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Best HVAC Contractors in Rancho Mirage, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Rancho Mirage: Comfort Air, CR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 1,881 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hydes Air Conditioning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 200.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Hydes Air Conditioning, 4,740 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 200 ranked; ranked #2.

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

200 Rancho Mirage HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 78 are open 24/7, 159 open Saturdays and 118 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 200 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Rancho Mirage at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Rancho Mirage at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Comfort Air675.0★ (1,881)Cathedral City, 4 mi away24/7Overall
2Hydes Air Conditioning664.9★ (4,740)Indio, 9 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3KC's 23 1/2 Hour Plumbing & Air Conditioning654.8★ (2,089)Palm Springs, 7 mi away24/7—
4NexGen HVAC & Plumbing644.6★ (2,011)Palm Desert, 4 mi away24/7—
5Timo's Air Conditioning & Heating644.8★ (2,698)Thousand Palms, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6All Seasons Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating Inc.644.8★ (768)Palm Desert, 5 mi away24/7—
7Granger's644.9★ (1,077)Indio, 9 mi away24/7—
8Blair Heating & Air634.9★ (636)Palm Springs, 7 mi away24/7—
9General Air Conditioning & Plumbing634.8★ (2,072)Thousand Palms, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Paul Mitchell's Air Care634.9★ (341)Thousand Palms, 6 mi away24/7—

The 200 best HVAC contractors in Rancho Mirage, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Rancho Mirage

    #1 Comfort Air

    Based in Cathedral City, 4 mi away

    67/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,881 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 1,881 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Comfort Air(760) 582-5886

  4. #4 NexGen HVAC & Plumbing

    Based in Palm Desert, 4 mi away

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 2,011 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.6★ from 2,011 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    73605 Dinah Shore Dr Bldg 100A, Palm Desert, CA 92211
    View profile for NexGen HVAC & Plumbing(760) 906-8526

  7. #7 Granger's

    Based in Indio, 9 mi away

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,077 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,077 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    81077 Indio Blvd Suite D, Indio, CA 92201
    View profile for Granger's(760) 206-8151

  8. #8 Blair Heating & Air

    Based in Palm Springs, 7 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 636 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 636 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    653 Oleander Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264
    View profile for Blair Heating & Air(760) 548-3873

  12. #12 Champion HVAC

    Based in Palm Desert, 6 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 272 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 272 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    77711 Flora Rd Suite 203, Palm Desert, CA 92211
    View profile for Champion HVAC(760) 463-0636

  15. #15 Coldchella Air

    Based in Cathedral City, 4 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Coldchella Air(760) 610-4222

  18. #18 Dan Only HVAC

    Based in Indian Wells, 3 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    74923 CA-111 STE 142, Indian Wells, CA 92210
    View profile for Dan Only HVAC(760) 600-2585

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 200 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in Rancho Mirage, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26First Choice A/C & Heating Inc.615.0★ (202)6 mi
27Air Plus Heating & Air Conditioning614.8★ (87)4 mi
28Hermetic Heating And Air615.0★ (203)6 mi
29Breeze Air Conditioning604.8★ (197)3 mi
30Service Pros Air Conditioning and Plumbing604.9★ (45)3 mi
311st HVAC Repair Services Palm Desert CA605.0★ (32)2 mi
32Cooling & Heating Repair604.9★ (96)9 mi
33Mirage Air Conditioning LLC605.0★ (93)4 mi
34WeFix Air Conditioning & Heating604.8★ (46)3 mi
35All Valley Air604.9★ (125)5 mi
36PB Mechanical Air Services605.0★ (84)3 mi
37Aire Serv of Palm Desert604.9★ (44)5 mi
38Desert Air Conditioning604.8★ (222)7 mi
39PROVISION HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING605.0★ (75)11 mi
40Eagle Air605.0★ (60)3 mi
41J & M Air Conditioning & Heating594.9★ (176)3 mi
42HVAC Alliance Expert594.9★ (38)6 mi
43Blair Heating & Air594.9★ (83)12 mi
44Sunny Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc.594.8★ (16)2 mi
451st HVAC Repair Services Cathedral City CA595.0★ (34)9 mi
46PureSkyy Air Conditioning & Plumbing Repair Services595.0★ (18)5 mi
47Dori's Heating & Air Conditioning595.0★ (38)4 mi
48Ray's Air Conditioning & Heating584.8★ (32)8 mi
49Titan Heating & Air Conditioning584.9★ (108)4 mi
50Western Air Cooling & Heating585.0★ (45)6 mi

Also serving Rancho Mirage

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 Rancho Mirage
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Above All Boiler Services5.0★ (2)12 mi
Air Design & Solutions Inc5.0★ (2)21 mi
Air Plus Duct Cleaning LLC5.0★ (2)13 mi
AIR RUSH HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING3.0★ (2)1 mi
All Valley Air3.9★ (19)8 mi
Bradlee’s Heating & Air5.0★ (90)21 mi
California Express Heating And Air5.0★ (18)7 mi
Climate Heroes Heating & Air5.0★ (2)16 mi
Desert Climate Control Inc5.0★ (2)6 mi
Elite Temp Control Inc.5.0★ (14)9 mi
Fairway air5.0★ (2)6 mi
Gibson Air conditioning & Heating Inc3.4★ (16)2 mi
Harmony Heating & Cooling5.0★ (2)4 mi
HH Air Conditioning & Heating4.5★ (8)3 mi
M-Tech Air Conditioning Services, Inc.5.0★ (2)2 mi
MACHINAS Heating & Air Conditioning3.0★ (2)8 mi
Mr Cool Air Conditioning Heati5.0★ (2)15 mi
Pomona Absolute Comfort4.9★ (70)16 mi
RWN Mechanical Services4.5★ (19)4 mi
Southern Mechanical Services LLC5.0★ (2)16 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Rancho Mirage?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Rancho Mirage?
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 Rancho Mirage HVAC contractors

We scored 200 Rancho Mirage 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Rancho Mirage data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

HVAC contractors in Rancho Mirage: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Rancho Mirage?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Rancho Mirage, CA is Comfort Air with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 1,881 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Hydes Air Conditioning (#2) and KC's 23 1/2 Hour Plumbing & Air Conditioning (#3) follow. We ranked 200 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Rancho Mirage?

ContractorsRanked ranks 200 HVAC contractors serving Rancho Mirage, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Rancho Mirage are open 24/7?

78 ranked HVAC contractors in Rancho Mirage post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Comfort Air (#1), Hydes Air Conditioning (#2) and KC's 23 1/2 Hour Plumbing & Air Conditioning (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Rancho Mirage work on weekends?

159 of 200 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 118 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Comfort Air (#1), Hydes Air Conditioning (#2) and KC's 23 1/2 Hour Plumbing & Air Conditioning (#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 Rancho Mirage?

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

What Google rating do Rancho Mirage HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 200 rated HVAC contractors in Rancho Mirage is 4.9★, with a median of 19 reviews. Hydes Air Conditioning has the most, 4,740 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 Rancho Mirage?

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 Rancho Mirage

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 200 hvac contractors serving Rancho Mirage.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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