67/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,606 Google reviews, the most in Santa Monica.
- 4.9★ from 4,606 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8599 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034
Best HVAC Contractors in Santa Monica, CA (2026)
1,605 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Santa Monica: Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning, CR Score 67/100; 4.9★ from 4,606 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): American AC Heat Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,605.
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Most-reviewed: American AC Heat Plumbing, 3,299 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 1,605 ranked after Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
1,605 Santa Monica HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 617 are open 24/7, 1,266 open Saturdays and 1,013 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 1,605 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Santa Monica at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning | 67 | 4.9★ (4,606) | Los Angeles, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | American AC Heat Plumbing | 65 | 4.9★ (3,299) | Hawthorne, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Adeedo Plumbing, Drains & Heating | 64 | 4.7★ (2,821) | Los Angeles, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Carter Services | 63 | 4.9★ (1,990) | Torrance, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | JW Plumbing, Heating and Air | 63 | 4.8★ (2,541) | Los Angeles, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Power Pro Plumbing Heating & Air | 63 | 4.8★ (2,576) | Gardena, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Service Champions Plumbing, Heating & AC | 63 | 4.9★ (667) | Los Angeles, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Drain Right Services | 63 | 4.9★ (1,770) | Gardena, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | A/C Control, Inc | 62 | 4.7★ (293) | Los Angeles, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | AZ Air Conditioning and Heating | 62 | 4.8★ (3,170) | North Hills, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 1,605 best HVAC contractors in Santa Monica, 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 Hawthorne, 11 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 3,299 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 3,299 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3437 Jack Northrop Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Based in Los Angeles, 9 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,821 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 2,821 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5251 W Imperial Hwy Suite 1, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Based in Torrance, 15 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,990 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,990 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2807 Oregon Ct F3, Torrance, CA 90503
Based in Los Angeles, 14 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,541 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 2,541 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 904 Wall St Suite 203, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Based in Gardena, 15 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,576 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 2,576 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 18105 S Hobart Blvd, Gardena, CA 90248
Based in Los Angeles, 9 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 667 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 667 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5251 W Imperial Hwy, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Based in Gardena, 16 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,770 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,770 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 18012 S Figueroa St, Gardena, CA 90248
Based in Los Angeles, 4 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 293 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 293 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2355 Westwood Blvd #145, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Based in North Hills, 20 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 3,170 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 13190 Telfair Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342
Based in Calabasas, 11 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 488 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 488 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 18356 Oxnard St #3, Tarzana, CA 91356
Based in Los Angeles, 9 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 197 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 197 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 509 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Based in Van Nuys, 13 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,583 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,583 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 15073 Keswick St, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Based in Los Angeles, 8 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 448 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 448 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 7 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 8217 Beverly Blvd #29, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Based in Santa Monica
62/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 342 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 342 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2665 30th St #101, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Based in Los Angeles, 3 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 249 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 249 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 1563 S Barrington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Based in Florence-Graham, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Los Angeles, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 404 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 404 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2260 Maravilla Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Based in Van Nuys, 13 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 306 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 306 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7417 Woodman Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Based in Los Angeles, 4 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 10789 Ohio Ave #3, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Based in Santa Monica
61/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3107 Pico Blvd Suite B, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Based in Santa Monica
61/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2666 34th St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Based in North Hills, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 399 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 399 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 14671 Titus St, Panorama City, CA 91402
#24 Mor Air
Based in North Hollywood, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 295 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 295 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 11661 Saticoy St, North Hollywood, CA 91605
Based in Van Nuys, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 16537 Vanowen St #215, Van Nuys, CA 91406
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 1,605 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Santa Monica
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Climate Mechanical LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Basak Air Conditioning Repair and Installation Santa Monica | In Santa Monica | |
| Borghese Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In Santa Monica |
| Conejo Services HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical | 4.9★ (207) | 15 mi |
| Creative HVAC/Duct Cleaners | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Dryer Vent Cleaning Expert Culver City | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Hackney Heating & Cooling | In Santa Monica | |
| hermes hvac | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Los Angeles ❄️ Air Conditioning Service | 4.9★ (132) | 12 mi |
| Los Angeles HVAC Services | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Max Heating & Cooling Inc | In Santa Monica | |
| NexGen HVAC & Plumbing | 4.6★ (575) | 15 mi |
| Ocean Coast Heating & Air | 5.0★ (1) | In Santa Monica |
| Referral Air Conditioning Santa Monica | In Santa Monica | |
| Reliable Appliance, Heating and Air | 1.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Shaver Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| SLR Heating and Cooling | 5.0★ (88) | 11 mi |
| TOTO Air inc | 5.0★ (180) | 11 mi |
| View Park Heating and Air Conditioning | 4.9★ (32) | 4 mi |
| West Coast Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Santa Monica?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Santa Monica. 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 Santa Monica HVAC contractors
We scored 1,605 Santa Monica 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 23, 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 Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Santa Monica?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Santa Monica, CA is Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 4.9★ from 4,606 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. American AC Heat Plumbing (#2) and Adeedo Plumbing, Drains & Heating (#3) follow. We ranked 1,605 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 23, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Santa Monica?
ContractorsRanked ranks 1,605 HVAC contractors serving Santa Monica, CA. 10 of them are based in Santa Monica; 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 Santa Monica are open 24/7?
617 ranked HVAC contractors in Santa Monica post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning (#1), American AC Heat Plumbing (#2) and Adeedo Plumbing, Drains & Heating (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Santa Monica work on weekends?
1,266 of 1,605 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 1,013 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning (#1), American AC Heat Plumbing (#2) and Adeedo Plumbing, Drains & Heating (#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 Santa Monica?
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 Santa Monica. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Santa Monica HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 1,605 rated HVAC contractors in Santa Monica is 4.9★, with a median of 19 reviews. Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning has the most, 4,606 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 Santa Monica?
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 Santa Monica
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,605 hvac contractors serving Santa Monica.
- October 2026: 8 duplicate listings merged.
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