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Best HVAC Contractors in Santee, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Santee: Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air, CR Score 95/100; 4.8★ from 4,443 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mauzy Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, and Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 511.

  3. 46

    Most-reviewed: ASI, The White Glove Guys, 7,073 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 511 ranked; ranked #46.

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

511 Santee HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 151 are open 24/7, 375 open Saturdays and 278 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 511 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Santee at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Santee at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air954.8★ (4,443)El Cajon, 1 mi away24/7Overall
2Mauzy Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, and Electrical944.8★ (4,710)El Cajon, 2 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Precision Temperature934.9★ (1,014)Lakeside, 3 mi away24/7—
4Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air934.8★ (6,056)San Diego, 10 mi away24/7—
5Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Restoration & Flood Services934.8★ (4,875)San Diego, 9 mi away24/7—
6Comfort Bros Heating Air Plumbing & Electrical914.9★ (424)Lakeside, 3 mi away24/7—
7Maximum Comfort Heating and AC Repair915.0★ (200)El Cajon, 2 mi away24/7—
8Same Day Heating, Cooling, Plumbing914.8★ (1,658)San Diego, 8 mi away24/7—
9Air Temperature Specialists914.9★ (264)El Cajon, 2 mi away24/7—
10United Plumbing Heating Air & Electric914.9★ (1,612)San Diego, 12 mi away24/7—

The 511 best HVAC contractors in Santee, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  19. #19 Airmaxx

    Based in El Cajon, 1 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 749 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 749 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–7 PM
    Address
    1865 John Towers Ave # B, El Cajon, CA 92020
    View profile for Airmaxx(619) 638-8287

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

HVAC contractors in Santee, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26PureAir Santee HVAC Services885.0★ (40)2 mi
27Santee AC & Heating Pros885.0★ (40)2 mi
28Guthrie & Sons Heating, Air and Solar884.9★ (1,494)10 mi
29FRYE Mechanical885.0★ (239)15 mi
30Air Pro Heating & Air884.9★ (268)13 mi
31Maximum Comfort Heating and AC Repair885.0★ (167)13 mi
32Point Loma Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Air884.9★ (1,546)9 mi
33Progressive Heating & Air884.8★ (240)10 mi
34Aerify Heating and Air884.7★ (125)4 mi
35Surf Bros HVAC885.0★ (110)11 mi
36Smart Santee HVAC Repair885.0★ (22)In Santee
37Total Plumbing, Air & Electric | Residential and Commercial Plumbing884.9★ (85)8 mi
38Mauzy Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, and Electrical874.8★ (1,303)22 mi
39RR Heating & Air Conditioning875.0★ (16)In Santee
40Ez Breezy Heating & Air875.0★ (471)10 mi
41Point Loma Electric, Plumbing, Drains, and Water Heaters874.9★ (220)16 mi
42Mark's Heating & Air875.0★ (20)3 mi
43Adams HVAC Contractors Santee875.0★ (28)In Santee
44La Jolla Heating and Air Conditioning875.0★ (80)7 mi
45Comfort City Mechanical, INC874.9★ (47)7 mi
46ASI, The White Glove Guys874.8★ (7,073)9 mi
47Carini Home Services864.8★ (996)10 mi
48SpeedMates Home Services864.9★ (149)3 mi
49Flaherty Heating and Air865.0★ (29)7 mi
50My Guy Heating, Air & Plumbing864.9★ (360)21 mi

Also serving Santee

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 Santee
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aerco Systems LLC5.0★ (1)In Santee
All Phase Electric, Inc.5.0★ (2)9 mi
All Temp Refrigeration Air Conditioning And Heating5.0★ (2)In Santee
Beach Front Mechanical5.0★ (2)8 mi
Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Restoration and Flood Services4.9★ (548)9 mi
By the Book Plumbing, Heating Air Conditioning4.8★ (50)10 mi
Comfort Barrier Insulation5.0★ (2)8 mi
CraftMaxIn Santee
DC AC3.0★ (2)8 mi
Hutchison Mechanical5.0★ (2)8 mi
IK Cooling and Heating5.0★ (2)8 mi
Mansheim H V A CIn Santee
Mayoral Heating & Air Conditioning | HVAC Contractor and AC Repair5.0★ (2)8 mi
Moree Mechanical5.0★ (2)4 mi
Professional KitchenAid Appliance Repair5.0★ (34)8 mi
San Diego Appliance Repair Pros5.0★ (2)8 mi
Solid Electrical Services4.9★ (47)In Santee
Southwest Mechanical Services Inc5.0★ (2)3 mi
Thermodynamic Refrigeration5.0★ (2)In Santee
Total Comfort Systems Heating & Air Conditioning CA3.5★ (2)8 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Santee?

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

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

We scored 511 Santee HVAC contractors on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Santee data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

HVAC contractors in Santee: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Santee?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Santee, CA is Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air with a CR Score of 95/100. It has 4.8★ from 4,443 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mauzy Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, and Electrical (#2) and Precision Temperature (#3) follow. We ranked 511 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Santee?

ContractorsRanked ranks 511 HVAC contractors serving Santee, CA. 3 of them are based in Santee; 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 Santee are open 24/7?

151 ranked HVAC contractors in Santee post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air (#1), Mauzy Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, and Electrical (#2) and Precision Temperature (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Santee work on weekends?

375 of 511 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 278 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air (#1), Mauzy Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, and Electrical (#2) and Precision Temperature (#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 Santee?

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

What Google rating do Santee HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 511 rated HVAC contractors in Santee is 5.0★, with a median of 21 reviews. ASI, The White Glove Guys has the most, 7,073 reviews, and ranks #46. 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 Santee?

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 Santee

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 511 hvac contractors serving Santee.
  2. October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.

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