112 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Santa Rosa: Ongaro & Sons, CR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 1,222 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): KC Home Services Plumbing, Heating & AC Repair, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 112.
Most-reviewed: Moore Home Heating Cooling & Plumbing Services, 1,764 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 112 ranked; ranked #7.
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112 Santa Rosa HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 21 are open 24/7, 50 open Saturdays and 40 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 112 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ongaro & Sons | 68 | 4.9★ (1,222) | Santa Rosa | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | KC Home Services Plumbing, Heating & AC Repair | 67 | 4.9★ (827) | Santa Rosa | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Bragg Home Services | 66 | 4.9★ (486) | Santa Rosa | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Next Day Air & Heating | 65 | 5.0★ (499) | Cotati, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Same Day Heating, Cooling, Plumbing | 64 | 4.9★ (531) | Windsor, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Elevated Comfort | 64 | 4.9★ (949) | Cotati, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Moore Home Heating Cooling & Plumbing Services | 64 | 4.7★ (1,764) | Santa Rosa | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 8 | Elevated Comfort | 64 | 4.9★ (320) | Santa Rosa | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | The Duct Doctor | 63 | 5.0★ (84) | Santa Rosa | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Stout's Heating & AC, Inc | 63 | 4.8★ (99) | Santa Rosa | 24/7 | — |
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: 4.9★ from 1,222 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Rosa
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 827 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Rosa
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 486 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cotati, 7 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 499 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Windsor, 8 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 531 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cotati, 7 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 949 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Rosa
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,764 Google reviews, the most in Santa Rosa.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Rosa
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 320 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Rosa
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Rosa
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petaluma, 13 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 538 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Rosa
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Windsor, 8 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 866 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rohnert Park, 6 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 404 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rohnert Park, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Rosa
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 342 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petaluma, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Rosa
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Rosa
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Rosa
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Rosa
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rohnert Park, 6 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 343 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Rosa
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Rosa
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Rosa
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 112 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.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Santa Rosa. 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 112 Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa 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 |