34 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Bear Valley Springs: Arctic Air, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 175 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Central California Air Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 34.
Most-reviewed: Central California Air Inc., 135 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 34 ranked after Arctic Air; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
34 Bear Valley Springs HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 34 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arctic Air | 66 | 5.0★ (175) | Tehachapi, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | C&K Heating & Air | 62 | 5.0★ (36) | Golden Hills, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Central California Air Inc. | 62 | 5.0★ (135) | Bakersfield, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | ON CALL HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES | 60 | 4.9★ (98) | Bakersfield, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Streamline Air Conditioning and Heating | 59 | 5.0★ (50) | Bakersfield, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Paramount Repair | 59 | 4.8★ (113) | Bakersfield, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Advanced Heating and Air | 58 | 4.8★ (68) | Tehachapi, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Advanced Climate Control Heating Air Conditioning | 57 | 4.9★ (27) | Bakersfield, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Evans Heating and Air Conditioning | 57 | 4.8★ (47) | Oildale, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Ability Air and Heating Services | 56 | 5.0★ (16) | Bakersfield, 25 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 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 175 Google reviews, the most in Bear Valley Springs.
Based in Golden Hills, 3 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bakersfield, 25 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bakersfield, 24 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bakersfield, 24 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bakersfield, 23 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Tehachapi, 8 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Bakersfield, 18 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Oildale, 25 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Bakersfield, 25 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Tehachapi, 10 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Tehachapi, 9 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Tehachapi, 8 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bakersfield, 23 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bakersfield, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Shafter, 25 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Arvin, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Greenacres, 18 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Shafter, 18 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Tehachapi, 8 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Oildale, 24 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based in Bakersfield, 25 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Shafter, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Tehachapi, 9 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Bakersfield, 25 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | bravo heating and air conditioning | 51 | 3.6★ (16) | 23 mi |
| 27 | Big Builders, Inc | 51 | 4.4★ (38) | 23 mi |
| 28 | Air Conditioning & Heat | 51 | 4.0★ (4) | 25 mi |
| 29 | All Temp Heating & Air | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | 18 mi |
| 30 | Western Heating & Cooling | 51 | 4.6★ (18) | 25 mi |
| 31 | Davidson Service Company | 50 | 3.7★ (3) | 18 mi |
| 32 | Comfort Zone HVAC & Appliance | 48 | 2.0★ (4) | 25 mi |
| 33 | Air Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning | 47 | 3.7★ (3) | 25 mi |
| 34 | Kern Construction Services | 46 | 5.0★ (7) | 25 mi |
16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Brand air inc | 25 mi | |
| Ben Lauffenburger Air Conditioning and Heating | 25 mi | |
| Circulair Heating and Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Eco-Pro | 18 mi | |
| G K Mechanical | 25 mi | |
| Hukill Heating and Air | 8 mi | |
| Indoor Comfort Heating Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Journey Air Conditioning Company, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Los Osos Cooling | 2.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Precision Air & Refrigeration LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Sears Heating and Air Conditioning | 10 mi | |
| Sears Window Replacement | 9 mi | |
| TF Air | 18 mi | |
| The Unik Company | 25 mi | |
| Wildflower Climate | 18 mi | |
| Zepeda's Electric & AC | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Bear Valley Springs. 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 34 Bear Valley Springs 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 Bear Valley Springs 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 |