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Best HVAC Contractors in Emeryville, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall in Emeryville: Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling, CR Score 66/100; 4.7★ from 3,311 Google reviews; open 24/7.

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    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Service Champions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 559.

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    Most-reviewed: Service Champions, 5,220 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 559 ranked; ranked #2.

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

559 Emeryville HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 125 are open 24/7, 339 open Saturdays and 267 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 559 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Emeryville at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Emeryville at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling664.7★ (3,311)Berkeley, 1 mi away24/7Overall
2Service Champions644.9★ (5,220)Martinez, 16 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Cabrillo Plumbing, Heating & Air634.9★ (966)San Francisco, 9 mi away24/7—
4Heise's Plumbing634.9★ (1,454)San Francisco, 11 mi away24/7—
5Magic Plumbing Heating & Cooling634.9★ (1,876)San Francisco, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Hometown Heating and Air Conditioning634.9★ (2,463)Concord, 18 mi away24/7—
7Chill Heating and Cooling625.0★ (1,017)San Ramon, 17 mi away24/7—
8Arch Plumbing Inc.624.9★ (286)San Francisco, 8 mi away24/7—
9Perfect Star Heating, Cooling, & Electrical624.9★ (1,255)Concord, 18 mi away24/7—
10Chill Heating and Cooling625.0★ (481)Walnut Creek, 15 mi away24/7—

The 559 best HVAC contractors in Emeryville, 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 Martinez, 16 mi away

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 5,220 Google reviews, the most in Emeryville.

    • 4.9★ from 5,220 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    261 Arthur Rd, Martinez, CA 94553
  2. Based in San Francisco, 11 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,454 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,454 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    260 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
  3. Based in San Francisco, 8 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 286 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 286 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    121 Quint St STE 5E, San Francisco, CA 94124
  4. Based in Oakland, 2 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 200 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 200 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    344 20th St, Oakland, CA 94612
  5. Based in Sausalito, 11 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    323 Pine St Ste. F, Sausalito, CA 94965
  6. Based in San Anselmo, 18 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 762 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 762 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    11 Ross Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960
  7. Based in Pleasanton, 22 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,337 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 2,337 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7020 Commerce Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588
  8. Based in Berkeley, 2 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1826 Prince St, Berkeley, CA 94703
  9. Based in Richmond, 6 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    173 Lakeshore Ct, Richmond, CA 94804

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

HVAC contractors in Emeryville, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Afterglow604.9★ (47)4 mi
27San Francisco Expert Heating and Air604.9★ (69)7 mi
28Smart Heating and Air Conditioning604.9★ (324)17 mi
29Service Hero Plumbing & Air604.5★ (1,252)16 mi
30Hassler Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC604.9★ (418)6 mi
31Alameda Island Heating & Air Conditioning LLC595.0★ (32)5 mi
32Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Lorenzo594.7★ (265)13 mi
33Around The Clock HVAC595.0★ (207)12 mi
34Alaska Refrigeration Air Conditioning & Heating Co594.9★ (130)13 mi
35Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling594.6★ (474)15 mi
36Bay Area Climate Control594.9★ (162)15 mi
37Bellows Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical594.9★ (480)22 mi
38Comfy Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.594.8★ (111)11 mi
39Sugar Bear Home Services594.9★ (369)14 mi
40Environmental Heating and Air Solutions594.8★ (1,142)19 mi
41Villquin Air Services594.9★ (172)17 mi
42Fuse Service594.9★ (264)21 mi
43Same Day Air Conditioning & Heating584.5★ (700)18 mi
44California HVAC584.9★ (59)5 mi
45Chill-Hub HVAC and Refrigeration Service584.9★ (358)17 mi
46Eco Systems Heating & Air Conditioning584.8★ (138)17 mi
47Golden Comfort AC Repair & Heating585.0★ (27)9 mi
48L.J. Kruse Company584.9★ (232)2 mi
49A.L.B HVAC refrigeration service584.7★ (12)2 mi
50J J Rooter & Plumbing584.9★ (94)4 mi

Also serving Emeryville

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 Emeryville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Airco Mechanical, Inc.In Emeryville
Anchor Heating & Cooling, Inc.4.3★ (16)5 mi
ARASTEK Heating and Cooling , HVAC , Air Conditioning5.0★ (2)8 mi
Brothers Energy5.0★ (2)8 mi
Cali HVAC5.0★ (97)17 mi
Comfort Air Mechanical Systems3.5★ (2)4 mi
Cyclone Air Systems Inc4.9★ (109)19 mi
Dome Construction5.0★ (4)In Emeryville
E-fficient HVAC5.0★ (2)6 mi
Farers Air Duct ServiceIn Emeryville
Five Or Free Electrical Heating & Air Solutions4.8★ (219)2 mi
Fuse Service4.9★ (54)14 mi
Inner Sunset Top Heating and Air5.0★ (30)12 mi
Normandy Heating and Air Conditioning5.0★ (2)3 mi
North Cal Heating And Air5.0★ (2)8 mi
North Star Heating & Cooling5.0★ (2)8 mi
O.s heating & Air Conditioning5.0★ (17)8 mi
Quaweay Electric5.0★ (2)3 mi
Redfoxheating&cooling3.0★ (2)3 mi
WaterSystems CleaningIn Emeryville

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Emeryville?

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

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

We scored 559 Emeryville 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 Emeryville 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 Emeryville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Emeryville?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Emeryville, CA is Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.7★ from 3,311 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Service Champions (#2) and Cabrillo Plumbing, Heating & Air (#3) follow. We ranked 559 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Emeryville?

ContractorsRanked ranks 559 HVAC contractors serving Emeryville, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Emeryville are open 24/7?

125 ranked HVAC contractors in Emeryville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling (#1), Service Champions (#2) and Cabrillo Plumbing, Heating & Air (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Emeryville work on weekends?

339 of 559 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 267 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling (#1), Service Champions (#2) and Cabrillo Plumbing, Heating & Air (#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 Emeryville?

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

What Google rating do Emeryville HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 559 rated HVAC contractors in Emeryville is 4.9★, with a median of 17 reviews. Service Champions has the most, 5,220 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Emeryville?

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 Emeryville

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 559 hvac contractors serving Emeryville.
  2. October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.

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