateo, 7 mi away24/7—
9Jazz Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing624.9★ (3,438)Pleasanton, 24 mi away24/7Most reviews
10TRIO Heating, Air & Plumbing624.9★ (145)Palo Alto, 4 mi away24/7—

The 576 best HVAC contractors in Atherton, ranked

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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Atherton

    Based in Palo Alto, 2 mi away

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 444 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 444 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    349 Everett Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  2. Based in San Jose, 17 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 3,407 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 3,407 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2161 Del Franco St, San Jose, CA 95131
  3. Based in San Mateo, 7 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 264 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 264 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3 37th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
  4. Based in Redwood City, 1 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2684 Middlefield Rd Unit D, Redwood City, CA 94063
  5. Based in Mountain View, 8 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 364 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 364 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1078 Wentworth St, Mountain View, CA 94043
  6. Based in Palo Alto, 4 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2100 Geng Rd Suit 210, Palo Alto, CA 94303
  7. Based in Pleasanton, 22 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,337 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 2,337 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7020 Commerce Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588
  8. Based in San Francisco, 23 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,454 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,454 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    260 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
  9. #20 Fuse

    Based in San Jose, 15 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 400 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 400 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2512 Seaboard Ave, San Jose, CA 95131
  10. Based in San Jose, 17 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 1,308 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.6★ from 1,308 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2305 Paragon Dr, San Jose, CA 95131

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 576 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in Atherton, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Trusted AC Repair Palo Alto605.0★ (36)2 mi
27HVAC Redwood City605.0★ (33)2 mi
28Villquin Air Services604.9★ (172)12 mi
29Magic Plumbing Heating & Cooling604.9★ (1,876)21 mi
30Same Day Air Conditioning & Heating604.5★ (700)12 mi
31Redwire HVAC and Plumbing604.9★ (198)7 mi
32Eco Air Cooling and Heating605.0★ (28)2 mi
33Fuse Service604.9★ (273)17 mi
34Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling604.6★ (474)14 mi
35ARS/ Rescue Rooter604.7★ (546)17 mi
36Bay Area Climate Control604.9★ (162)14 mi
37Excellent Repair604.8★ (43)3 mi
38Glover & Son Heating & Air Conditioning [Recommended] Bay Area AC Repair594.8★ (122)10 mi
39Equinox Air Conditioning594.9★ (75)3 mi
40Air Care Heating & Cooling Inc.594.9★ (426)20 mi
41Superior HVAC Contractor Palo Alto595.0★ (31)4 mi
42Moore Mechanical594.8★ (1,046)18 mi
43Fuse HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing594.9★ (560)23 mi
44Rocket Heating AC Repair Belmont595.0★ (49)2 mi
45Belmont HVAC Pro594.7★ (75)7 mi
46Precision Heating & Cooling595.0★ (236)21 mi
47Evergreen Air HVAC Corp595.0★ (115)16 mi
48Freon HVAC, Electrical & Appliance595.0★ (166)19 mi
49Roofsky Air Duct Cleaning Service595.0★ (17)3 mi
50Trio Heating & Air Hayward595.0★ (148)18 mi

Also serving Atherton

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 Atherton
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ALL PRO CLEANING SPECIALIST, INC.5.0★ (2)10 mi
Bayside Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.5.0★ (2)10 mi
C F Archibald Paving5.0★ (2)2 mi
CELLAR HVAC5.0★ (2)7 mi
Expert Heating & Air Conditioning Mountain View CA5.0★ (34)8 mi
Furnace Man5.0★ (2)3 mi
Hayward duct cleaning & dryer solution5.0★ (2)13 mi
Heating & Air Conditioning5.0★ (2)5 mi
heating and furnace service4.0★ (2)13 mi
HVAC Gurus4.7★ (439)21 mi
Janal Heating & Air Conditioning5.0★ (2)1 mi
Maximus Plumbing & Heating Services1.5★ (2)In Atherton
Pacific Breeze Mechanical5.0★ (2)14 mi
Pacific Coast Home Services4.4★ (735)18 mi
Pacific Coast Home Services4.5★ (86)9 mi
Restart HVAC & Electrical5.0★ (2)9 mi
Ron Williams Plumbing & Heating4.0★ (2)3 mi
Sugar Bear Home Services4.9★ (369)17 mi
Techpro Heating & Cooling4.8★ (60)5 mi
Zac Atherton's HVAC ContractorIn Atherton

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Atherton?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Atherton?
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 Atherton HVAC contractors

We scored 576 Atherton 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Atherton data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

HVAC contractors in Atherton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Atherton?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Atherton, CA is Fuse service with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 444 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Service Champions (#2) and Cabrillo Plumbing, Heating & Air (#3) follow. We ranked 576 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Atherton?

ContractorsRanked ranks 576 HVAC contractors serving Atherton, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Atherton are open 24/7?

161 ranked HVAC contractors in Atherton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Fuse service (#1), Service Champions (#2) and Cabrillo Plumbing, Heating & Air (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Atherton work on weekends?

389 of 576 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 318 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Fuse service (#1), Service Champions (#2) and Cabrillo Plumbing, Heating & Air (#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 Atherton?

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 Atherton. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Atherton HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 576 rated HVAC contractors in Atherton is 4.9★, with a median of 19 reviews. Jazz Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing has the most, 3,438 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Atherton?

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 Atherton

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 576 hvac contractors serving Atherton.
  2. October 2026: 6 duplicate listings merged.

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