44 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Chowchilla: ARMS Air Conditioning And Heating, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 1,417 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cosmic Comfort Electrical & HVAC | Merced, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 44.
Most-reviewed: Madera Air Conditioning Marketplace, 1,364 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 44 ranked after ARMS Air Conditioning And Heating; ranked #9.
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44 Chowchilla HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 44 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARMS Air Conditioning And Heating | 62 | 4.9★ (1,417) | Atwater, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Cosmic Comfort Electrical & HVAC | Merced | 61 | 4.9★ (719) | Atwater, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | N & C Heating and Air LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (185) | Merced, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | A & R Refrigeration, Inc. | 59 | 4.9★ (154) | Chowchilla | — | — |
| 5 | Airmergency Inc | 58 | 5.0★ (22) | Fresno, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | All Zone Heating & Cooling co | 58 | 4.7★ (395) | Madera, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Perez Repair Heating & Air | 58 | 4.8★ (103) | Merced, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | ZACS AIR SYSTEMS | 58 | 4.9★ (59) | Merced, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Madera Air Conditioning Marketplace | 58 | 4.2★ (1,364) | Madera, 14 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | The Air Doctor | 57 | 5.0★ (65) | Hanford, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,417 Google reviews, the most in Chowchilla.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 24 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 719 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 18 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chowchilla
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fresno, 2 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 395 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 20 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 17 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 1,364 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hanford, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 201 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 8 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 20 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 280 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 21 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 16 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 17 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 16 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 18 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 16 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 18 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 14 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 15 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 19 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 | Brian's Heating & Cooling Inc. | 52 | 4.3★ (64) | 12 mi |
| 27 | Ace Air Inc | 52 | 5.0★ (35) | 18 mi |
| 28 | Vierra's Heating & Air Conditioning | 51 | 5.0★ (17) | 13 mi |
| 29 | Comfort Zone | 51 | 5.0★ (7) | 21 mi |
| 30 | Oasis Heating and Cooling Inc | 51 | 4.4★ (71) | 18 mi |
| 31 | Calor Air HVAC | 51 | 5.0★ (7) | 22 mi |
| 32 | Cooling Heating & Air Conditioning | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | 18 mi |
| 33 | HAC Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. | 51 | 4.1★ (18) | 24 mi |
| 34 | Ware's Quality Air, Inc. | 51 | 4.5★ (11) | 22 mi |
| 35 | Chowchilla Barn Burner | 50 | 4.6★ (25) | In Chowchilla |
| 36 | American Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning | 50 | 4.9★ (8) | 20 mi |
| 37 | Central Valley Air Conditioning | 50 | 4.8★ (41) | 24 mi |
| 38 | Conley Heating & Air Inc. | 50 | 4.4★ (9) | 20 mi |
| 39 | Jantz Electrical | 49 | 4.4★ (5) | 25 mi |
| 40 | COOL N HEAT | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 15 mi |
| 41 | Sas Appliances | 48 | 2.8★ (23) | 18 mi |
| 42 | TRT Air Conditioning and Heating | 48 | 4.0★ (4) | 16 mi |
| 43 | Devoted Air | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 17 mi |
| 44 | Advanced Heating and Air Contractors | 46 | 5.0★ (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 H.E.R.S. Rater, inc. - Duct Testing | In Chowchilla | |
| Air Boss Air-conditioning heating | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Air Eaze Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| ALL- Care heating & Air | 17 mi | |
| California HVAC Mechanical LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Central Valley Comfort Cooling | In Chowchilla | |
| D&L Heating & Cooling | 14 mi | |
| Ecovent Heating & Air | In Chowchilla | |
| Emergency Plumbers 911 Madera | 14 mi | |
| Golden Valley Heating & Air | In Chowchilla | |
| Home Remodeling 4 U | In Chowchilla | |
| Ochoa’s Heating & Air | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Rangel's Heating & Cooling svc. | 14 mi | |
| Roo's Heating And Air Conditioning | 18 mi | |
| RVD Heating & Air and Son | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Spain-Air Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| T & T Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| TELUS HVAC CONSULTING LLC | In Chowchilla | |
| Wilcox Plumbing | In Chowchilla | |
| Workman Duct Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Chowchilla. 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 Chowchilla 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 Chowchilla 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 |