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Best HVAC Contractors in Morro Bay, CA (2026)

48 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Morro Bay: Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air, CR Score 64/100; 4.7★ from 1,714 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Monarch Air Conditioning, Heating & Electrical - SLO, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 48.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Bee Right There Heating & Air, 878 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 48 ranked after Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air; ranked #4.

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

48 Morro Bay HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 48 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Morro Bay at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Morro Bay at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air644.7★ (1,714)San Luis Obispo, 13 mi away24/7Overall
2Monarch Air Conditioning, Heating & Electrical - SLO614.6★ (653)San Luis Obispo, 15 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Pacific Heating and Sheet Metal605.0★ (187)Morro Bay——
4Bee Right There Heating & Air584.9★ (878)Atascadero, 14 mi away—Most reviews
5Comfort Air of SLO585.0★ (18)San Luis Obispo, 8 mi away24/7—
6Air Rite584.6★ (58)Atascadero, 14 mi away24/7—
7On Point Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.574.9★ (88)Paso Robles, 22 mi away24/7—
8Total Plumbing Heating & Air574.4★ (71)San Luis Obispo, 13 mi away24/7—
9Regan Air - Air Conditioning & Heating (HVAC)575.0★ (45)Paso Robles, 20 mi away24/7—
10Straight Line Heating and Cooling574.9★ (61)Paso Robles, 22 mi away24/7—

The 48 best HVAC contractors in Morro Bay, 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 Atascadero, 14 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5001 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422
  2. Based in San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1011 Pacific St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  3. Based in San Luis Obispo, 13 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.6★ from 136 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2950 Broad St Ste. 1060, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  4. Based in San Luis Obispo, 13 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    223 Granada Dr suite b, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  5. Based in Cambria, 19 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2489 Village Ln, Cambria, CA 93428

All 48 HVAC contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

HVAC contractors in Morro Bay, ranks 26 to 48
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Reeds Heating & Air515.0★ (33)18 mi
27Kenneth's Heating and Air514.5★ (24)13 mi
28Above The Grade Heating And Air Conditioning514.6★ (9)8 mi
29Power Plumbing Inc513.6★ (7)13 mi
30Pacific Air514.7★ (16)13 mi
31HVAC Repair System514.5★ (8)24 mi
32Mid Coast Mechanical515.0★ (3)14 mi
33Cristal Air & Emergency Service503.7★ (6)13 mi
34All Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning504.1★ (12)20 mi
35Nate's Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical License #1022642494.6★ (35)23 mi
36A & J Refrigeration493.9★ (7)13 mi
37Dave's Quality Heating & Air495.0★ (6)17 mi
38Cochran Family Plumbing & Heating484.9★ (11)23 mi
39Central Coast Mechanical484.5★ (8)20 mi
40City Wide Facility Solutions - Central Coast475.0★ (7)14 mi
41Templeton Heating & Air Conditioning474.4★ (7)25 mi
42Rice Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.465.0★ (3)22 mi
43Advanced Refrigeration Heating & AC463.5★ (4)22 mi
44Jerry's Plumbing & Heating441.8★ (4)19 mi
45Vintage Daylight445.0★ (10)13 mi
46Mitchell & Power Heating Sheet444.9★ (7)21 mi
47JES Plumbing444.8★ (41)23 mi
48LionHart Residential Remodeling435.0★ (11)21 mi

Also serving Morro Bay

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.

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Morro Bay?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Morro Bay?
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 Morro Bay HVAC contractors

We scored 48 Morro Bay 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 Morro Bay 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 Morro Bay: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Morro Bay?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Morro Bay, CA is Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.7★ from 1,714 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Monarch Air Conditioning, Heating & Electrical - SLO (#2) and Pacific Heating and Sheet Metal (#3) follow. We ranked 48 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Morro Bay?

ContractorsRanked ranks 48 HVAC contractors serving Morro Bay, CA. 3 of them are based in Morro Bay; 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 Morro Bay are open 24/7?

13 ranked HVAC contractors in Morro Bay post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air (#1), Monarch Air Conditioning, Heating & Electrical - SLO (#2) and Comfort Air of SLO (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Morro Bay work on weekends?

22 of 48 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air (#1), Monarch Air Conditioning, Heating & Electrical - SLO (#2) and Comfort Air of SLO (#5). 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 Morro Bay?

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

What Google rating do Morro Bay HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 48 rated HVAC contractors in Morro Bay is 4.8★, with a median of 15 reviews. Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air has the most, 1,714 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 Morro Bay?

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 Morro Bay

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 48 hvac contractors serving Morro Bay.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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