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Best HVAC Contractors in Ridgecrest, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Ridgecrest: High Desert Air Ductor, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 266 Google reviews.

  2. 4

    Most-reviewed: Campbell Heating & AC, 85 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 7 ranked after High Desert Air Ductor; ranked #4.

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

7 Ridgecrest HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 7 rated businesses.

Top 7 HVAC contractors in Ridgecrest at a glance

Top 7 HVAC contractors in Ridgecrest at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1High Desert Air Ductor634.9★ (266)Ridgecrest—Overall
2All Heart Heating, Cooling & Plumbing615.0★ (42)RidgecrestSat · Evenings—
3Pure Air Eco Solutions LLC604.7★ (15)RidgecrestSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Campbell Heating & AC594.6★ (85)Ridgecrest—Most reviews
5Michael's Certified Air, Inc.574.3★ (61)Ridgecrest——
6Davidson Service Company553.7★ (3)Ridgecrest——
7Reliable Plumbing & Heating545.0★ (6)RidgecrestSat · Sun · Evenings—

The 7 best HVAC contractors in Ridgecrest, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Ridgecrest

    Based in Ridgecrest

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 266 Google reviews, the most in Ridgecrest.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 266 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    120 E Church Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
  2. Based in Ridgecrest

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    821 W Inyokern Rd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
  3. Based in Ridgecrest

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1037 W Graaf Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Ridgecrest?

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

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

We scored 7 Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Ridgecrest?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Ridgecrest, CA is High Desert Air Ductor with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 266 Google reviews. All Heart Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (#2) and Pure Air Eco Solutions LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 7 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Ridgecrest?

ContractorsRanked ranks 7 HVAC contractors serving Ridgecrest, CA. 7 of them are based in Ridgecrest; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Ridgecrest work on weekends?

3 of 7 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are All Heart Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (#2), Pure Air Eco Solutions LLC (#3) and Reliable Plumbing & Heating (#7). 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 Ridgecrest?

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

What Google rating do Ridgecrest HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 7 rated HVAC contractors in Ridgecrest is 4.7★, with a median of 42 reviews. High Desert Air Ductor has the most, 266 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 Ridgecrest?

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 does ContractorsRanked rank HVAC contractors?

Each HVAC contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Ridgecrest

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 hvac contractors serving Ridgecrest.