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Best HVAC Contractors in Noe Valley, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Noe Valley: Heise's Plumbing, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 1,454 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cabrillo Plumbing, Heating & Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 410.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling, 3,311 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 410 ranked; ranked #4.

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

410 Noe Valley HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 93 are open 24/7, 253 open Saturdays and 206 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 410 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Noe Valley at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Noe Valley at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Heise's Plumbing664.9★ (1,454)San Francisco, 2 mi away24/7Overall
2Cabrillo Plumbing, Heating & Air654.9★ (966)San Francisco, 2 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Magic Plumbing Heating & Cooling644.9★ (1,876)San Francisco, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling644.7★ (3,311)Berkeley, 11 mi away24/7Most reviews
5Arch Plumbing Inc.634.9★ (286)San Francisco, 3 mi away24/7—
6Local Plumbing625.0★ (211)Sausalito, 8 mi away24/7—
7Around The Clock HVAC625.0★ (207)San Francisco, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Next HVAC and Appliance repair614.8★ (333)San Francisco, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Ongaro & Sons614.9★ (762)San Anselmo, 17 mi away24/7—
10Sugar Bear Home Services614.9★ (369)South San Francisco, 8 mi away24/7—

The 410 best HVAC contractors in Noe Valley, 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. Ranked #1 in Noe Valley

    Based in San Francisco, 2 mi away

    66/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,454 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,454 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    260 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
  2. Based in San Francisco, 3 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 286 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 286 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    121 Quint St STE 5E, San Francisco, CA 94124
  3. Based in Sausalito, 8 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 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
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    323 Pine St Ste. F, Sausalito, CA 94965
  4. Based in San Anselmo, 17 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 762 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 762 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    11 Ross Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960
  5. Based in San Mateo, 17 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 264 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 264 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3 37th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
  6. Based in Oakland, 10 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 200 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 200 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    344 20th St, Oakland, CA 94612
  7. Based in Richmond, 12 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    173 Lakeshore Ct, Richmond, CA 94804

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

HVAC contractors in Noe Valley, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Temescal AC Repair595.0★ (62)12 mi
27Mitch & Sons HVAC584.9★ (37)1 mi
28Bay Area Climate Control584.9★ (162)18 mi
29fuse service584.9★ (58)5 mi
30Cabrillo Plumbing, Heating & Air585.0★ (208)23 mi
31Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Lorenzo584.7★ (265)18 mi
32Flexible Service585.0★ (24)In Noe Valley
331-888-Heat-Pumps585.0★ (45)11 mi
34Comfy Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.584.8★ (111)15 mi
35Oakland Furnace Heat & Air Conditioning584.9★ (122)11 mi
36San Francisco Heating & Air Conditioning Services584.8★ (38)1 mi
37Afterglow584.9★ (47)11 mi
38Villquin Air Services584.9★ (172)20 mi
39Hassler Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC584.9★ (418)13 mi
40Bear Mechanical Inc585.0★ (95)5 mi
41Same Day Air Conditioning & Heating584.5★ (700)20 mi
42Best AC Service San Francisco585.0★ (22)1 mi
43Galaxy Heating & Air Conditioning584.8★ (370)24 mi
44Alaska Refrigeration Air Conditioning & Heating Co574.9★ (130)20 mi
45Southgate HVAC Solutions575.0★ (28)10 mi
46Nur HVAC575.0★ (71)12 mi
47Peter Levi Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Drains574.8★ (1,640)23 mi
48Burkell Plumbing Inc.574.9★ (416)8 mi
49Elevated Comfort575.0★ (90)15 mi
50California HVAC574.9★ (59)12 mi

Also serving Noe Valley

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 Noe Valley?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Noe Valley?
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 Noe Valley HVAC contractors

We scored 410 Noe Valley 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 Noe Valley 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 Noe Valley: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Noe Valley?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Noe Valley, CA is Heise's Plumbing with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,454 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Cabrillo Plumbing, Heating & Air (#2) and Magic Plumbing Heating & Cooling (#3) follow. We ranked 410 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Noe Valley?

ContractorsRanked ranks 410 HVAC contractors serving Noe Valley, CA. 1 of them is based in Noe Valley; 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 Noe Valley are open 24/7?

93 ranked HVAC contractors in Noe Valley post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Heise's Plumbing (#1), Cabrillo Plumbing, Heating & Air (#2) and Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Noe Valley work on weekends?

253 of 410 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 206 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Heise's Plumbing (#1), Cabrillo Plumbing, Heating & Air (#2) and Magic Plumbing Heating & Cooling (#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 Noe Valley?

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

What Google rating do Noe Valley HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 410 rated HVAC contractors in Noe Valley is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling has the most, 3,311 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Noe Valley?

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 Noe Valley

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 410 hvac contractors serving Noe Valley.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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