22 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Firebaugh: The Air Doctor, CR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Lee's Air, Plumbing, & Heating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 22.
Most-reviewed: Madera Air Conditioning Marketplace, 1,364 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #2.
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22 Firebaugh HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 22 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Air Doctor | 56 | 5.0★ (65) | Hanford, 13 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Madera Air Conditioning Marketplace | 56 | 4.2★ (1,364) | Madera, 22 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Lee's Air, Plumbing, & Heating | 54 | 4.8★ (201) | Madera, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Universal Air HVAC Inc. | 54 | 4.8★ (81) | Atwater, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | A & R Refrigeration, Inc. | 53 | 4.9★ (154) | Chowchilla, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Airmergency Inc | 53 | 5.0★ (22) | Fresno, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Simmons Heating & Air Conditioning | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Firebaugh | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Purl's Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning | 52 | 4.8★ (134) | Madera, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Alpha Heating & Cooling Inc | 52 | 5.0★ (39) | Madera, 22 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Air Tactics | 51 | 4.9★ (17) | Atwater, 23 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 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 22 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 1,364 Google reviews, the most in Firebaugh.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 23 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 201 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chowchilla, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fresno, 19 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Firebaugh
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 23 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 23 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 23 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kerman, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 22 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kerman, 23 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Banos, 20 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kerman, 23 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 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.
Based in Madera, 22 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chowchilla, 21 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Car racing venue”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A H.E.R.S. Rater, inc. - Duct Testing | 21 mi | |
| California HVAC Mechanical LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Cardiel Electrical Works | 23 mi | |
| Cen Cal Refrigeration Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Central Valley Comfort Cooling | 16 mi | |
| D&L Heating & Cooling | 20 mi | |
| Emergency Plumbers 911 Madera | 21 mi | |
| JGD heating and air conditioning | 23 mi | |
| Kerman Home Appliance | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Kevin Heating & Air Conditioning | 23 mi | |
| Rangel's Heating & Cooling svc. | 23 mi | |
| Spain-Air Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| TELUS HVAC CONSULTING LLC | 22 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Firebaugh. 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 22 Firebaugh 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 Firebaugh 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 |