74 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Salinas: Chris Wilson Plumbing & Heating Repairs Inc, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 672 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Acoustic Air & Heating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 74.
Most-reviewed: San Jose HVAC Heating & Air Conditioning Center South Valley, 1,565 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 74 ranked; ranked #22.
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74 Salinas HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 38 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 74 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Wilson Plumbing & Heating Repairs Inc | 63 | 4.8★ (672) | Seaside, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Acoustic Air & Heating | 62 | 5.0★ (62) | Salinas | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair Monterey | 62 | 4.9★ (545) | Pacific Grove, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | 1-800-Plumber +Air | 61 | 4.9★ (194) | Monterey, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Zenda Heating & Sheet Metal, Inc. | 59 | 4.8★ (37) | Marina, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Val's Plumbing & Heating, Inc. | 58 | 4.2★ (20) | Salinas | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Reliable Heating & Cooling Salinas | 58 | 5.0★ (25) | Prunedale, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Associated Services Heating Solar & Air | 58 | 4.3★ (32) | Salinas | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Mejia services heating and AC | 57 | 4.7★ (87) | Hollister, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Thermo King of Salinas, Inc. | 57 | 4.3★ (112) | Salinas | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 672 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pacific Grove, 16 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 545 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 194 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marina, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prunedale, 8 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollister, 18 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 792 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Salinas
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seaside, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marina, 8 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pacific Grove, 16 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 189 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gonzales, 4 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pacific Grove, 15 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seaside, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seaside, 11 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 23 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 1,565 Google reviews, the most in Salinas.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hollister, 19 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey, 22 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey, 11 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 74 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Star Plumbing Heating and AC LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Advanced Air, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Air Tech SVC | In Salinas | |
| Alpha Air Duct Cleaning Service | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| ASCO SERVICE, INC. | 1.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Bogner HVAC | 4.8★ (25) | 19 mi |
| Castrillo Heating and Air-Conditioning Corp. | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Della Mora Heating, Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning, Inc. | 5.0★ (3) | 8 mi |
| Faith Mechanical, Inc. | 5.0★ (4) | 21 mi |
| Gold Coast Refrigeration | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Golden Duct Cleaning Service | In Salinas | |
| Hardy Quality Air, Inc. | 4.7★ (27) | 19 mi |
| Jb heating and air conditioning | In Salinas | |
| JB HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING | 5.0★ (3) | 25 mi |
| McDonald Refrigeration Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Ramirez Plumbing Inc | 3.6★ (11) | 12 mi |
| Rianda Air, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Soria Contracting and Solutions - Restoration and Remediation Services | 5.0★ (62) | In Salinas |
| Trillo Co Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Val's Plumbing & Heating Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Salinas. 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 |
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).
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
California's HVAC demand peaks during summer heat waves and the first cold snaps. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance.
We scored 74 Salinas 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 Salinas 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 |