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Best HVAC Contractors in Calimesa, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Calimesa: Lasting Legacy Plumbing Heating and Air, CR Score 94/100; 5.0★ from 1,343 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Year Round Heating & Air Conditioning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 433.

  3. 45

    Most-reviewed: Ballard Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning, 2,293 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 433 ranked; ranked #45.

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

433 Calimesa HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 141 are open 24/7, 344 open Saturdays and 217 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 433 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Calimesa at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Calimesa at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Lasting Legacy Plumbing Heating and Air945.0★ (1,343)Redlands, 8 mi away24/7Overall
2Year Round Heating & Air Conditioning935.0★ (1,159)Redlands, 11 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Ascent Plumbing Air Conditioning and Heating | Plumber, Water Heater Installation, AC & Furnace Repair Yucaipa, CA924.9★ (331)Yucaipa, 2 mi away24/7—
4Aloha Plumbing, Heating & Air924.8★ (294)Calimesa24/7—
5Redlands & Henry Bush Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning924.8★ (840)Redlands, 7 mi away24/7—
6Essential Plumbing Services LLC - Best Plumber in Redlands, CA915.0★ (100)Calimesa24/7—
7Cantos Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning915.0★ (95)Calimesa24/7—
8MSP HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING915.0★ (1,203)Jurupa Valley, 19 mi away24/7—
9Sanborn's Air Conditioning & Heating914.8★ (516)Redlands, 8 mi away24/7—
10QUICKPROS Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning905.0★ (84)Yucaipa, 2 mi away24/7—

The 433 best HVAC contractors in Calimesa, ranked

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.

  3. #3 Ascent Plumbing Air Conditioning and Heating | Plumber, Water Heater Installation, AC & Furnace Repair Yucaipa, CA

    Based in Yucaipa, 2 mi away

    92/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 331 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 331 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    33111 Yucaipa Blvd Unit 9, Yucaipa, CA 92399
    View profile for Ascent Plumbing Air Conditioning and Heating | Plumber, Water Heater Installation, AC & Furnace Repair Yucaipa, CA(909) 254-5561

  20. #20 Air Repair 24/7

    Based in Perris, 19 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 608 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 608 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1680 Illinois Ave Ste #5, Perris, CA 92571
    View profile for Air Repair 24/7(951) 928-0880

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

HVAC contractors in Calimesa, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
264 Points A/C and Heating884.9★ (949)14 mi
27Plus Air Duct Testing885.0★ (401)24 mi
28True Quality Plumbing885.0★ (142)17 mi
29Chill Out Heating and Air874.9★ (46)8 mi
30Priority One, Inc.875.0★ (214)21 mi
31Year Round Heating & Air Conditioning875.0★ (270)23 mi
32Absolute Airflow Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing874.8★ (571)22 mi
335 Star Plumbing, Heating, & Air875.0★ (33)7 mi
34Service Champions Plumbing, Heating & AC874.8★ (1,263)15 mi
35Indoor Weather Heating, Air & Refrigeration874.9★ (173)18 mi
36Modern Comfort and Air875.0★ (88)16 mi
37Sean's Air Heating and Air Conditioning874.7★ (15)In Calimesa
38Golden Comfort AC & Heating Repair875.0★ (27)7 mi
39Imagine That Heating & Air875.0★ (122)19 mi
40Thomas Brothers HVAC & Plumbing874.8★ (84)13 mi
41Thomas Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning864.8★ (74)12 mi
42NexGen HVAC & Plumbing864.7★ (1,769)15 mi
43Crowley Cooling and Heating865.0★ (39)13 mi
44Caribou Comfort Heating and Air865.0★ (200)14 mi
45Ballard Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning864.9★ (2,293)14 mi
46Riverside Bros - Heating & Cooling Contractors864.8★ (80)16 mi
47TnT Plumbing Heating & Air854.8★ (221)23 mi
48Dickinson Heating And Air Conditioning854.9★ (150)23 mi
49DECO Air Conditioning and Heating854.8★ (82)17 mi
50Hasco Heating Air Conditioning Services Co854.7★ (111)17 mi

Also serving Calimesa

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 Calimesa
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AAA Redlands Plumbing5.0★ (2)6 mi
AAVCO Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning - Riverside5.0★ (2)16 mi
Ac Brothers Construction5.0★ (2)9 mi
Avis Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning5.0★ (2)16 mi
Block Family Air Conditioning and Heating5.0★ (2)15 mi
Desert Cooling3.0★ (2)3 mi
Earl's Heating & Air Conditioning3.0★ (2)11 mi
Ethan Brothers HVAC4.7★ (89)16 mi
Inland Plumbing Heating and Air4.9★ (70)12 mi
Inland Quality Heating & Air4.5★ (2)7 mi
Jays heating and cooling5.0★ (21)10 mi
Keepin It Cool Heat N AirIn Calimesa
Keepin It Cool Heat N Air!In Calimesa
Pro Comfort Air Systems - Heating & Cooling Contractor1.0★ (2)In Calimesa
Schaper Mechanical5.0★ (2)10 mi
Superior Cooling & Heating5.0★ (2)7 mi
Technical HVAC Professionals LLCIn Calimesa
The Cool Guys HVAC3.0★ (2)11 mi
Uptown Plumbing inc5.0★ (2)5 mi
Water Heater SOS5.0★ (440)In Calimesa

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Calimesa?

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

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

We scored 433 Calimesa 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Calimesa data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

HVAC contractors in Calimesa: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Calimesa?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Calimesa, CA is Lasting Legacy Plumbing Heating and Air with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 5.0★ from 1,343 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Year Round Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and Ascent Plumbing Air Conditioning and Heating | Plumber, Water Heater Installation, AC & Furnace Repair Yucaipa, CA (#3) follow. We ranked 433 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Calimesa?

ContractorsRanked ranks 433 HVAC contractors serving Calimesa, CA. 4 of them are based in Calimesa; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Calimesa are open 24/7?

141 ranked HVAC contractors in Calimesa post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Lasting Legacy Plumbing Heating and Air (#1), Year Round Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and Ascent Plumbing Air Conditioning and Heating | Plumber, Water Heater Installation, AC & Furnace Repair Yucaipa, CA (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Calimesa work on weekends?

344 of 433 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 217 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lasting Legacy Plumbing Heating and Air (#1), Year Round Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and Ascent Plumbing Air Conditioning and Heating | Plumber, Water Heater Installation, AC & Furnace Repair Yucaipa, CA (#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 Calimesa?

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

What Google rating do Calimesa HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 433 rated HVAC contractors in Calimesa is 4.9★, with a median of 23 reviews. Ballard Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning has the most, 2,293 reviews, and ranks #45. 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 Calimesa?

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 Calimesa

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 433 hvac contractors serving Calimesa.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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