54 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Oceano: Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air, CR Score 92/100; 4.7★ from 1,714 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Monarch Air Conditioning, Heating & Electrical - SLO, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 54.
Most-reviewed: Jerry's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, 723 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 54 ranked after Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air; ranked #7.
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54 Oceano HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 54 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air | 92 | 4.7★ (1,714) | San Luis Obispo, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Monarch Air Conditioning, Heating & Electrical - SLO | 89 | 4.6★ (653) | San Luis Obispo, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Total Plumbing Heating & Air | 84 | 4.4★ (71) | San Luis Obispo, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Sargent's Plumbing and Heating | 84 | 4.7★ (46) | Nipomo, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Comfort Air of SLO | 83 | 5.0★ (18) | San Luis Obispo, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Trinity HVAC Solutions | 83 | 4.8★ (13) | Arroyo Grande, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Jerry's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning | 83 | 4.8★ (723) | Santa Maria, 13 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Alpine Refrigeration Heating & AC | 82 | 4.7★ (13) | Nipomo, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Cal-Coast Refrigeration Inc | 81 | 4.3★ (18) | Santa Maria, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Homepatible | 80 | 5.0★ (20) | Orcutt, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Oceano
Based in San Luis Obispo, 11 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,714 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,714).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 10 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 653 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 11 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 71 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nipomo, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 15 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 12 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 723 Google reviews, 723 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Nipomo, 9 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 15 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orcutt, 15 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 13 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nipomo, 9 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atascadero, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nipomo, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 16 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 11 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 14 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nipomo, 9 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morro Bay, 24 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 3 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orcutt, 19 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 17 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buellton, 12 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #27 to #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 35 of 54 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Seaside Air, LLC. | 74 | 5.0★ (32) | 13 mi |
| 28 | Reeds Heating & Air | 74 | 5.0★ (33) | 13 mi |
| 30 | Central Heating & Sheet Metal | 74 | 5.0★ (3) | 15 mi |
| 31 | Cochran Family Plumbing & Heating | 73 | 4.9★ (11) | 2 mi |
| 35 | Rice Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. | 71 | 5.0★ (3) | 1 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Oceano. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC replacement | $3,887 | $5,978 | $8,073 | Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
| Furnace replacement | $2,823 | $4,814 | $6,896 | Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
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).
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
California's HVAC demand peaks during summer heat waves and the first cold snaps. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance.
We scored 54 Oceano 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Oceano data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |