28 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Delano: TAM N TJ'Z COOLING N HEATING, INC., CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 322 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 7 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Comfort Now Air, Plumbing, & Heating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 28.
Most-reviewed: Holders Air Conditioning & Heating, 767 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 28 ranked; ranked #2.
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28 Delano HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 28 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TAM N TJ'Z COOLING N HEATING, INC. | 62 | 5.0★ (322) | East Porterville, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Holders Air Conditioning & Heating | 59 | 4.7★ (767) | Bakersfield, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Air King Heating & Cooling Inc | 59 | 5.0★ (102) | Delano | — | — |
| 4 | Comfort Now Air, Plumbing, & Heating | 58 | 4.7★ (126) | Porterville, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | MRV Service Air Inc. | 58 | 4.3★ (87) | Delano | Sat | — |
| 6 | Positive Energy Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (76) | Rosedale, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Shaw's Home Comfort | 56 | 4.8★ (108) | Porterville, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Reliable HVAC Contractors Shafter | 54 | 5.0★ (12) | Shafter, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Delano Air Conditioning and Heating Services | 54 | 4.2★ (19) | Bakersfield, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Elite Air Service | 53 | 4.6★ (20) | Bakersfield, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 322 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 24 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 767 Google reviews, the most in Delano.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delano
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Porterville, 20 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delano
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rosedale, 19 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Porterville, 25 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shafter, 18 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 25 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 25 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delano
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McFarland, 6 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Porterville, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Porterville, 25 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McFarland, 6 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Porterville, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Porterville, 23 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 310 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Porterville, 25 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shafter, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in California City, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Porterville, 25 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Porterville, 21 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 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 #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Sam's Air Conditioning And Heating | 46 | 3.5★ (31) | 24 mi |
| 27 | Brley's A/C, Heating & Refrigeration | 45 | 3.3★ (7) | 24 mi |
| 28 | Staples and Associates/Staples Energy | 39 | 3.2★ (19) | 24 mi |
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chuy's A/C and Heating Services Lic.# 1061714 | 5.0★ (2) | In Delano |
| Constant Comfort Heating | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Hudson Heating & Air | 24 mi | |
| HVAC Service Irvine | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| J's Plumbing | 5.0★ (163) | In Delano |
| JC Comfort Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| JM's Refrigeration | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Mighty Plumbing | 5.0★ (11) | In Delano |
| Morton & Brown Plumbing Inc | 4.5★ (50) | In Delano |
| Serda's Plumbing | 4.2★ (19) | In Delano |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Delano. 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 28 Delano 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 Delano 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 |