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Best HVAC Contractors in Los Angeles, CA (2026)

1,900 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Los Angeles: Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning, CR Score 68/100; 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 1,900.

  3. 33

    Most-reviewed: Absolute Airflow Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing, 4,319 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 1,900 ranked after Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning; ranked #33.

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

1,900 Los Angeles HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 692 are open 24/7, 1,484 open Saturdays and 1,140 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 1,900 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Los Angeles at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Los Angeles at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning684.9★ (4,606)Los Angeles24/7Overall
2JW Plumbing, Heating and Air664.8★ (2,541)Los Angeles24/7Emergencies
3Adeedo Plumbing, Drains & Heating664.7★ (2,821)Los Angeles24/7—
4Service Champions Plumbing, Heating & AC654.9★ (667)Los Angeles24/7—
5American AC Heat Plumbing654.9★ (3,299)Hawthorne, 10 mi away24/7—
6Precise Air Systems Inc.644.9★ (434)Los Angeles24/7—
7LC Heating & Air Conditioning645.0★ (197)Los Angeles24/7—
8Universal Heating & Air644.8★ (404)Los Angeles24/7—
9Southwest Heating & Air Conditioning634.8★ (326)Los Angeles24/7—
10Service Genius Air Conditioning and Heating635.0★ (448)Los AngelesSat · Sun · Evenings—

The 1,900 best HVAC contractors in Los Angeles, 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.

  11. #11 Drain Right Services

    Based in Gardena, 13 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 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
    View profile for Drain Right Services(800) 208-8875

  13. #13 Carter Services

    Based in Torrance, 15 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,990 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,990 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2807 Oregon Ct F3, Torrance, CA 90503
    View profile for Carter Services(310) 807-3426

  14. #14 A/C Control, Inc

    Based in Los Angeles

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 293 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.7★ from 293 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2355 Westwood Blvd #145, Los Angeles, CA 90064
    View profile for A/C Control, Inc(310) 943-7400

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 1,900 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in Los Angeles, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric624.8★ (284)6 mi
27VENT CLEANERS Air Duct And Vent Cleaning Los Angeles625.0★ (147)In Los Angeles
28John & Son HVAC Service614.9★ (63)In Los Angeles
29Around the Clock Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.614.8★ (226)In Los Angeles
30Marathon Plumbing, Heating and AC Repair614.9★ (452)In Los Angeles
31WINN AIR CORP615.0★ (45)In Los Angeles
32Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric614.9★ (275)10 mi
33Absolute Airflow Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing614.8★ (4,319)24 mi
34AZ Air Conditioning and Heating614.8★ (3,170)22 mi
35Mr Heat and Cooling615.0★ (40)In Los Angeles
36Mor Air615.0★ (295)14 mi
37엘에이 에어컨 A Plus Air614.9★ (43)In Los Angeles
38Rosecrans HVAC Ladera Heights615.0★ (91)In Los Angeles
39Downey Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning614.7★ (467)10 mi
40Best Price Appliance Repair & HVAC614.8★ (157)In Los Angeles
41Aire Serv of Pasadena614.9★ (394)14 mi
42Thompson AC Repair615.0★ (32)In Los Angeles
43Best HVAC614.7★ (59)In Los Angeles
44Fox Heating & Air Conditioning Services614.6★ (85)In Los Angeles
45HNZ♨️Heating and Air Conditioning615.0★ (125)9 mi
46Relaxed Heating and Air614.6★ (1,141)In Los Angeles
47Fast Cool & Heat Inc.605.0★ (306)15 mi
48Elite Comfort HVAC Los Angeles604.9★ (35)In Los Angeles
49Los Angeles HVAC Duct Cleaning Vent By PrimaryAir604.9★ (36)In Los Angeles
50Top Heating AC604.7★ (55)In Los Angeles

Also serving Los Angeles

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 Los Angeles
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AirOstat, Inc.4.9★ (51)In Los Angeles
AirXperts Heating & AC Repair5.0★ (2)In Los Angeles
Bright Air Duct Services Co.5.0★ (2)In Los Angeles
Chong's Refrigeration Services3.0★ (2)In Los Angeles
Creative HVAC/Duct Cleaners5.0★ (2)In Los Angeles
Ed Electrical Heating & AC4.5★ (2)In Los Angeles
Home Office Cooling and Heating Service5.0★ (2)In Los Angeles
HVAC Los Angeles5.0★ (2)In Los Angeles
JennAir Appliance Repair4.8★ (37)In Los Angeles
Justo a Tiempo3.0★ (2)In Los Angeles
Lords of Plumbing4.9★ (240)In Los Angeles
Los Angeles City HVAC Services5.0★ (1)In Los Angeles
Martin’s AC & Heating Services4.6★ (54)In Los Angeles
Schematic Electric LLC5.0★ (2)In Los Angeles
Smart Control HVAC5.0★ (2)In Los Angeles
TOTO Air inc5.0★ (180)In Los Angeles
Universal City Air Condition Contractor5.0★ (2)In Los Angeles
University Park Heating and Air Conditioning4.8★ (41)In Los Angeles
View Park Heating and Air Conditioning4.9★ (32)In Los Angeles
West Coast Heating & Air Conditioning5.0★ (2)In Los Angeles

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Los Angeles?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles HVAC contractors

We scored 1,900 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Los Angeles?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Los Angeles, CA is Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 4,606 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. JW Plumbing, Heating and Air (#2) and Adeedo Plumbing, Drains & Heating (#3) follow. We ranked 1,900 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 23, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Los Angeles?

ContractorsRanked ranks 1,900 HVAC contractors serving Los Angeles, CA. 33 of them are based in Los Angeles; 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 Los Angeles are open 24/7?

692 ranked HVAC contractors in Los Angeles post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning (#1), JW Plumbing, Heating and Air (#2) and Adeedo Plumbing, Drains & Heating (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Los Angeles work on weekends?

1,484 of 1,900 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 1,140 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning (#1), JW Plumbing, Heating and Air (#2) and Adeedo Plumbing, Drains & Heating (#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 Los Angeles?

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

What Google rating do Los Angeles HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 1,900 rated HVAC contractors in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

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 Los Angeles

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,900 hvac contractors serving Los Angeles.
  2. October 2026: 8 duplicate listings merged.

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