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Best HVAC Contractors in Pasadena, CA (2026)

1,668 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Pasadena: Purified Air Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc, CR Score 92/100; 5.0★ from 251 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,668.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning, 4,606 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 1,668 ranked; ranked #2.

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

1,668 Pasadena HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 619 are open 24/7, 1,301 open Saturdays and 1,008 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 1,668 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Pasadena at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Pasadena at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Purified Air Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc925.0★ (251)Pasadena24/7Overall
2Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning924.9★ (4,606)Los Angeles, 16 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3JW Plumbing, Heating and Air914.8★ (2,541)Los Angeles, 10 mi away24/7—
4Dr Air Conditioning And Heating905.0★ (94)Pasadena24/7—
5Aire Serv of Pasadena904.9★ (394)Arcadia, 7 mi away24/7—
6American AC Heat Plumbing904.9★ (3,299)Hawthorne, 19 mi away24/7—
7Precise Air Systems Inc.904.9★ (434)Los Angeles, 8 mi away24/7—
8Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric904.9★ (275)Glendale, 6 mi away24/7—
9Most Valuable Plumber904.8★ (142)Pasadena24/7—
10LC Heating & Air Conditioning895.0★ (49)Pasadena24/7—

The 1,668 best HVAC contractors in Pasadena, 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.

  16. #16 Mor Air

    Based in North Hollywood, 15 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 295 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 295 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    11661 Saticoy St, North Hollywood, CA 91605
    View profile for Mor Air(818) 287-0457

  20. #20 Carter Services

    Based in Torrance, 24 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,990 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 1,990 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2807 Oregon Ct F3, Torrance, CA 90503
    View profile for Carter Services(310) 807-3426

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 1,668 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in Pasadena, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Alpha Air Conditioning & Heating885.0★ (136)12 mi
27Manny's Heating & Air Conditioning884.9★ (183)12 mi
28Blueberry Air885.0★ (140)13 mi
29Orange Coast Plumbing885.0★ (276)18 mi
30Service Champions Plumbing, Heating & AC884.9★ (667)20 mi
31Purified air heating and Air Conditioning Inc875.0★ (100)11 mi
32VHP AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING, Inc.875.0★ (78)10 mi
33ASH Purification Heating and Air Conditioning874.9★ (51)5 mi
34AARD Mechanical Air Conditioning & Heating874.9★ (547)20 mi
35C&M Air Conditioning And Heating Inc875.0★ (47)7 mi
36HVAC Contractor - American Cool and Heat874.9★ (61)7 mi
37Los Angeles Air Department874.9★ (399)18 mi
38Duarte Heating & Air Conditioning875.0★ (64)10 mi
39Titan Air Conditioning874.9★ (439)20 mi
40Mega Clean Air875.0★ (223)19 mi
41T & C HVAC875.0★ (32)6 mi
42Downey Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning874.7★ (467)15 mi
43Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric874.8★ (269)In Pasadena
44Joe's Heating & Air Conditioning Pasadena875.0★ (26)In Pasadena
45Ace Pelizon Plumbing, Heating & Cooling864.7★ (426)15 mi
46Fleetwell Air Conditioning, Heating, and Plumbing864.9★ (488)22 mi
47Los Angeles ❄️ Air Conditioning Service864.9★ (132)9 mi
48CAH HEATING & COOLING INC865.0★ (24)5 mi
49AC & HVAC Repair864.8★ (112)12 mi
50Airintel HVAC Inc865.0★ (191)20 mi

Also serving Pasadena

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.

Unranked HVAC contractors serving Pasadena
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AE HVAC & Construction, Inc.In Pasadena
Air Conditioning Glendale5.0★ (2)7 mi
Alac LLCIn Pasadena
All The Sauce All The Drip LLCIn Pasadena
Alliance Professional HVAC5.0★ (2)5 mi
Ayman Ibrahim HVAC Contractor5.0★ (84)12 mi
Best AC Repair Pasadena5.0★ (1)In Pasadena
Branchwise FoundationIn Pasadena
Cal Coast Heating and Air ConditioningIn Pasadena
Coastal Heating & AC Repair Monterey Park5.0★ (2)6 mi
Diversified HVAC Mechanical Services.1.0★ (2)7 mi
Green Planet Heating and Air5.0★ (68)11 mi
Jose Cruz Plumbing Heating Electrical5.0★ (2)5 mi
Kahn Air Conditioning4.9★ (1,583)19 mi
North Air Inc5.0★ (1)In Pasadena
Prime Cooling & Heating PIn Pasadena
Priority Remodeling3.0★ (2)4 mi
Seiho International, Inc.In Pasadena
Universal Plumbing Service (formerly Economy Plumbing)In Pasadena
VHM Plumbing5.0★ (71)In Pasadena

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Pasadena?

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

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

We scored 1,668 Pasadena 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Pasadena?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Pasadena, CA is Purified Air Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 5.0★ from 251 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and JW Plumbing, Heating and Air (#3) follow. We ranked 1,668 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Pasadena?

ContractorsRanked ranks 1,668 HVAC contractors serving Pasadena, CA. 6 of them are based in Pasadena; 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 Pasadena are open 24/7?

619 ranked HVAC contractors in Pasadena post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Purified Air Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc (#1), Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and JW Plumbing, Heating and Air (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Pasadena work on weekends?

1,301 of 1,668 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 1,008 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Purified Air Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc (#1), Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and JW Plumbing, Heating and Air (#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 Pasadena?

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

What Google rating do Pasadena HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 1,668 rated HVAC contractors in Pasadena is 4.9★, with a median of 18 reviews. Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning has the most, 4,606 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Pasadena?

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 Pasadena

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,668 hvac contractors serving Pasadena.
  2. October 2026: 9 duplicate listings merged.

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