92/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,454 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,454 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 260 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
Best HVAC Contractors in Pacifica, CA (2026)
358 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Pacifica: Heise's Plumbing, CR Score 92/100; 4.9★ from 1,454 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cabrillo Plumbing, Heating & Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 358.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling, 3,311 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 358 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
358 Pacifica HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 86 are open 24/7, 229 open Saturdays and 186 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 358 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Pacifica at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heise's Plumbing | 92 | 4.9★ (1,454) | San Francisco, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Cabrillo Plumbing, Heating & Air | 91 | 4.9★ (966) | San Francisco, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Magic Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 89 | 4.9★ (1,876) | San Francisco, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Arch Plumbing Inc. | 89 | 4.9★ (286) | San Francisco, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling | 89 | 4.7★ (3,311) | Berkeley, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Fuse Service | 88 | 4.9★ (264) | San Mateo, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Fuse service | 88 | 5.0★ (444) | Palo Alto, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Sugar Bear Home Services | 87 | 4.9★ (369) | South San Francisco, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Local Plumbing | 87 | 5.0★ (211) | Sausalito, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Southgate HVAC Solutions | 87 | 5.0★ (28) | Pacifica | 24/7 | — |
The 358 best HVAC contractors in Pacifica, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in San Francisco, 10 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 966 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 966 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 78 Dorman Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
Based in San Francisco, 9 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,876 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,876 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 1455 Bancroft Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
Based in San Francisco, 11 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 286 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 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
Based in Berkeley, 20 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 3,311 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 3,311 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3333 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94703
#6 Fuse Service
Based in San Mateo, 12 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 264 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 264 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3 37th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
#7 Fuse service
Based in Palo Alto, 21 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 444 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 444 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 349 Everett Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Based in South San Francisco, 5 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 369 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 369 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 317 Corey Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Based in Sausalito, 17 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 323 Pine St Ste. F, Sausalito, CA 94965
Based in Pacifica
87/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 411 Dondee Way suite 365, Pacifica, CA 94044
Based in Menlo Park, 19 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 208 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 208 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3511 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Based in San Francisco, 8 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 207 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 207 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 737 Lisbon St, San Francisco, CA 94112
Based in Hayward, 20 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 863 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 863 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3266 Investment Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545
Based in Hayward, 20 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 162 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 162 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1930 W Winton Ave # 4, Hayward, CA 94545
Based in Hayward, 20 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 1,252 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.5★ from 1,252 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 24800 Industrial Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545
Based in Hayward, 21 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 172 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 172 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 27343 Industrial Blvd Suite H, Hayward, CA 94545
Based in San Francisco, 14 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1725 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94111
Based in Hayward, 19 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 474 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.6★ from 474 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2616 Barrington Ct, Hayward, CA 94545
#19 Belmont HVAC Pro
Based in Belmont, 12 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 75 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 75 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2820 Hallmark Dr, Belmont, CA 94002
#20 Electric Air
Based in Redwood City, 18 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2684 Middlefield Rd Unit D, Redwood City, CA 94063
Based in San Francisco, 10 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2151 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
Based in San Francisco, 12 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 333 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 333 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 1 Henry Adams St unit S324, San Francisco, CA 94103
Based in San Lorenzo, 21 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 265 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 265 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 16440 Ashland Ave, San Lorenzo, CA 94580
Based in San Leandro, 18 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 111 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 111 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1946 Republic Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
Based in Palo Alto, 23 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 209 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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 358 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Pacifica
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bayside Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| BEST CHOICE HVAC, INC | 5.0★ (4) | 9 mi |
| California HVAC | 4.9★ (59) | 18 mi |
| Comfort Air Mechanical Systems | 3.5★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Commercial Filter Services | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Cosmos Electric Co | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| E-fficient HVAC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Excellent Repair | 4.8★ (43) | 22 mi |
| Five Or Free Electrical Heating & Air Solutions | 4.8★ (219) | 20 mi |
| Furnace Man | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Home Pride Construction, Inc | 5.0★ (127) | In Pacifica |
| HVAC Redwood City | 5.0★ (33) | 18 mi |
| Janal Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Magic AC Repair Noe Valley | 4.9★ (24) | 17 mi |
| MJN Mechanical | In Pacifica | |
| Normandy Heating and Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| ON TIME HVAC SF | 4.0★ (8) | 11 mi |
| Quaweay Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Ron Williams Plumbing & Heating | 4.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Pacifica?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Pacifica. 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 |
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).
- Search the business name or license number on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Pacifica HVAC contractors
We scored 358 Pacifica 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 Pacifica 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 |
HVAC contractors in Pacifica: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Pacifica?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Pacifica, CA is Heise's Plumbing with a CR Score of 92/100. 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 358 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Pacifica?
ContractorsRanked ranks 358 HVAC contractors serving Pacifica, CA. 1 of them is based in Pacifica; 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 Pacifica are open 24/7?
86 ranked HVAC contractors in Pacifica post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Heise's Plumbing (#1), Cabrillo Plumbing, Heating & Air (#2) and Arch Plumbing Inc. (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Pacifica work on weekends?
229 of 358 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 186 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 Pacifica?
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 Pacifica. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Pacifica HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 358 rated HVAC contractors in Pacifica is 4.9★, with a median of 16 reviews. Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling has the most, 3,311 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Pacifica?
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 Pacifica
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 358 hvac contractors serving Pacifica.
- October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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