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Best HVAC Contractors in Garnet, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Garnet: Comfort Air, CR Score 93/100; 5.0★ from 1,881 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): KC's 23 1/2 Hour Plumbing & Air Conditioning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 201.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Hydes Air Conditioning, 4,740 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 201 ranked; ranked #4.

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

201 Garnet HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 81 are open 24/7, 158 open Saturdays and 118 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 201 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the HVAC contractors in Palm Springs ranking. See HVAC contractors in Palm Springs

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Garnet at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Garnet at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Comfort Air935.0★ (1,881)Cathedral City, 10 mi away24/7Overall
2KC's 23 1/2 Hour Plumbing & Air Conditioning924.8★ (2,089)Palm Springs, 7 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Blair Heating & Air914.9★ (636)Palm Springs, 7 mi away24/7—
4Hydes Air Conditioning914.9★ (4,740)Indio, 20 mi away24/7Most reviews
5Paul Mitchell's Air Care904.9★ (341)Thousand Palms, 10 mi away24/7—
6PROVISION HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING895.0★ (75)Palm Springs, 3 mi away24/7—
7NexGen HVAC & Plumbing894.6★ (2,011)Palm Desert, 12 mi away24/7—
8All Seasons Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating Inc.894.8★ (768)Palm Desert, 14 mi away24/7—
9Granger's894.9★ (1,077)Indio, 20 mi away24/7—
10Timo's Air Conditioning & Heating894.8★ (2,698)Thousand Palms, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 201 best HVAC contractors in Garnet, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Garnet

    #1 Comfort Air

    Based in Cathedral City, 10 mi away

    93/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 1,881 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 1,881 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Comfort Air(760) 582-5886

  9. #9 Granger's

    Based in Indio, 20 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,077 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 1,077 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    81077 Indio Blvd Suite D, Indio, CA 92201
    View profile for Granger's(760) 206-8151

  16. #16 Champion HVAC

    Based in Palm Desert, 17 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 272 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 272 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    77711 Flora Rd Suite 203, Palm Desert, CA 92211
    View profile for Champion HVAC(760) 463-0636

HVAC contractors ranked #26 to #39

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 39 of 201 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in Garnet, ranks 26 to 39
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26AC DOCTOR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIOING INC864.9★ (67)12 mi
38Next Level Air Conditioning854.9★ (372)17 mi
39Hermetic Heating And Air845.0★ (203)17 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Garnet?

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

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

We scored 201 Garnet 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 Garnet 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 Garnet: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Garnet?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Garnet, CA is Comfort Air with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 5.0★ from 1,881 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. KC's 23 1/2 Hour Plumbing & Air Conditioning (#2) and Blair Heating & Air (#3) follow. We ranked 201 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Garnet are open 24/7?

81 ranked HVAC contractors in Garnet post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Comfort Air (#1), KC's 23 1/2 Hour Plumbing & Air Conditioning (#2) and Blair Heating & Air (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Garnet work on weekends?

158 of 201 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 118 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Comfort Air (#1), KC's 23 1/2 Hour Plumbing & Air Conditioning (#2) and Blair 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 Garnet?

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

What Google rating do Garnet HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 201 rated HVAC contractors in Garnet is 4.9★, with a median of 21 reviews. Hydes Air Conditioning has the most, 4,740 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Garnet?

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 does ContractorsRanked rank HVAC contractors?

Each HVAC contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Garnet

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 201 hvac contractors serving Garnet.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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