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Best HVAC Contractors in East Los Angeles, CA (2026)

1,908 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Los Angeles: JW Plumbing, Heating and Air, CR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 2,541 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,908.

  3. 40

    Most-reviewed: Service Champions Plumbing, Heating & AC, 6,978 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 1,908 ranked; ranked #40.

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

1,908 East Los Angeles HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 690 are open 24/7, 1,480 open Saturdays and 1,124 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 1,908 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in East Los Angeles at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in East Los Angeles at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1JW Plumbing, Heating and Air654.8★ (2,541)Los Angeles, 5 mi away24/7Overall
2Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning654.9★ (4,606)Los Angeles, 12 mi away24/7Emergencies
3American AC Heat Plumbing644.9★ (3,299)Hawthorne, 12 mi away24/7—
4Power Pro Plumbing Heating & Air634.9★ (1,582)Cerritos, 11 mi away24/7—
5Drain Right Services634.9★ (1,770)Gardena, 13 mi away24/7—
6Power Pro Plumbing Heating & Air634.8★ (2,576)Gardena, 13 mi away24/7—
7Carter Services634.9★ (1,990)Torrance, 16 mi away24/7—
8Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric624.8★ (284)Monterey Park, 3 mi away24/7—
9Adeedo Plumbing, Drains & Heating624.7★ (2,821)Los Angeles, 13 mi away24/7—
10Manny's Heating & Air Conditioning624.9★ (183)Huntington Park, 4 mi away24/7—

The 1,908 best HVAC contractors in East Los Angeles, 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.

  1. Based in Gardena, 13 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,770 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,770 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    18012 S Figueroa St, Gardena, CA 90248
  2. Based in Torrance, 16 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,990 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,990 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2807 Oregon Ct F3, Torrance, CA 90503
  3. Based in Arcadia, 12 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 394 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 394 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    125 E Santa Clara St #17, Arcadia, CA 91006
  4. Based in Anaheim, 22 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,813 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 2,813 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1120 N Tustin Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807

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 1,908 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in East Los Angeles, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26LC Heating & Air Conditioning615.0★ (197)12 mi
27Universal Heating & Air614.8★ (404)12 mi
28Comfort Time Plumbing Heating & Cooling615.0★ (740)7 mi
29Dr Air Conditioning And Heating615.0★ (94)7 mi
30Mega Clean Air615.0★ (223)13 mi
31NexGen HVAC & Plumbing614.7★ (538)11 mi
32Los Angeles ❄️ Air Conditioning Service614.9★ (132)8 mi
33AARD Mechanical Air Conditioning & Heating604.9★ (547)17 mi
34Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric604.9★ (275)13 mi
35Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric604.9★ (310)13 mi
36Paramount Plumbing, Heating & Air604.8★ (46)1 mi
37Veteran Air604.9★ (1,091)21 mi
38Service Genius Air Conditioning and Heating605.0★ (448)12 mi
39Titan Air Conditioning604.9★ (439)16 mi
40Service Champions Plumbing, Heating & AC604.9★ (6,978)20 mi
41Air Tech 24 Heating and Air Conditioning604.9★ (387)16 mi
42Happy Camper Heating, Plumbing, and AC Repair605.0★ (341)11 mi
43Los Angeles HVAC Repair604.9★ (96)8 mi
44Mor Air605.0★ (295)18 mi
45Service Hero Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical604.8★ (1,840)24 mi
46Total Home Environmental HVAC604.8★ (416)16 mi
47MAX Appliance Repair Service605.0★ (172)8 mi
48Reliable Appliance, Heating and Air604.9★ (426)11 mi
49Most Valuable Plumber604.8★ (142)10 mi
50John & Son HVAC Service604.9★ (63)7 mi

Also serving East Los Angeles

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 East Los Angeles
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ABC Plumbing & Heating Co4.5★ (2)1 mi
Air Conditoining & Heating Helper5.0★ (2)7 mi
AirXperts Heating & AC Repair5.0★ (2)7 mi
Alliance Professional HVAC5.0★ (2)6 mi
Chong's Refrigeration Services3.0★ (2)8 mi
Coastal Heating & AC Repair Monterey Park5.0★ (2)4 mi
Cooling & Heating Repair4.8★ (402)16 mi
Dons Hard & PlumIn East Los Angeles
Econo Air HVAC Inc3.0★ (2)5 mi
Edwards Air Heating & AC5.0★ (2)2 mi
Habra's Air Conditioning Installation Service5.0★ (2)5 mi
Home Office Cooling and Heating Service5.0★ (2)3 mi
HVAC Los Angeles5.0★ (2)5 mi
Jose Cruz Plumbing Heating Electrical5.0★ (2)4 mi
Kahn Air Conditioning4.9★ (1,583)21 mi
NexGen HVAC & Plumbing4.7★ (2,250)24 mi
NexGen HVAC & Plumbing4.6★ (575)15 mi
Priority Remodeling3.0★ (2)4 mi
Service All-Stars Plumbing Heating and Air Comfort4.6★ (286)11 mi
Smart Control HVAC5.0★ (2)6 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in East Los Angeles?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in East Los Angeles?
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 East Los Angeles HVAC contractors

We scored 1,908 East Los Angeles 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 23, 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 East Los Angeles data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

HVAC contractors in East Los Angeles: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in East Los Angeles?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in East Los Angeles, CA is JW Plumbing, Heating and Air with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,541 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and American AC Heat Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 1,908 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 23, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in East Los Angeles?

ContractorsRanked ranks 1,908 HVAC contractors serving East Los Angeles, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in East Los Angeles are open 24/7?

690 ranked HVAC contractors in East Los Angeles post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are JW Plumbing, Heating and Air (#1), Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and American AC Heat Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in East Los Angeles work on weekends?

1,480 of 1,908 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 1,124 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are JW Plumbing, Heating and Air (#1), Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and American AC Heat Plumbing (#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 East Los Angeles?

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

What Google rating do East Los Angeles HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 1,908 rated HVAC contractors in East Los Angeles is 4.9★, with a median of 18 reviews. Service Champions Plumbing, Heating & AC has the most, 6,978 reviews, and ranks #40. 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 East Los Angeles?

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 East Los Angeles

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,908 hvac contractors serving East Los Angeles.
  2. October 2026: 10 duplicate listings merged.

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