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Best HVAC Contractors in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA (2026)

1,541 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in La Crescenta-Montrose: 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 1,541.

  3. 11

    Most-reviewed: American AC Heat Plumbing, 3,299 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 1,541 ranked after Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning; ranked #11.

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

1,541 La Crescenta-Montrose HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 588 are open 24/7, 1,206 open Saturdays and 958 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 1,541 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in La Crescenta-Montrose at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in La Crescenta-Montrose 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 Air634.8★ (2,541)Los Angeles, 13 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric634.9★ (275)Glendale, 2 mi away24/7—
4AZ Air Conditioning and Heating634.8★ (3,170)North Hills, 15 mi away24/7—
5Precise Air Systems Inc.634.9★ (434)Los Angeles, 6 mi away24/7—
6Orion HVAC634.7★ (691)La Crescenta-MontroseSat · Sun · Evenings—
7Mor Air625.0★ (295)North Hollywood, 9 mi away24/7—
8Purified Air Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc625.0★ (251)Pasadena, 8 mi away24/7—
9Rowland Air624.9★ (1,810)Santa Clarita, 18 mi away24/7—
10Alpha Air Conditioning & Heating625.0★ (136)Sunland, 5 mi away24/7—

The 1,541 best HVAC contractors in La Crescenta-Montrose, 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 La Crescenta-Montrose

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 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
  2. Based in North Hollywood, 9 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 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 Santa Clarita, 18 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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
  4. Based in Van Nuys, 13 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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
  5. Based in Arcadia, 13 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 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
  6. Based in North Hollywood, 9 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5115 Lankershim Blvd #534, North Hollywood, CA 91601
  7. 61/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10012 Commerce Ave Suite B, Tujunga, CA 91042
  8. Based in Burbank, 6 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2701 N Keystone St, Burbank, CA 91504

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 1,541 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in La Crescenta-Montrose, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Robert Hall & Sons, Heating & Air Conditioning605.0★ (27)In La Crescenta-Montrose
27HVAC Contractor - American Cool and Heat604.9★ (61)5 mi
28Service Hero Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical604.8★ (1,506)22 mi
29Service Genius Air Conditioning and Heating605.0★ (448)13 mi
30CrackerJack Air and Plumbing Pros605.0★ (172)14 mi
31Dr Air Conditioning And Heating605.0★ (94)10 mi
32Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric604.8★ (284)13 mi
33West Coast Chief Repair604.8★ (806)7 mi
34Airintel HVAC Inc605.0★ (191)15 mi
35Los Angeles ❄️ Air Conditioning Service604.9★ (132)11 mi
36Most Valuable Plumber604.8★ (142)10 mi
37Air Max HVAC Inc.604.9★ (504)7 mi
38ASH Purification Heating and Air Conditioning604.9★ (51)5 mi
39Los Angeles HVAC Repair604.9★ (96)10 mi
40Quality Heating & AC Repair605.0★ (19)In La Crescenta-Montrose
41Newness HVAC n Appliance Services605.0★ (160)15 mi
42Antey HVAC and Air Conditioning604.9★ (177)7 mi
43So Cal Air605.0★ (264)5 mi
44Airflow and EJ Service Air Conditioning & Heating604.9★ (149)13 mi
45NexGen HVAC & Plumbing604.7★ (538)16 mi
46Service Champions Plumbing, Heating & AC604.9★ (667)22 mi
47HVAC Solutions Heating & AC Repair604.7★ (41)3 mi
48Airtronics Air Conditioning Corporation604.9★ (72)2 mi
49Crescenta Furnace Repair604.8★ (62)In La Crescenta-Montrose
50Jim's Heating & AC Repair605.0★ (16)In La Crescenta-Montrose

Also serving La Crescenta-Montrose

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 Crescenta-Montrose
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AM PM HVAC5.0★ (65)11 mi
AV Air Conditioning, Heating & Appliances5.0★ (1)In La Crescenta-Montrose
Blue Diamond Water Heater Repair5.0★ (1)In La Crescenta-Montrose
Coastal Comfort Heating and AC Repair3.0★ (2)2 mi
ELITE ELECTRIC & HVAC5.0★ (2)5 mi
Four Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning5.0★ (1)In La Crescenta-Montrose
Green Planet Heating and Air5.0★ (68)7 mi
LA AC SERVICES, INC.In La Crescenta-Montrose
LC Heating & Air Conditioning5.0★ (49)9 mi
Master Class Service5.0★ (2)5 mi
MAX AIR GLENDALEIn La Crescenta-Montrose
MMR Electric5.0★ (4)In La Crescenta-Montrose
Mountain Electric Company5.0★ (1)In La Crescenta-Montrose
Rossi HVAC HardwareIn La Crescenta-Montrose
Sears Heating and Air Conditioning5.0★ (2)6 mi
SLR Heating and Cooling5.0★ (88)11 mi
Timberline Builders5.0★ (2)In La Crescenta-Montrose
Total Concept Sales, Inc.In La Crescenta-Montrose
TOTO Air inc5.0★ (180)14 mi
Tran Services - HVAC | Food Equipment5.0★ (2)3 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in La Crescenta-Montrose?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in La Crescenta-Montrose?
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 Crescenta-Montrose HVAC contractors

We scored 1,541 La Crescenta-Montrose 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 La Crescenta-Montrose 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 Crescenta-Montrose: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in La Crescenta-Montrose?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in La Crescenta-Montrose, 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 1,541 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in La Crescenta-Montrose?

ContractorsRanked ranks 1,541 HVAC contractors serving La Crescenta-Montrose, CA. 5 of them are based in La Crescenta-Montrose; 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 La Crescenta-Montrose are open 24/7?

588 ranked HVAC contractors in La Crescenta-Montrose 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 Crescenta-Montrose work on weekends?

1,206 of 1,541 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 958 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 Crescenta-Montrose?

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

What Google rating do La Crescenta-Montrose HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 1,541 rated HVAC contractors in La Crescenta-Montrose 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 Crescenta-Montrose?

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 Crescenta-Montrose

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,541 hvac contractors serving La Crescenta-Montrose.
  2. October 2026: 8 duplicate listings merged.

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