34 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Oroville: Bob's Air Repair, CR Score 91/100; 4.9★ from 830 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Embers Heating and Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 34.
Most-reviewed: Royal Aire Solar, Heating, Air & Water, 718 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 34 ranked after Bob's Air Repair; ranked #3.
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34 Oroville HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 34 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob's Air Repair | 91 | 4.9★ (830) | Chico, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Embers Heating and Air | 91 | 5.0★ (43) | Oroville | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Royal Aire Solar, Heating, Air & Water | 89 | 4.7★ (718) | Chico, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Climate & Energy Solutions | 86 | 4.9★ (562) | Chico, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Connect Energy Mechanical | 85 | 5.0★ (65) | Chico, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Innovative Heating & Air | 82 | 5.0★ (111) | Oroville | — | — |
| 7 | De Air Company Inc. | 81 | 4.9★ (97) | Oroville | — | — |
| 8 | Grimes Heating & Air, Inc. | 81 | 4.8★ (129) | Oroville | — | — |
| 9 | Barnhart Heating & Air | 81 | 4.8★ (17) | Chico, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Paradise Heating Air Conditioning LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (16) | Paradise, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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: 4.9★ from 830 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (830).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oroville
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 19 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 718 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 25 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 562 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oroville
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oroville
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oroville
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paradise, 19 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plumas Lake, 20 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 21 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 301 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 16 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Chico, 18 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 16 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 21 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 17 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gridley, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Willows, 19 mi away
Ranked #19 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 Magalia, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 12 mi away
Ranked #21 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.
Based in Chico, 24 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Yuba City, 25 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gridley, 13 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 24 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 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 #34, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | John Mitchell Heating & Cooling, Inc | 71 | 5.0★ (11) | 22 mi |
| 27 | Jessee Heating and Air Conditioning | 71 | 4.1★ (45) | 18 mi |
| 28 | Pioneer Engineering & Construction | 71 | 4.2★ (26) | 23 mi |
| 29 | Clinton's Air Conditioning | 70 | 4.2★ (21) | 23 mi |
| 30 | Gilmore Construction & Development Inc. | 69 | 5.0★ (5) | 23 mi |
| 31 | Red Dirt Electric | 69 | 4.9★ (49) | 16 mi |
| 32 | Homestead Heating & Air Conditioning | 69 | 2.8★ (27) | 11 mi |
| 33 | Western Heating & Rain Gutters | 68 | 4.3★ (6) | 12 mi |
| 34 | Experts In Your Home | 64 | 4.1★ (51) | 21 mi |
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Air Rite Heating & Air Conditioning | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Air-Con Energy Systems | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Alvis Heating & AC | In Oroville | |
| Butte County Creative Productions | In Oroville | |
| Chico Air Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Feather River Aire, Inc. | In Oroville | |
| Gallagher's Air Duct Services | In Oroville | |
| Home Air & Chimney Service | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| igreen | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| John O'Hare Refrigeration-Air | In Oroville | |
| KB Heating & Air | In Oroville | |
| Kelly Ridge Heating & Air Conditioning | In Oroville | |
| Lugenbell Mechanical Services | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Michael's Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning | In Oroville | |
| Pacific West Home Services | 14 mi | |
| Pye's Appliance Services | In Oroville | |
| Pye's Appliance Services | In Oroville | |
| Reynolds Heating And A/C | In Oroville | |
| Tate Jones Heat and Air | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Wise Refrigeration | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Oroville. 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 34 Oroville 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 Oroville 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 |