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Best HVAC Contractors in South Oroville, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South Oroville: Bob's Air Repair, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 830 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Embers Heating and Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 38.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Royal Aire Solar, Heating, Air & Water, 718 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 38 ranked after Bob's Air Repair; ranked #3.

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

38 South Oroville HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 38 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in South Oroville at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in South Oroville at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Bob's Air Repair634.9★ (830)Chico, 21 mi away24/7Overall
2Embers Heating and Air625.0★ (43)Oroville, 2 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Royal Aire Solar, Heating, Air & Water624.7★ (718)Chico, 20 mi away24/7Most reviews
4Connect Energy Mechanical595.0★ (65)Chico, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Innovative Heating & Air595.0★ (111)Oroville, 3 mi away——
6De Air Company Inc.594.9★ (97)Oroville, 1 mi away——
7Grimes Heating & Air, Inc.584.8★ (129)Oroville, 5 mi away——
8Air-Art Heating & Air Conditioning564.9★ (301)Chico, 22 mi away——
9Integrity Heating and Air Conditioning555.0★ (26)Linda, 25 mi away24/7—
10J & J Heating and Air Conditioning Inc.555.0★ (60)Plumas Lake, 19 mi awaySat—

The 38 best HVAC contractors in South Oroville, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in South Oroville

    #1 Bob's Air Repair

    Based in Chico, 21 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 830 Google reviews, the most in South Oroville.

    • 4.9★ from 830 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    132 Meyers St Suite 100, Chico, CA 95928
    View profile for Bob's Air Repair(530) 345-9800

  6. #6 De Air Company Inc.

    Based in Oroville, 1 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2710 Feather River Blvd #B, Oroville, CA 95965
    View profile for De Air Company Inc.(530) 534-8691

  11. #11 Stout-Air

    Based in Marysville, 24 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 279 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 279 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1216 Yuba St, Marysville, CA 95901
    View profile for Stout-Air(530) 742-7119

  17. #17 Flores HVAC & Construction

    Based in Durham, 17 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.

    • 4.4★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–1 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2393 Durham-Dayton Hwy, Durham, CA 95938
    View profile for Flores HVAC & Construction(530) 809-0058

  19. #19 Story Heating & Air

    Based in Chico, 19 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    609 Entler Ave, Chico, CA 95928
    View profile for Story Heating & Air(530) 899-9293

  22. #22 Dake Bros. Heating & Air

    Based in Gridley, 13 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–4:30 PM · Tue 8:08 AM–4:30 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    288 Little Ave, Gridley, CA 95948
    View profile for Dake Bros. Heating & Air(530) 300-2317

All 38 HVAC contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #38, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

HVAC contractors in South Oroville, ranks 26 to 38
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Tempest Air HVAC LLC504.7★ (3)24 mi
27John Mitchell Heating & Cooling, Inc495.0★ (11)23 mi
28Clinton's Air Conditioning494.2★ (21)22 mi
29Watkins Heating & Air495.0★ (4)24 mi
30Homestead Heating & Air Conditioning492.8★ (27)12 mi
31Gilmore Construction & Development Inc.485.0★ (5)24 mi
32Ashley's Plumbing Heating & AC474.0★ (10)25 mi
33Red Dirt Electric474.9★ (49)17 mi
34W V Alton Inc474.8★ (4)25 mi
35Western Heating & Rain Gutters464.3★ (6)13 mi
36Pioneer Engineering & Construction464.2★ (26)24 mi
37Frank M. Booth, Inc454.4★ (12)25 mi
38Experts In Your Home434.1★ (51)22 mi

Also serving South Oroville

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 South Oroville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Air Rite Heating & Air Conditioning3.0★ (2)19 mi
Air-Con Energy Systems5.0★ (2)24 mi
Alvis Heating & AC1 mi
Butte County Creative Productions3 mi
Chico Air Heating & Cooling5.0★ (2)23 mi
Feather River Aire, Inc.1 mi
Gallagher's Air Duct Services5 mi
Home Air & Chimney Service5.0★ (2)21 mi
igreen3.0★ (2)20 mi
John O'Hare Refrigeration-Air3 mi
KB Heating & Air1 mi
Kelly Ridge Heating & Air Conditioning5 mi
Lugenbell Mechanical Services5.0★ (1)22 mi
Michael's Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning5 mi
Pye's Appliance Services1 mi
Pye's Appliance Services4 mi
Reynolds Heating And A/C3 mi
S S Air5.0★ (1)24 mi
Tate Jones Heat and Air5.0★ (2)6 mi
Wise Refrigeration1.0★ (1)11 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in South Oroville?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in South Oroville?
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 South Oroville HVAC contractors

We scored 38 South Oroville 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn South Oroville data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

HVAC contractors in South Oroville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in South Oroville?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in South Oroville, CA is Bob's Air Repair with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 830 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Embers Heating and Air (#2) and Royal Aire Solar, Heating, Air & Water (#3) follow. We ranked 38 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in South Oroville?

ContractorsRanked ranks 38 HVAC contractors serving South Oroville, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in South Oroville are open 24/7?

6 ranked HVAC contractors in South Oroville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Bob's Air Repair (#1), Embers Heating and Air (#2) and Royal Aire Solar, Heating, Air & Water (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in South Oroville work on weekends?

18 of 38 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bob's Air Repair (#1), Embers Heating and Air (#2) and Royal Aire Solar, Heating, Air & Water (#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 South Oroville?

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

What Google rating do South Oroville HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 38 rated HVAC contractors in South Oroville is 4.8★, with a median of 27 reviews. Bob's Air Repair has the most, 830 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 South Oroville?

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 South Oroville

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 38 hvac contractors serving South Oroville.

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