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Best HVAC Contractors in Encinitas, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Encinitas: Sherlock Plumbing, Heating & Air, CR Score 94/100; 4.9★ from 4,132 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Action Air Conditioning & Heating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 486.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air, 6,056 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 486 ranked; ranked #5.

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

486 Encinitas HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 145 are open 24/7, 353 open Saturdays and 261 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 486 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Encinitas at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Encinitas at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Sherlock Plumbing, Heating & Air944.9★ (4,132)Carlsbad, 7 mi away24/7Overall
2Action Air Conditioning & Heating934.9★ (3,896)San Marcos, 10 mi away24/7Emergencies
3John Stevenson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning924.8★ (2,898)Carlsbad, 7 mi away24/7—
4Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air914.8★ (2,810)San Marcos, 10 mi away24/7—
5Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air914.8★ (6,056)San Diego, 16 mi away24/7Most reviews
6United Plumbing Heating Air & Electric914.9★ (1,612)San Diego, 12 mi away24/7—
7Personal Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning914.9★ (1,305)Oceanside, 13 mi away24/7—
8Veterans Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical905.0★ (601)Oceanside, 12 mi away24/7—
9Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Restoration & Flood Services904.8★ (4,875)San Diego, 18 mi away24/7—
10Mauzy Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, and Electrical904.8★ (1,303)Escondido, 11 mi away24/7—

The 486 best HVAC contractors in Encinitas, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  21. #21 1800anytyme

    Based in Vista, 9 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 402 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.7★ from 402 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2598 Fortune Way STE H, Vista, CA 92081
    View profile for 1800anytyme(800) 656-3569

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

HVAC contractors in Encinitas, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Smith & Sons Heating and Air Inc.875.0★ (203)18 mi
27We Care Plumbing Heating and Air874.8★ (1,139)9 mi
28Thompson Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning874.9★ (1,197)12 mi
29Rancho Bernardo Heating & Air874.9★ (14)In Encinitas
30Point Loma Electric, Plumbing, Drains, and Water Heaters874.9★ (220)17 mi
31United HVAC Repair & Installation875.0★ (79)In Encinitas
32American Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning874.7★ (237)12 mi
33Expert AC Repair Carlsbad865.0★ (25)6 mi
34Guthrie & Sons Heating, Air and Solar864.9★ (1,494)17 mi
35PR Wave Mechanical865.0★ (30)8 mi
36GR Air Duct Cleaning865.0★ (59)In Encinitas
37Metro Heating865.0★ (8)In Encinitas
38Progressive Heating & Air864.8★ (240)17 mi
39Home Run Heating and Air865.0★ (32)9 mi
40Plumber Chula Vista by Castillo Works864.9★ (170)18 mi
41Sweeps Luck865.0★ (528)In Encinitas
42Ascend Plumbing864.9★ (119)17 mi
43Comfort Bros Heating Air Plumbing & Electrical864.9★ (424)24 mi
44Jackson & Foster Heating & Air Conditioning864.9★ (58)12 mi
45Tytum HVAC864.9★ (58)In Encinitas
46Blue Diamond Heating and Air865.0★ (70)16 mi
47Point Loma Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Air864.9★ (1,546)18 mi
48Professional La Jolla AC Repair Services865.0★ (46)13 mi
49Vets for You Plumbing864.7★ (127)13 mi
50Ez Breezy Heating & Air865.0★ (471)16 mi

Also serving Encinitas

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 Encinitas
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Air Temperature Specialists4.9★ (264)24 mi
All Seasons Cooling & HeatingIn Encinitas
America Heating and Air Conditioning5.0★ (2)12 mi
ApexFlow HVAC SystemsIn Encinitas
Big B's Plumbing of San Diego5.0★ (4)In Encinitas
Blue Diamond Heating and Air5.0★ (801)24 mi
Cool Cat Heating and Air ConditioningIn Encinitas
CrackerJack Air Pros4.6★ (151)6 mi
Encinitas Plumbing4.5★ (59)In Encinitas
Encinitas Water Heaters, Inc.5.0★ (2)In Encinitas
EZ Leak Detection - San Diego Slab Leak Detection Experts | 24/7 Plumbing Services San Diego3.0★ (2)11 mi
Heating & Air Conditioning CA5.0★ (2)12 mi
Maximum Comfort Heating and AC Repair5.0★ (200)25 mi
Precision Air Inc4.0★ (2)12 mi
Pure Air San Diego5.0★ (2)12 mi
Short & Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning Escondido5.0★ (2)14 mi
United Plumbing Heating Air & Electric4.8★ (94)17 mi
W HVAC Escondido5.0★ (2)12 mi
Westerly Mechanical5.0★ (2)12 mi
Williams Mechanical Co4.9★ (102)17 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Encinitas?

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

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

We scored 486 Encinitas HVAC contractors on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Encinitas data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

HVAC contractors in Encinitas: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Encinitas?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Encinitas, CA is Sherlock Plumbing, Heating & Air with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 4.9★ from 4,132 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Action Air Conditioning & Heating (#2) and John Stevenson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (#3) follow. We ranked 486 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Encinitas?

ContractorsRanked ranks 486 HVAC contractors serving Encinitas, CA. 9 of them are based in Encinitas; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Encinitas are open 24/7?

145 ranked HVAC contractors in Encinitas post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Sherlock Plumbing, Heating & Air (#1), Action Air Conditioning & Heating (#2) and John Stevenson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Encinitas work on weekends?

353 of 486 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 261 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sherlock Plumbing, Heating & Air (#1), Action Air Conditioning & Heating (#2) and John Stevenson Plumbing, 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 Encinitas?

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

What Google rating do Encinitas HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 486 rated HVAC contractors in Encinitas is 5.0★, with a median of 25 reviews. Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air has the most, 6,056 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Encinitas?

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 Encinitas

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 486 hvac contractors serving Encinitas.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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