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Best HVAC Contractors in Live Oak, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Live Oak: Bellows Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, CR Score 94/100; 4.8★ from 1,428 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): California Radiant, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 195.

  3. 25

    Most-reviewed: Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose, 3,216 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 195 ranked; ranked #25.

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

195 Live Oak HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 49 are open 24/7, 123 open Saturdays and 93 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 195 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Live Oak at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Live Oak at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Bellows Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical944.8★ (1,428)Soquel, 1 mi away24/7Overall
2California Radiant894.9★ (52)Santa Cruz, 1 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Sun Air885.0★ (211)Aptos, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Fuse HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing874.9★ (560)Campbell, 23 mi away24/7—
5Freon Service874.9★ (219)San Jose, 18 mi away24/7—
6Air Care Heating & Cooling Inc.874.9★ (426)San Jose, 23 mi away24/7—
7Freon HVAC, Electrical & Appliance875.0★ (166)Campbell, 20 mi away24/7—
8Precision Heating & Cooling865.0★ (236)San Jose, 24 mi away24/7—
9Silicon Valley Air Experts865.0★ (73)Morgan Hill, 16 mi away24/7—
10Skyrocket HVAC & Appliance Repair865.0★ (124)Campbell, 20 mi away24/7—

The 195 best HVAC contractors in Live Oak, 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.

  3. #3 Sun Air

    Based in Aptos, 4 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 5 AM–10:30 PM
    Address
    7511 Sunset Way, Aptos, CA 95003
    View profile for Sun Air(831) 266-3678

  5. #5 Freon Service

    Based in San Jose, 18 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 219 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 219 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6291 Kelez Ct, San Jose, CA 95120
    View profile for Freon Service(408) 877-5557

  13. #13 Fuse Service

    Based in San Mateo, 25 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 217 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 217 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3 37th Ave W, San Mateo, CA 94403
    View profile for Fuse Service(669) 240-1215

  14. #14 HVAC Gurus

    Based in San Jose, 24 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 439 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.7★ from 439 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    75 Phelan Ave Unit 6, San Jose, CA 95112
    View profile for HVAC Gurus(408) 499-0494

  20. #20 Best HVAC

    Based in Lodi, 24 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 153 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 153 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Best HVAC

  21. #21 Plug-In Services

    Based in Capitola, 1 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    2222 Preakness Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
    View profile for Plug-In Services(650) 910-5880

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

HVAC contractors in Live Oak, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Fuse Service HVAC & Appliance repair835.0★ (10)1 mi
27San Jose Heating & Cooling834.8★ (72)25 mi
28Alliance Air Service824.9★ (37)22 mi
29Freon HVAC Service825.0★ (21)19 mi
30MaxSeal LLC825.0★ (24)21 mi
31Service Professionals Heating and Air Conditioning825.0★ (20)20 mi
32Heating & Air Conditioning824.7★ (31)2 mi
33Mako HVAC824.9★ (161)21 mi
34Reliable Heating & Cooling Salinas825.0★ (25)22 mi
35Freon Heating and Cooling825.0★ (24)22 mi
36ABC Service824.8★ (160)19 mi
37All Climate Mechanical825.0★ (16)21 mi
38Zenda Heating & Sheet Metal, Inc.824.8★ (37)24 mi
39All Fresh Temp824.5★ (82)23 mi
40Heating and Air814.5★ (62)22 mi
41OSS HVAC815.0★ (34)15 mi
42Ice Heating And Cooling815.0★ (19)23 mi
43North Breeze HVAC & Refrigeration814.9★ (70)17 mi
44JH Heating and Cooling inc814.8★ (28)25 mi
45Equinox Air Conditioning815.0★ (56)20 mi
46AAA Furnace & A/C814.7★ (249)23 mi
47Santa Cruz HVAC Services815.0★ (8)2 mi
48CPI Service, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling804.9★ (108)23 mi
49Controlled Air Systems Inc.804.9★ (57)22 mi
50Prime HVAC San Jose Company805.0★ (20)23 mi

Also serving Live Oak

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 Live Oak
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AC Repair Scotts Valley Ca1.0★ (1)5 mi
Air Conditioning Service Help5.0★ (2)22 mi
All Appliance & HVAC SERVICE, INC1.0★ (1)19 mi
Attic Masters Insulation Services5.0★ (7)22 mi
Badger Heating & Cooling Inc.5.0★ (2)23 mi
Bizarro And Sons Garage Door's Services5.0★ (15)21 mi
Central Coast Heating and Air Conditioning1.0★ (1)21 mi
Golden Comfort AC & Heating Repair5.0★ (3)21 mi
HVACerz5.0★ (66)20 mi
Hydronica Inc.5.0★ (1)1 mi
J C Heating & Air Conditioning5.0★ (1)1 mi
JBK Aire, Inc.1.0★ (1)21 mi
Jhonny Tech Heating & Cooling Services LLC5.0★ (5)21 mi
KT Mechanical, Inc.5.0★ (2)1 mi
San Jose Hvac5.0★ (3)24 mi
San Jose HVAC Heating & Air Conditioning Center South Valley4.1★ (1,565)23 mi
SCORPION HEATING AND COOLING5.0★ (1)22 mi
Service Pros Heating & Air Conditioning3.0★ (4)19 mi
Teal Town Mechanical Hvac Service5.0★ (1)21 mi
Vladimir Mityugov5.0★ (1)18 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Live Oak?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Live Oak?
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 Live Oak HVAC contractors

We scored 195 Live Oak 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 Live Oak 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 Live Oak: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Live Oak?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Live Oak, CA is Bellows Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,428 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. California Radiant (#2) and Sun Air (#3) follow. We ranked 195 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Live Oak?

ContractorsRanked ranks 195 HVAC contractors serving Live Oak, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Live Oak are open 24/7?

49 ranked HVAC contractors in Live Oak post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Bellows Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (#1), California Radiant (#2) and Fuse HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Live Oak work on weekends?

123 of 195 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 93 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bellows Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (#1), California Radiant (#2) and Sun 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 Live Oak?

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

What Google rating do Live Oak HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 195 rated HVAC contractors in Live Oak is 4.9★, with a median of 22 reviews. Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose has the most, 3,216 reviews, and ranks #25. 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 Live Oak?

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 Live Oak

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 195 hvac contractors serving Live Oak.

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