65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 6,056 Google reviews, the most in Poway.
- 4.8★ from 6,056 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5183 Mercury Point, San Diego, CA 92111
Best HVAC Contractors in Poway, CA (2026)
580 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Poway: Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air, CR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 6,056 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 580.
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Most-reviewed: Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Restoration & Flood Services, 4,875 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 580 ranked after Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
580 Poway HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 176 are open 24/7, 421 open Saturdays and 313 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 580 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Poway at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air | 65 | 4.8★ (6,056) | San Diego, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air | 65 | 4.8★ (4,443) | El Cajon, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mauzy Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, and Electrical | 64 | 4.8★ (4,710) | El Cajon, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Restoration & Flood Services | 64 | 4.8★ (4,875) | San Diego, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | United Plumbing Heating Air & Electric | 64 | 4.9★ (1,612) | San Diego, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Sherlock Plumbing, Heating & Air | 64 | 4.9★ (4,132) | Carlsbad, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Action Air Conditioning & Heating | 63 | 4.9★ (3,896) | San Marcos, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Precision Temperature | 63 | 4.9★ (1,014) | Lakeside, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Same Day Heating, Cooling, Plumbing | 63 | 4.8★ (1,658) | San Diego, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning | 63 | 4.9★ (815) | San Diego, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 580 best HVAC contractors in Poway, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in El Cajon, 10 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4,443 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 4,443 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1830 John Towers Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
Based in El Cajon, 11 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4,710 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 4,710 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1456 Magnolia Ave Ste E, El Cajon, CA 92021
Based in San Diego, 12 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4,875 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 4,875 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9210 Sky Park Ct, San Diego, CA 92123
Based in San Diego, 10 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,612 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,612 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6767 Nancy Ridge Dr Unit C, San Diego, CA 92121
Based in Carlsbad, 16 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 4,132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 4,132 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3282 Grey Hawk Ct, Carlsbad, CA 92010
Based in San Marcos, 17 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 3,896 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 3,896 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 130 Bosstick Blvd #101, San Marcos, CA 92069
Based in Lakeside, 9 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,014 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,014 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 11974 Woodside Ave, Lakeside, CA 92040
Based in San Diego, 10 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,658 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,658 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9771 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Suite E, San Diego, CA 92124
Based in San Diego, 9 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 815 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 815 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7310 Miramar Rd #380, San Diego, CA 92126
Based in San Marcos, 17 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,810 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 2,810 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2930 Norman Strasse Rd STE 112, San Marcos, CA 92069
Based in San Diego, 11 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 626 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 626 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5555 Magnatron Blvd Ste G, San Diego, CA 92111
Based in Escondido, 13 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,303 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,303 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2863 Executive Pl, Escondido, CA 92029
Based in Carlsbad, 18 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,898 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 2,898 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2748 Loker Ave W, Carlsbad, CA 92010
Based in El Cajon, 11 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,836 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,836 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4:30 PM
- Address
- 1256 Fayette St, El Cajon, CA 92020
Based in Lakeside, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 424 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 424 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 10149 Channel Rd Suite E, Lakeside, CA 92040
Based in San Diego, 11 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,494 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,494 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 12 AM–11:30 PM
- Address
- 8248 Ronson Rd, San Diego, CA 92111
Based in San Diego, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 384 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 384 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6339 Nancy Ridge Dr #102, San Diego, CA 92121
Based in El Cajon, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 801 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 801 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 405 Vernon Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
Based in San Diego, 3 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 278 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 278 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 14443 Penasquitos Dr apt 5120, San Diego, CA 92129
Based in Escondido, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 360 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 360 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 934 S Andreasen Dr, Escondido, CA 92029
#22 Airmaxx
Based in El Cajon, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 749 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 749 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 1865 John Towers Ave # B, El Cajon, CA 92020
Based in El Cajon, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 264 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 264 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1300 N Johnson Ave Ste 100, El Cajon, CA 92020
- 61/100CR Score
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 548 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 548 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 14260 Garden Rd B-720, Poway, CA 92064
Based in Lakeside, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 201 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 11647 Riverside Dr UNIT 135, Lakeside, CA 92040
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 580 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Poway
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1800anytyme | 4.7★ (402) | 17 mi |
| A C Electric | In Poway | |
| Aerify Heating and Air | 4.7★ (125) | 9 mi |
| All Phase Electric, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Poway |
| All Temp Refrigeration Air Conditioning And Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| America Heating and Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| American Ace Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning | 4.8★ (28) | 5 mi |
| Beach Front Mechanical | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| By the Book Plumbing, Heating Air Conditioning | 4.8★ (50) | 7 mi |
| Coast HVAC & Airduct Cleaning Poway | 1.0★ (1) | In Poway |
| Comfort Barrier Insulation | 5.0★ (2) | In Poway |
| DC AC | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Gvk Mechanic Services | In Poway | |
| Hutchison Mechanical | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| IK Cooling and Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Quality Heating & Cooling | In Poway | |
| San Diego Appliance Repair Pros | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Square One Mechanical | In Poway | |
| Thermodynamic Refrigeration | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Total Comfort Systems Heating & Air Conditioning CA | 3.5★ (2) | 10 mi |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Poway?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Poway. 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 Poway HVAC contractors
We scored 580 Poway HVAC contractors on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Poway data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
HVAC contractors in Poway: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Poway?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Poway, CA is Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.8★ from 6,056 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air (#2) and Mauzy Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, and Electrical (#3) follow. We ranked 580 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Poway?
ContractorsRanked ranks 580 HVAC contractors serving Poway, CA. 4 of them are based in Poway; 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 Poway are open 24/7?
176 ranked HVAC contractors in Poway post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air (#1), Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air (#2) and Mauzy Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, and Electrical (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Poway work on weekends?
421 of 580 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 313 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air (#1), Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air (#2) and Mauzy Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, and Electrical (#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 Poway?
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 Poway. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Poway HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 580 rated HVAC contractors in Poway is 5.0★, with a median of 22 reviews. Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air has the most, 6,056 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Poway?
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 Poway
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 580 hvac contractors serving Poway.
- October 2026: 7 duplicate listings merged.
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