112 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Shafter: Can Do Crew Plumbing Heating & AC, CR Score 92/100; 4.8★ from 2,185 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): South Valley AC & Heating LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 112.
Most-reviewed: Monarch Air Conditioning, Heating & Electrical, 1,123 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 112 ranked after Can Do Crew Plumbing Heating & AC; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
112 Shafter HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 26 are open 24/7, 80 open Saturdays and 46 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 112 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Can Do Crew Plumbing Heating & AC | 92 | 4.8★ (2,185) | Bakersfield, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | South Valley AC & Heating LLC | 90 | 5.0★ (376) | Bakersfield, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Xceptional Heating & Air | 90 | 5.0★ (387) | Bakersfield, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Power & Performance Air | 88 | 4.8★ (254) | Bakersfield, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Central California Air Inc. | 87 | 5.0★ (135) | Bakersfield, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | AirMax Heating & Air Conditioning | 87 | 4.9★ (413) | Bakersfield, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | American Dream Services Heating and Cooling | 86 | 4.8★ (170) | Bakersfield, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Monarch Air Conditioning, Heating & Electrical | 86 | 4.4★ (1,123) | Bakersfield, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Holders Air Conditioning & Heating | 86 | 4.7★ (767) | Bakersfield, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Gundlach's Service | 86 | 4.6★ (180) | Bakersfield, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,185 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (2,185).
Based in Bakersfield, 15 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 376 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 17 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 387 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 16 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 254 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 19 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 135 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 13 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 413 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bakersfield, 18 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 170 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 17 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 1,123 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 767 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bakersfield, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 180 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 17 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Shafter
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bakersfield, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 11 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 9 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 17 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 957 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bakersfield, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 199 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Bakersfield, 10 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 13 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bakersfield, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 816 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bakersfield, 13 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Bakersfield, 18 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
#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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 10X HVAC of CA, LLC | 4.4★ (9) | 14 mi |
| Air Kool Services | 4.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| All Temp Heating & Air | 5.0★ (6) | In Shafter |
| Austin Services | 12 mi | |
| Benchmark Air Conditioning, Inc. | 4.8★ (147) | 13 mi |
| Big Builders, Inc | 4.4★ (38) | 20 mi |
| Circulair Heating and Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Econo-Air Inc | 4.6★ (156) | 18 mi |
| EMCOR Hillcrest | 4.8★ (115) | 13 mi |
| Gallardo Air Conditioning & Heating | 17 mi | |
| Golden Valley Heating and Air | 12 mi | |
| Greer's Banner Air | 4.8★ (204) | 15 mi |
| Heating and Air Conditioning Bakersfield | 2.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Jack Winter Plumbing & AC | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| JM's Refrigeration | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Journey Air Conditioning Company, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| KRS Heating AC | 14 mi | |
| Lane Refrigeration | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Mar Air Conditioning | 3.7★ (3) | 13 mi |
| Precision Air & Refrigeration LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Shafter. 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 Shafter 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Shafter data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |