87 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lancaster: PENNIES A/C - SOLAR & CONSTRUCTION, CR Score 69/100; 5.0★ from 1,560 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Arctic Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 87.
Most-reviewed: Rowland Air, 1,810 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 87 ranked; ranked #8.
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87 Lancaster HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 66 open Saturdays and 36 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 87 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PENNIES A/C - SOLAR & CONSTRUCTION | 69 | 5.0★ (1,560) | Lancaster | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Arctic Air | 67 | 4.9★ (794) | Lancaster | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Affordable Air Inc. | 66 | 4.9★ (1,343) | Lancaster | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Econo West Heating, Air & Plumbing | 65 | 4.8★ (485) | Lancaster | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Arctic Air-Quartz Hill HVAC and A/C repair | 64 | 4.9★ (201) | Lancaster | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | All Heart Heating, Cooling & Plumbing | 63 | 4.8★ (1,007) | Lancaster | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | A-team Heating and Air-Conditioning | 62 | 5.0★ (63) | California City, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Rowland Air | 62 | 4.9★ (1,810) | Santa Clarita, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Palmdale Keep Cool Air | 62 | 4.9★ (51) | Lancaster | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | JLC Air | 61 | 4.7★ (56) | Lancaster | 24/7 | — |
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.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,560 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 794 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,343 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 485 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,007 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in California City, 2 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Santa Clarita, 25 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,810 Google reviews, the most in Lancaster.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Palmdale, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 1,634 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Palmdale, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Palmdale, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Palmdale, 8 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
#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 87 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A V Action Air Inc | In Lancaster | |
| Advanced home comfort LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Lancaster |
| Airstream Heating & Air, Inc | 2.0★ (2) | In Lancaster |
| Antelope Valley Plumbing, Inc. | 4.3★ (75) | In Lancaster |
| Baja Cooling | 5.0★ (3) | 14 mi |
| DRONES HVAC | 5.0★ (1) | In Lancaster |
| G&G Mechanical | 5.0★ (1) | In Lancaster |
| J-n-J Services | 4.5★ (15) | 12 mi |
| Moreno Air & Heating | 1.0★ (1) | In Lancaster |
| Mr. Plumbing Tech & Rooter Services | 5.0★ (6) | In Lancaster |
| P. E. Cannon Services | 4.9★ (15) | In Lancaster |
| Pierce Heating & Air Conditioning Co | 3.0★ (2) | In Lancaster |
| Rafa's Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Lancaster |
| Ruane Mechanical, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Lancaster |
| Sawyer Heating & AC. | 2.4★ (28) | 25 mi |
| Service All-Stars Plumbing Heating and Air Comfort | 5.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
| Tran Services - HVAC | Food Equipment | 5.0★ (2) | In Lancaster |
| Warsh HVAC & Environmental Maintenance | In Lancaster | |
| Wayne Adams Heating & Air LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Lancaster |
| West Heating & Cooling Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Lancaster |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lancaster. 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 87 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 |