60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 179 Google reviews, the most in Avenal.
- 4.9★ from 179 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best HVAC Contractors in Avenal, CA (2026)
13 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Avenal: Santa Monica Drain Co., CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 179 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dan Seeley's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 13.
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Most-reviewed: Dan Seeley's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., 26 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 13 ranked after Santa Monica Drain Co.; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Avenal HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 13 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Avenal at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Monica Drain Co. | 60 | 4.9★ (179) | Culver City, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Dan Seeley's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. | 57 | 4.7★ (26) | Crestline, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Air Agent Heating & Cooling | 56 | 5.0★ (18) | San Fernando, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Garza's Air Conditioning & Heating | 55 | 4.6★ (14) | Avenal | — | — |
| 5 | Ferreira's Heating and Air Conditioning | 55 | 4.3★ (11) | Antioch, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Advance Heating & Air Conditioning | 54 | 3.7★ (12) | Antioch, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Andrea heating and cooling | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Norcross, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Apple Heating & Air | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | Oakland, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | River's Heating & Air | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | Moreno Valley, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | WHITE A/C | 50 | 3.0★ (4) | Palmdale, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
The 13 best HVAC contractors in Avenal, 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.
Based in Crestline, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in San Fernando, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Based in Avenal
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 203 E Tulare St, Avenal, CA 93204
Based in Antioch, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6 AM–5 PM · Sat 6 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Based in Antioch, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 3.7★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Norcross, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Oakland, 4 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Moreno Valley, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
#10 WHITE A/C
Based in Palmdale, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
Based in Coalinga, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 3.4★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 173 E Glenn Ave, Coalinga, CA 93210
Based in San Luis Obispo, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Atascadero, 22 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Also serving Avenal
6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Benart heating And Air Conditioning | 17 mi | |
| Dusty Ducts HVAC Services Inc. Los Angeles | 19 mi | |
| Maximus Plumbing & Heating Services | 1.5★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Morenos Plumbing | 4.0★ (4) | In Avenal |
| Shaw's Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Steele Hvac Repair LLC | 16 mi |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Avenal?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Avenal. 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 |
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).
- Search the business name or license number on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Avenal HVAC contractors
We scored 13 Avenal 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 Avenal 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 |
HVAC contractors in Avenal: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Avenal?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Avenal, CA is Santa Monica Drain Co. with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 179 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Dan Seeley's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. (#2) and Air Agent Heating & Cooling (#3) follow. We ranked 13 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Avenal?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 HVAC contractors serving Avenal, CA. 1 of them is based in Avenal; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 6 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in Avenal are open 24/7?
4 ranked HVAC contractors in Avenal post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Santa Monica Drain Co. (#1), Dan Seeley's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. (#2) and Advance Heating & Air Conditioning (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Avenal work on weekends?
8 of 13 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Santa Monica Drain Co. (#1), Dan Seeley's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. (#2) and Air Agent Heating & Cooling (#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 Avenal?
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 Avenal. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Avenal HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated HVAC contractors in Avenal is 4.6★, with a median of 11 reviews. Santa Monica Drain Co. has the most, 179 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Avenal?
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 Avenal
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 hvac contractors serving Avenal.
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