33 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in South Lake Tahoe: Anderson Heating & A/C, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 622 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hoffman Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 33.
Most-reviewed: Hoffman Plumbing, 380 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 33 ranked after Anderson Heating & A/C; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
33 South Lake Tahoe HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 33 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anderson Heating & A/C | 63 | 4.9★ (622) | Carson City, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Hoffman Plumbing | 62 | 4.9★ (147) | Gardnerville, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Hoffman Plumbing | 61 | 4.7★ (380) | Carson City, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | All Valley Services NV | 59 | 4.9★ (37) | South Lake Tahoe | Sat | — |
| 5 | Blue Jay Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (70) | Carson City, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Heating & Air Conditioning | 58 | 4.8★ (10) | South Lake Tahoe | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Hawkins Heating and Air Conditioning | 56 | 5.0★ (21) | Carson City, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Red Bear Mechanical | 56 | 5.0★ (270) | Carson City, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Elite Air Systems | 56 | 4.9★ (318) | Carson City, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Roper’s Heating and Air Conditioning | 55 | 4.8★ (164) | Carson City, 20 mi away | — | — |
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 review volume: 4.9★ from 622 Google reviews, the most in South Lake Tahoe.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville, 14 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 19 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 380 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 19 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 23 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 270 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 318 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 20 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 164 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 20 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 17 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville, 14 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 20 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 Carson City, 21 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville, 12 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 20 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Capital Control Systems | 49 | 3.5★ (15) | 23 mi |
| 27 | JackRabbit Plumbing Inc | 49 | 4.9★ (88) | 14 mi |
| 28 | Fluid Dynamics LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (6) | 20 mi |
| 29 | Cavallero Heating & A C Inc | 48 | 4.0★ (42) | 23 mi |
| 30 | ABC Heating & Sheet Metal | 44 | 4.3★ (12) | 25 mi |
| 31 | Precision Plumbing | 43 | 4.5★ (16) | 21 mi |
| 32 | Simerson | 42 | 4.1★ (21) | 23 mi |
| 33 | Resort Builders, Plumbing & Heating | 42 | 2.3★ (3) | 22 mi |
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 South Lake Tahoe. 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 33 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 |