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Best HVAC Contractors in Modesto, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Modesto: DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc., CR Score 95/100; 4.9★ from 2,293 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Climate Care Heating & Air Conditioning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 166.

  3. 22

    Most-reviewed: Honey's Air & Solar, 5,700 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 166 ranked; ranked #22.

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

166 Modesto HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 42 are open 24/7, 114 open Saturdays and 75 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 166 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Modesto at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Modesto at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc.954.9★ (2,293)Modesto24/7Overall
2Climate Care Heating & Air Conditioning914.9★ (1,808)Manteca, 15 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Wally Falke's Heating & Air Conditioning914.9★ (1,295)Turlock, 14 mi away24/7—
4Villara904.9★ (1,688)Manteca, 16 mi away24/7—
5Derek Sawyer’s Heating, Furnace & Air Conditioning repair - Modesto904.8★ (1,637)ModestoSat · Sun · Evenings—
6Cencal Mechanical Heating & Air, Inc.904.9★ (670)ModestoSat · Sun · Evenings—
7Valley Air Pro Llc.895.0★ (47)Modesto24/7—
8Thorsen's - Norquist, Inc.894.8★ (500)Turlock, 11 mi away24/7—
9Cool - Tech Heating & Air Conditioning894.9★ (38)Modesto24/7—
10Yourk Heating & Air Conditioning894.7★ (73)Modesto24/7—

The 166 best HVAC contractors in Modesto, 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.

  4. #4 Villara

    Based in Manteca, 16 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,688 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 1,688 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    332 E Wetmore St, Manteca, CA 95337
    View profile for Villara(209) 824-1082

  14. #14 Loves Air

    Based in Salida, 8 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 2,337 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 2,337 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5536 Pirrone Rd, Salida, CA 95368
    View profile for Loves Air(209) 275-1370

  21. #21 Semper Solaris

    Based in Manteca, 13 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 542 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 542 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–12 AM · Sun 9 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3025 Palm Ave Suite 101, Manteca, CA 95337
    View profile for Semper Solaris(209) 399-3769

  22. #22 Honey's Air & Solar

    Based in Modesto

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 5,700 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (5,700).

    • 4.9★ from 5,700 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    501 Bitritto Wy, Modesto, CA 95356
    View profile for Honey's Air & Solar(209) 566-1978

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

HVAC contractors in Modesto, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Star Heating and Air Conditioning Repair Manteca854.9★ (462)15 mi
27Home plus Heating and Air Conditioning855.0★ (21)10 mi
28Thorsen's - Norquist, Inc.854.5★ (18)5 mi
29Discount Plumbing854.6★ (253)16 mi
30M.D. Smith Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.855.0★ (43)4 mi
31Knights Plumbing and Drain844.9★ (596)20 mi
32A L Affordable Air & Heat Inc845.0★ (299)In Modesto
33Triple AAA Heating and Air845.0★ (3)3 mi
34First Call Heating and Air844.9★ (41)17 mi
35HVACRMEDIC INC.845.0★ (24)3 mi
36All American Plumbing Heating & Air844.8★ (396)14 mi
37Litt Heating and Air845.0★ (13)In Modesto
38Airmergency Inc833.5★ (30)In Modesto
39Pro Edge Services and Training, Inc834.7★ (157)23 mi
40TURBULENCE HVAC, INC.835.0★ (4)3 mi
41Phenomenal Auto Detailing835.0★ (119)5 mi
42Baker's Heating and Air Conditioning835.0★ (47)24 mi
43Bailey's Heating & Air, Inc.834.9★ (957)In Modesto
44Be In Comfort834.9★ (44)11 mi
45Phenomenal heat and air835.0★ (3)5 mi
46Stanislaus Air Technologies, Inc825.0★ (30)23 mi
47AccuTemp Heating and AC Repair Burbank824.7★ (3)In Modesto
48Bret Turner Heating & Cooling825.0★ (37)13 mi
49Comfort Experts Heating & Air Conditioning824.8★ (498)12 mi
50Master AC & Heating824.8★ (20)3 mi

Also serving Modesto

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 Modesto
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A & M Engineering & MaintenanceIn Modesto
Air Heroes3.7★ (3)In Modesto
Air Systems Inc1.7★ (6)3 mi
Air Tech Services Inc5.0★ (1)In Modesto
Discount Plumbing4.5★ (58)In Modesto
Elite Heating and Air LLC5.0★ (1)In Modesto
Fred Hill Mechanical4.2★ (5)In Modesto
Fresh Air HVAC Modesto5.0★ (2)In Modesto
Local Hero Home Services4.8★ (52)5 mi
Manteca HVAC Repair Pros5.0★ (17)18 mi
McNulty Mechanical, Inc.5.0★ (2)In Modesto
Mel's Heating & Air Corporation - ModestoIn Modesto
Modesto Air Conditioning5.0★ (1)In Modesto
Modesto HVAC/DUCT Clean Inc5.0★ (1)In Modesto
Moreno Valley Heating & AC5.0★ (3)5 mi
Precision Insulation Inc's4.9★ (11)In Modesto
Rescomm Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.5.0★ (9)25 mi
Sashi's ElectricalIn Modesto
Summit Plumbing & Mechanical3.7★ (3)In Modesto
Y T Plumbing & Heating Inc.In Modesto

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Modesto?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Modesto?
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 Modesto HVAC contractors

We scored 166 Modesto 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 Modesto 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 Modesto: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Modesto?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Modesto, CA is DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc. with a CR Score of 95/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,293 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Climate Care Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and Wally Falke's Heating & Air Conditioning (#3) follow. We ranked 166 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Modesto?

ContractorsRanked ranks 166 HVAC contractors serving Modesto, CA. 20 of them are based in Modesto; 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 Modesto are open 24/7?

42 ranked HVAC contractors in Modesto post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc. (#1), Climate Care Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and Wally Falke's Heating & Air Conditioning (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Modesto work on weekends?

114 of 166 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 75 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc. (#1), Climate Care Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and Wally Falke's Heating & Air Conditioning (#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 Modesto?

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

What Google rating do Modesto HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 166 rated HVAC contractors in Modesto is 4.9★, with a median of 20 reviews. Honey's Air & Solar has the most, 5,700 reviews, and ranks #22. 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 Modesto?

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 Modesto

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 166 hvac contractors serving Modesto.
  2. October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.

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