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Best HVAC Contractors in La Cañada Flintridge, CA (2026)

1,601 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in La Cañada Flintridge: Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 4,606 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): JW Plumbing, Heating and Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,601.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: American AC Heat Plumbing, 3,299 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 1,601 ranked after Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning; ranked #6.

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

1,601 La Cañada Flintridge HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 608 are open 24/7, 1,250 open Saturdays and 983 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 1,601 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in La Cañada Flintridge at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in La Cañada Flintridge at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning644.9★ (4,606)Los Angeles, 16 mi away24/7Overall
2JW Plumbing, Heating and Air644.8★ (2,541)Los Angeles, 12 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric634.9★ (275)Glendale, 2 mi away24/7—
4Purified Air Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc635.0★ (251)Pasadena, 4 mi away24/7—
5Precise Air Systems Inc.634.9★ (434)Los Angeles, 6 mi away24/7—
6American AC Heat Plumbing624.9★ (3,299)Hawthorne, 21 mi away24/7Most reviews
7AZ Air Conditioning and Heating624.8★ (3,170)North Hills, 18 mi away24/7—
8Aire Serv of Pasadena624.9★ (394)Arcadia, 10 mi away24/7—
9Mor Air625.0★ (295)North Hollywood, 11 mi away24/7—
10Orion HVAC624.7★ (691)La Crescenta-Montrose, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 1,601 best HVAC contractors in La Cañada Flintridge, 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 Arcadia, 10 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 394 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 394 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    125 E Santa Clara St #17, Arcadia, CA 91006
  2. Based in North Hollywood, 11 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 295 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 295 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    11661 Saticoy St, North Hollywood, CA 91605
  3. Based in La Crescenta-Montrose, 4 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 691 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.7★ from 691 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    3055 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta-Montrose, CA 91214
  4. Based in Santa Clarita, 22 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,810 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,810 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    17007 Sierra Hwy, Canyon Country, CA 91351
  5. Based in Van Nuys, 16 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,583 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,583 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    15073 Keswick St, Van Nuys, CA 91405
  6. Based in Gardena, 24 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,770 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,770 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    18012 S Figueroa St, Gardena, CA 90248
  7. Based in Pasadena, 6 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 142 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    171 N Altadena Dr Suite 270, Pasadena, CA 91107

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 1,601 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in La Cañada Flintridge, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26NexGen HVAC & Plumbing614.7★ (538)13 mi
27Power Pro Plumbing Heating & Air614.8★ (2,576)24 mi
28Blueberry Air615.0★ (140)11 mi
29VHP AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING, Inc.605.0★ (78)8 mi
30HVAC Contractor - American Cool and Heat604.9★ (61)5 mi
31Purified air heating and Air Conditioning Inc605.0★ (100)10 mi
32Service Genius Air Conditioning and Heating605.0★ (448)13 mi
33Los Angeles ❄️ Air Conditioning Service604.9★ (132)10 mi
34Newness HVAC n Appliance Services605.0★ (160)13 mi
35ASH Purification Heating and Air Conditioning604.9★ (51)4 mi
36High Tech HVAC - AC Repair & Installation Services in Los Angeles, Ventura County, Orange County, Riverside County604.8★ (95)7 mi
37LC Heating & Air Conditioning605.0★ (49)5 mi
38HVAC Solutions Heating & AC Repair604.7★ (41)1 mi
39Los Angeles HVAC Repair604.9★ (96)9 mi
40Evans Heating & Air605.0★ (87)3 mi
41AC & HVAC Repair604.8★ (112)8 mi
42Service Champions Plumbing, Heating & AC604.9★ (667)21 mi
43So Cal Air605.0★ (264)5 mi
44Fleetwell Air Conditioning, Heating, and Plumbing604.9★ (488)20 mi
45Manny's Heating & Air Conditioning604.9★ (183)15 mi
46BIG H & A604.9★ (423)7 mi
47CrackerJack Air and Plumbing Pros605.0★ (172)16 mi
48Robert Hall & Sons, Heating & Air Conditioning605.0★ (27)4 mi
49Jim's Heating & Air Conditioning Pasadena604.9★ (27)3 mi
50North Lake Pasadena HVAC Contractors Center604.2★ (1,247)4 mi

Also serving La Cañada Flintridge

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 La Cañada Flintridge
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
4 SEASON HVAC INC5.0★ (2)9 mi
Air Conditioning Glendale5.0★ (2)3 mi
AirXperts Heating & AC Repair5.0★ (2)10 mi
Alliance Professional HVAC5.0★ (2)9 mi
Always HVAC LA5.0★ (2)11 mi
Best HVAC4.7★ (59)7 mi
Coastal Comfort Heating and AC Repair3.0★ (2)5 mi
Coastal Heating & AC Repair Monterey Park5.0★ (2)10 mi
ELITE ELECTRIC & HVAC5.0★ (2)5 mi
Green Planet Heating and Air5.0★ (68)8 mi
Home Tech Air Systems5.0★ (2)6 mi
HVAC Los Angeles5.0★ (2)11 mi
Jose Cruz Plumbing Heating Electrical5.0★ (2)8 mi
Master Class Service5.0★ (2)7 mi
Precision HVAC ServiceeIn La Cañada Flintridge
Priority Remodeling3.0★ (2)8 mi
Sears Heating and Air Conditioning5.0★ (2)7 mi
TOTO Air inc5.0★ (180)16 mi
Tran Services - HVAC | Food Equipment5.0★ (2)3 mi
Universal City Air Condition Contractor5.0★ (2)11 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in La Cañada Flintridge?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in La Cañada Flintridge?
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 La Cañada Flintridge HVAC contractors

We scored 1,601 La Cañada Flintridge 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 23, 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 La Cañada Flintridge 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 La Cañada Flintridge: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in La Cañada Flintridge?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in La Cañada Flintridge, CA is Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 4,606 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. JW Plumbing, Heating and Air (#2) and Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric (#3) follow. We ranked 1,601 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 23, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in La Cañada Flintridge?

ContractorsRanked ranks 1,601 HVAC contractors serving La Cañada Flintridge, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in La Cañada Flintridge are open 24/7?

608 ranked HVAC contractors in La Cañada Flintridge post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning (#1), JW Plumbing, Heating and Air (#2) and Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in La Cañada Flintridge work on weekends?

1,250 of 1,601 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 983 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning (#1), JW Plumbing, Heating and Air (#2) and Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric (#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 La Cañada Flintridge?

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

What Google rating do La Cañada Flintridge HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 1,601 rated HVAC contractors in La Cañada Flintridge is 4.9★, with a median of 18 reviews. Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning has the most, 4,606 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 La Cañada Flintridge?

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 La Cañada Flintridge

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,601 hvac contractors serving La Cañada Flintridge.
  2. October 2026: 9 duplicate listings merged.

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