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Best HVAC Contractors in Indian Wells, 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 Indian Wells: Hydes Air Conditioning, CR Score 67/100; 4.9★ from 4,740 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Comfort Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 201.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: Timo's Air Conditioning & Heating, 2,698 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 201 ranked after Hydes Air Conditioning; ranked #9.

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

201 Indian Wells HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 78 are open 24/7, 160 open Saturdays and 118 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 201 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Indian Wells at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Indian Wells at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Hydes Air Conditioning674.9★ (4,740)Indio, 5 mi away24/7Overall
2Comfort Air665.0★ (1,881)Cathedral City, 7 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Granger's654.9★ (1,077)Indio, 6 mi away24/7—
4All Seasons Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating Inc.644.8★ (768)Palm Desert, 4 mi away24/7—
5KC's 23 1/2 Hour Plumbing & Air Conditioning644.8★ (2,089)Palm Springs, 11 mi away24/7—
6NexGen HVAC & Plumbing644.6★ (2,011)Palm Desert, 6 mi away24/7—
7Absolute Airflow Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing634.9★ (729)Indio, 8 mi away24/7—
8Sunny Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical635.0★ (302)Indio, 6 mi away24/7—
9Timo's Air Conditioning & Heating634.8★ (2,698)Thousand Palms, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
10Champion HVAC634.9★ (272)Palm Desert, 4 mi away24/7—

The 201 best HVAC contractors in Indian Wells, 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.

  2. #2 Comfort Air

    Based in Cathedral City, 7 mi away

    66/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,881 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

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

  3. #3 Granger's

    Based in Indio, 6 mi away

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,077 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 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

  6. #6 NexGen HVAC & Plumbing

    Based in Palm Desert, 6 mi away

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 2,011 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.6★ from 2,011 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    73605 Dinah Shore Dr Bldg 100A, Palm Desert, CA 92211
    View profile for NexGen HVAC & Plumbing(760) 906-8526

  10. #10 Champion HVAC

    Based in Palm Desert, 4 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 272 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    • 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

  12. #12 Dan Only HVAC

    Based in Indian Wells

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    74923 CA-111 STE 142, Indian Wells, CA 92210
    View profile for Dan Only HVAC(760) 600-2585

  15. #15 Blair Heating & Air

    Based in Palm Springs, 11 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 636 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 636 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    653 Oleander Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264
    View profile for Blair Heating & Air(760) 548-3873

  18. #18 Coldchella Air

    Based in Cathedral City, 5 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Coldchella Air(760) 610-4222

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

HVAC contractors in Indian Wells, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Breeze Air Conditioning614.8★ (197)2 mi
27Service Pros Air Conditioning and Plumbing614.9★ (45)2 mi
28WeFix Air Conditioning & Heating614.8★ (46)1 mi
29PB Mechanical Air Services605.0★ (84)2 mi
30AC DOCTOR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIOING INC604.9★ (67)5 mi
31Blair Heating & Air604.9★ (83)8 mi
321st HVAC Repair Services Palm Desert CA605.0★ (32)3 mi
33Aire Serv of Palm Desert604.9★ (44)4 mi
34VALDEZ AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING605.0★ (119)13 mi
35Eagle Air605.0★ (60)2 mi
36Air Plus Heating & Air Conditioning604.8★ (87)8 mi
37All Valley Air604.9★ (125)6 mi
38J & M Air Conditioning & Heating604.9★ (176)2 mi
39Mirage Air Conditioning LLC595.0★ (93)7 mi
40Ray's Air Conditioning & Heating594.8★ (32)5 mi
41California Express Heating And Air595.0★ (18)3 mi
42Cooling & Heating Repair594.9★ (96)13 mi
43Western Air Cooling & Heating595.0★ (45)3 mi
44ALL DAY Heating & Cooling Inc.595.0★ (106)3 mi
45Desert Air Conditioning594.8★ (222)11 mi
46Urban Worx594.9★ (475)4 mi
47PROVISION HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING595.0★ (75)15 mi
48Breeze Heating and Air Conditioning LLC595.0★ (15)4 mi
49Blue Cloud Household Services Inc.594.9★ (69)6 mi
50Esser Air Conditioning and Heating594.8★ (712)4 mi

Also serving Indian Wells

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 Indian Wells
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
1st HVAC Repair Services Cathedral City CA5.0★ (34)12 mi
Above All Boiler Services5.0★ (2)8 mi
Accurate One ConstructionIn Indian Wells
Air Design & Solutions Inc5.0★ (2)17 mi
AIR RUSH HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING3.0★ (2)5 mi
All Valley Air3.9★ (19)4 mi
Bradlee’s Heating & Air5.0★ (90)17 mi
Comfort by CarterIn Indian Wells
Desert Climate Control Inc5.0★ (2)8 mi
Elite Temp Control Inc.5.0★ (14)5 mi
Gibson Air conditioning & Heating Inc3.4★ (16)4 mi
Harmony Heating & Cooling5.0★ (2)4 mi
HH Air Conditioning & Heating4.5★ (8)2 mi
HVAC Alliance Expert4.9★ (38)10 mi
M-Tech Air Conditioning Services, Inc.5.0★ (2)4 mi
MACHINAS Heating & Air Conditioning3.0★ (2)4 mi
PureSkyy Air Conditioning & Plumbing Repair Services5.0★ (18)9 mi
RASP HVAC5.0★ (66)17 mi
RWN Mechanical Services4.5★ (19)7 mi
Southern Mechanical Services LLC5.0★ (2)12 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Indian Wells?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Indian Wells?
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 Indian Wells HVAC contractors

We scored 201 Indian Wells 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 Indian Wells 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 Indian Wells: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Indian Wells?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Indian Wells, CA is Hydes Air Conditioning with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 4.9★ from 4,740 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Comfort Air (#2) and Granger's (#3) follow. We ranked 201 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Indian Wells?

ContractorsRanked ranks 201 HVAC contractors serving Indian Wells, CA. 1 of them is based in Indian Wells; 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 Indian Wells are open 24/7?

78 ranked HVAC contractors in Indian Wells post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hydes Air Conditioning (#1), Comfort Air (#2) and Granger's (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Indian Wells work on weekends?

160 of 201 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 118 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hydes Air Conditioning (#1), Comfort Air (#2) and Granger's (#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 Indian Wells?

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

What Google rating do Indian Wells HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 201 rated HVAC contractors in Indian Wells is 4.9★, with a median of 19 reviews. Hydes Air Conditioning has the most, 4,740 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Indian Wells?

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 Indian Wells

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 201 hvac contractors serving Indian Wells.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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