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Best HVAC Contractors in Palmdale, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Palmdale: PENNIES A/C - SOLAR & CONSTRUCTION, CR Score 95/100; 5.0★ from 1,560 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Arctic Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 136.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Rowland Air, 1,810 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 136 ranked; ranked #4.

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

136 Palmdale HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 39 are open 24/7, 104 open Saturdays and 66 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 136 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the HVAC contractors in Lancaster ranking. See HVAC contractors in Lancaster

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Palmdale at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Palmdale at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1PENNIES A/C - SOLAR & CONSTRUCTION955.0★ (1,560)Lancaster, 7 mi away24/7Overall
2Arctic Air934.9★ (794)Lancaster, 6 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Econo West Heating, Air & Plumbing924.8★ (485)Lancaster, 5 mi away24/7—
4Rowland Air914.9★ (1,810)Santa Clarita, 20 mi away24/7Most reviews
5Affordable Air Inc.914.9★ (1,343)Lancaster, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Arctic Air-Quartz Hill HVAC and A/C repair904.9★ (201)Lancaster, 9 mi away24/7—
7Alliance Heating and AC884.7★ (35)Palmdale24/7—
8A-team Heating and Air-Conditioning885.0★ (63)California City, 10 mi away24/7—
9Palmdale Keep Cool Air884.9★ (51)Lancaster, 7 mi away24/7—
10JLC Air874.7★ (56)Lancaster, 6 mi away24/7—

The 136 best HVAC contractors in Palmdale, 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.

  2. #2 Arctic Air

    Based in Lancaster, 6 mi away

    93/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 794 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 794 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    42662 10th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534
    View profile for Arctic Air(661) 221-5937

  4. #4 Rowland Air

    Based in Santa Clarita, 20 mi away

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,810 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,810).

    • 4.9★ from 1,810 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    17007 Sierra Hwy, Canyon Country, CA 91351
    View profile for Rowland Air(661) 550-0335

  5. #5 Affordable Air Inc.

    Based in Lancaster, 8 mi away

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,343 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,343 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    42314 50th St W, Lancaster, CA 93536
    View profile for Affordable Air Inc.(661) 948-1555

  10. #10 JLC Air

    Based in Lancaster, 6 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2330 W Ave L, Lancaster, CA 93536
    View profile for JLC Air(661) 722-2762

  19. #19 Urgent AC

    Based in Palmdale

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
    Address
    3604 Avocado Ln, Palmdale, CA 93550
    View profile for Urgent AC(661) 510-2749

  22. #22 High Tech HVAC - AC Repair & Installation Services in Los Angeles, Ventura County, Orange County, Riverside County

    Based in Tujunga, 25 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10012 Commerce Ave Suite B, Tujunga, CA 91042
    View profile for High Tech HVAC - AC Repair & Installation Services in Los Angeles, Ventura County, Orange County, Riverside County(707) 377-7779

  23. #23 SC HVAC SERVICE

    Based in Santa Clarita, 24 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    19141 Golden Valley Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91387
    View profile for SC HVAC SERVICE(424) 552-3760

HVAC contractors ranked #29 to #42

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #29 to #42, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 42 of 136 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in Palmdale, ranks 29 to 42
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
29Pro HVAC Santa Clarita825.0★ (19)23 mi
30Cal Coast Heating & AC Repair Santa Clarita825.0★ (44)25 mi
31Point Air Conditioning Services824.9★ (50)24 mi
34Specialty Air Conditioning & Heating Repair825.0★ (35)23 mi
36The AC Service Tech Guy814.9★ (47)In Palmdale
37West Coast AC & Heater Repair815.0★ (22)21 mi
42Baja Cooling815.0★ (3)9 mi

Also serving Palmdale

2 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.

Unranked HVAC contractors serving Palmdale
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Advanced Mechanical H.V.A.C. Inc5.0★ (14)24 mi
MJ Mechanical Heating and Air Conditioning, INC5.0★ (7)20 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Palmdale?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Palmdale?
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 Palmdale HVAC contractors

We scored 136 Palmdale 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Palmdale data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

HVAC contractors in Palmdale: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Palmdale?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Palmdale, CA is PENNIES A/C - SOLAR & CONSTRUCTION with a CR Score of 95/100. It has 5.0★ from 1,560 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Arctic Air (#2) and Econo West Heating, Air & Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 136 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Palmdale?

ContractorsRanked ranks 136 HVAC contractors serving Palmdale, CA. 7 of them are based in Palmdale; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 2 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Palmdale are open 24/7?

39 ranked HVAC contractors in Palmdale post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are PENNIES A/C - SOLAR & CONSTRUCTION (#1), Arctic Air (#2) and Econo West Heating, Air & Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Palmdale work on weekends?

104 of 136 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 66 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are PENNIES A/C - SOLAR & CONSTRUCTION (#1), Arctic Air (#2) and Econo West Heating, Air & Plumbing (#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 Palmdale?

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

What Google rating do Palmdale HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 136 rated HVAC contractors in Palmdale is 4.9★, with a median of 16 reviews. Rowland Air has the most, 1,810 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 Palmdale?

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 Palmdale

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 136 hvac contractors serving Palmdale.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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