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Best HVAC Contractors in East Pasadena, CA (2026)

1,651 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Pasadena: Aire Serv of Pasadena, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 394 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): JW Plumbing, Heating and Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,651.

  3. 24

    Most-reviewed: Service Champions Plumbing, Heating & AC, 6,978 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 1,651 ranked; ranked #24.

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

1,651 East Pasadena HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 596 are open 24/7, 1,265 open Saturdays and 960 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 1,651 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in East Pasadena at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in East Pasadena at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Aire Serv of Pasadena634.9★ (394)Arcadia, 3 mi away24/7Overall
2JW Plumbing, Heating and Air634.8★ (2,541)Los Angeles, 12 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning634.9★ (4,606)Los Angeles, 19 mi away24/7—
4Purified Air Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc635.0★ (251)Pasadena, 4 mi away24/7—
5Service Hero Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical634.8★ (1,506)Covina, 11 mi away24/7—
6NexGen HVAC & Plumbing624.7★ (538)Arcadia, 5 mi away24/7—
7American AC Heat Plumbing624.9★ (3,299)Hawthorne, 21 mi away24/7—
8Most Valuable Plumber624.8★ (142)Pasadena, 2 mi away24/7—
9Power Pro Plumbing Heating & Air624.9★ (1,582)Cerritos, 18 mi away24/7—
10Dr Air Conditioning And Heating615.0★ (94)Pasadena, 4 mi away24/7—

The 1,651 best HVAC contractors in East Pasadena, 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. Ranked #1 in East Pasadena

    Based in Arcadia, 3 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 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
  2. Based in Pasadena, 2 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 142 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    171 N Altadena Dr Suite 270, Pasadena, CA 91107
  3. Based in Gardena, 22 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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
  4. Based in Anaheim, 24 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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 1,651 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in East Pasadena, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Adeedo Plumbing, Drains & Heating604.7★ (2,821)22 mi
27Orange Coast Plumbing605.0★ (276)16 mi
28T & C HVAC605.0★ (32)3 mi
29Titan Air Conditioning604.9★ (439)17 mi
30Turbo Plus Appliance Repair Service605.0★ (80)9 mi
31Newness HVAC n Appliance Services605.0★ (160)14 mi
32Spot On Heating, Air, Plumbing & Electrical604.9★ (502)12 mi
33BIG H & A604.9★ (423)5 mi
34Klaus & Sons Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning604.9★ (977)23 mi
35Veteran Air604.9★ (1,091)23 mi
36JW Plumbing, Heating & Air604.8★ (175)11 mi
37Universal Heating & Air604.8★ (404)16 mi
38Downey Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning604.7★ (467)15 mi
39Manny's Heating & Air Conditioning604.9★ (183)13 mi
40Metz Air Control604.9★ (969)23 mi
41Mor Air605.0★ (295)19 mi
42Western Air Mechanical604.9★ (251)15 mi
43Joe's Heating & Air Conditioning Pasadena605.0★ (26)3 mi
44Comfort Time Plumbing Heating & Cooling605.0★ (740)12 mi
45AIR NOW HEATING & COOLING INC595.0★ (81)11 mi
46Pro HVAC Service El Monte595.0★ (30)4 mi
47Air Concepts Air Conditioning and Heating594.9★ (995)24 mi
48LC Heating & Air Conditioning595.0★ (197)17 mi
49Mega Clean Air595.0★ (223)18 mi
50Complete Heating & AC Repair Pasadena594.8★ (24)1 mi

Also serving East Pasadena

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.

How much do HVAC contractors cost in East Pasadena?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in East Pasadena?
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 Pasadena HVAC contractors

We scored 1,651 East Pasadena 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn East Pasadena 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 Pasadena: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in East Pasadena?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in East Pasadena, CA is Aire Serv of Pasadena with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 394 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. JW Plumbing, Heating and Air (#2) and Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning (#3) follow. We ranked 1,651 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in East Pasadena?

ContractorsRanked ranks 1,651 HVAC contractors serving East Pasadena, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in East Pasadena are open 24/7?

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

Which HVAC contractors in East Pasadena work on weekends?

1,265 of 1,651 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 960 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Aire Serv of Pasadena (#1), JW Plumbing, Heating and Air (#2) and Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning (#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 Pasadena?

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

What Google rating do East Pasadena HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 1,651 rated HVAC contractors in East Pasadena is 4.9★, with a median of 18 reviews. Service Champions Plumbing, Heating & AC has the most, 6,978 reviews, and ranks #24. 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 Pasadena?

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 Pasadena

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,651 hvac contractors serving East Pasadena.
  2. October 2026: 9 duplicate listings merged.

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