43 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Orcutt: Jerry's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, CR Score 87/100; 4.8★ from 723 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cal-Coast Refrigeration Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 43.
Most-reviewed: Allstar Heating & Air Conditioning, 116 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 43 ranked after Jerry's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning; ranked #22.
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43 Orcutt HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 43 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning | 87 | 4.8★ (723) | Santa Maria, 6 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Cal-Coast Refrigeration Inc | 86 | 4.3★ (18) | Santa Maria, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Homepatible | 85 | 5.0★ (20) | Orcutt | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Alpine Refrigeration Heating & AC | 83 | 4.7★ (13) | Nipomo, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Reliable Heating and Air Conditioning Service | 82 | 4.6★ (10) | Lompoc, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Zierman Plumbing & Heating Company | 82 | 4.8★ (50) | Santa Maria, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Sargent's Plumbing and Heating | 81 | 4.7★ (46) | Nipomo, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Koastal Komfort | 81 | 4.9★ (7) | Orcutt | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Coastal Breeze Heating and Air | 81 | 5.0★ (4) | Lompoc, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Viking Mechanical Refrigeration INC | 80 | 4.5★ (13) | Santa Maria, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 723 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (723).
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 4 mi away
Ranked #2 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
Ranked #3 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 Nipomo, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 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 Lompoc, 15 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 4 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Nipomo, 17 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Orcutt
Ranked #8 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 Lompoc, 15 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 11 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Santa Maria, 3 mi away
Ranked #11 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 Nipomo, 11 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, 6 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Lompoc, 15 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lompoc, 16 mi away
Ranked #16 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, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nipomo, 15 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Nipomo, 11 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 Lompoc, 16 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orcutt
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buellton, 22 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 4 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 4 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buellton, 23 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #43, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
16 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Heating, Air, & Fireplace’s LLC | In Orcutt | |
| AHR Mechanical Inc. | 7 mi | |
| Airway Heating & Air | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| BMI-PacWest Inc | In Orcutt | |
| Cen-Cal Mechanical, Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | In Orcutt |
| CJ Max Corporation | 16 mi | |
| Dahl Air Conditioning, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Elite Heat and Air Conditioning | 15 mi | |
| Flynns Heating And Air | 22 mi | |
| Go Green Mechanical | 20 mi | |
| Heating & Air | 5 mi | |
| Ronco Air Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Sears Heating and Air Conditioning | 1.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Sears Heating and Air Conditioning | 6 mi | |
| W G Steele CA Lic#680802 | 15 mi | |
| Young Air | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Orcutt. 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 43 Orcutt 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 Orcutt 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 |