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Best HVAC Contractors in Taft, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Taft: New Era HVAC Service & Repair, CR Score 59/100; 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Junior the Rater LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 17.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: LaVerne & Son Electrical A/C & Heating, 957 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 17 ranked; ranked #2.

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

17 Taft HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 17 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Taft at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Taft at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1New Era HVAC Service & Repair594.5★ (8)Taft24/7Overall
2LaVerne & Son Electrical A/C & Heating584.8★ (957)Bakersfield, 25 mi awaySatMost reviews
3Junior the Rater LLC575.0★ (11)Bonita, 11 mi away24/7Emergencies
4Valley Strong heating & Air conditiong575.0★ (107)Bakersfield, 24 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5The Aire Tech554.6★ (5)TaftSat—
6Birkenfeld HVAC Bakersfield555.0★ (14)Bakersfield, 22 mi away24/7—
7Bakersfield Ming Ave HVAC Pro524.2★ (5)Bakersfield, 24 mi away24/7—
8Budget-Air Inc514.7★ (12)Bakersfield, 20 mi awaySat—
9Cen-Cal Mechanical504.6★ (11)Bakersfield, 23 mi awaySat—
10Whisler Air Conditioning & Heating505.0★ (7)Bakersfield, 24 mi awaySat—

The 17 best HVAC contractors in Taft, 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.

  5. #5 The Aire Tech

    Based in Taft

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for The Aire Tech(661) 344-9686

  8. #8 Budget-Air Inc

    Based in Bakersfield, 20 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Budget-Air Inc(661) 699-8722

  9. #9 Cen-Cal Mechanical

    Based in Bakersfield, 23 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–3:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9612 Twain Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311
    View profile for Cen-Cal Mechanical(661) 332-2239

  11. #11 Grogan Mechanical

    Based in Bakersfield, 25 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    • 4.1★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4600 Ashe Rd #318, Bakersfield, CA 93313
    View profile for Grogan Mechanical(661) 588-0088

  14. #14 Fuzion Energy

    Based in Bakersfield, 25 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 413 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 413 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4003 Terracotta Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93314
    View profile for Fuzion Energy(661) 243-9934

  15. #15 Conrad Mechanical

    Based in Bakersfield, 25 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9402 Forbes Park Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312
    View profile for Conrad Mechanical(661) 747-4128

  17. #17 Credence Energy

    Based in Bakersfield, 25 mi away

    40/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 3.6★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5880 District Blvd STE 24, Bakersfield, CA 93313
    View profile for Credence Energy

Also serving Taft

5 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 Taft
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A.P.I. Plumbing & Pool Supplies Inc.4.8★ (28)In Taft
Andy's Septic Tank & Sewer5.0★ (1)In Taft
Circulair HVAC24 mi
Lane Refrigeration5.0★ (1)24 mi
Sears Heating and Air ConditioningIn Taft

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Taft?

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

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

We scored 17 Taft 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 Taft 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 Taft: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Taft?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Taft, CA is New Era HVAC Service & Repair with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. LaVerne & Son Electrical A/C & Heating (#2) and Junior the Rater LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 17 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Taft?

ContractorsRanked ranks 17 HVAC contractors serving Taft, CA. 2 of them are based in Taft; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 5 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Taft are open 24/7?

4 ranked HVAC contractors in Taft post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are New Era HVAC Service & Repair (#1), Junior the Rater LLC (#3) and Birkenfeld HVAC Bakersfield (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Taft work on weekends?

12 of 17 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are New Era HVAC Service & Repair (#1), LaVerne & Son Electrical A/C & Heating (#2) and Junior the Rater LLC (#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 Taft?

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

What Google rating do Taft HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 17 rated HVAC contractors in Taft is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. LaVerne & Son Electrical A/C & Heating has the most, 957 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Taft?

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 Taft

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 17 hvac contractors serving Taft.

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