67/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,881 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 1,881 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best HVAC Contractors in Thousand Palms, CA (2026)
209 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Thousand Palms: Comfort Air, CR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 1,881 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hydes Air Conditioning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 209.
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Most-reviewed: Hydes Air Conditioning, 4,740 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 209 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
209 Thousand Palms HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 82 are open 24/7, 164 open Saturdays and 122 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 209 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Thousand Palms at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comfort Air | 67 | 5.0★ (1,881) | Cathedral City, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Hydes Air Conditioning | 66 | 4.9★ (4,740) | Indio, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Timo's Air Conditioning & Heating | 65 | 4.8★ (2,698) | Thousand Palms | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | KC's 23 1/2 Hour Plumbing & Air Conditioning | 65 | 4.8★ (2,089) | Palm Springs, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | General Air Conditioning & Plumbing | 65 | 4.8★ (2,072) | Thousand Palms | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | NexGen HVAC & Plumbing | 65 | 4.6★ (2,011) | Palm Desert, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Paul Mitchell's Air Care | 64 | 4.9★ (341) | Thousand Palms | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | All Seasons Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating Inc. | 64 | 4.8★ (768) | Palm Desert, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Blair Heating & Air | 64 | 4.9★ (636) | Palm Springs, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Erkies Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & AC Repair | 64 | 4.7★ (506) | Thousand Palms | 24/7 | — |
The 209 best HVAC contractors in Thousand Palms, 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.
Based in Indio, 10 mi away
66/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,740 Google reviews, the most in Thousand Palms.
- 4.9★ from 4,740 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 42949 Madio St, Indio, CA 92201
Based in Thousand Palms
65/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,698 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 2,698 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 72232 Corporate Way, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
Based in Palm Springs, 6 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,089 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 2,089 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 702 Eugene Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Based in Thousand Palms
65/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,072 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 2,072 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 31170 Reserve Dr, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
Based in Palm Desert, 2 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 2,011 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 2,011 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 73605 Dinah Shore Dr Bldg 100A, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Based in Thousand Palms
64/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 341 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 341 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 72163 Northshore St, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
Based in Palm Desert, 4 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 768 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 768 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 75-450 Gerald Ford Dr #303, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Based in Palm Springs, 6 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 636 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 636 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 653 Oleander Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Based in Thousand Palms
64/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 506 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 506 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 72078 Corporate Way Suite 102, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
#11 Granger's
Based in Indio, 10 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,077 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 1,077 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 81077 Indio Blvd Suite D, Indio, CA 92201
Based in Thousand Palms
63/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 441 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 441 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 72096 Dunham Way Suite I, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
#13 Coldchella Air
Based in Cathedral City, 2 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#14 Champion HVAC
Based in Palm Desert, 6 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 272 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 272 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 77711 Flora Rd Suite 203, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Based in Indio, 13 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 729 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 729 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 45311 Golf Center Pkwy, Indio, CA 92201
Based in Indio, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 302 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 302 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 81077 Indio Blvd Suite D, Indio, CA 92201
Based in Palm Desert, 6 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 192 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 192 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 39725 Garand Ln Suite B, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Based in Palm Desert, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 75051 Sego Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Based in Palm Desert, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 372 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning repair service”.
- 4.9★ from 372 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 77851 Las Montanas Rd STE B, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Based in Palm Springs, 8 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 119 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- Palm Springs, CA 92263
Based in Desert Hot Springs, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#22 Dan Only HVAC
Based in Indian Wells, 7 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 74923 CA-111 STE 142, Indian Wells, CA 92210
Based in Palm Desert, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 203 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 203 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 39205 Leopard St, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Based in Palm Desert, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 77530 Enfield Ln Bldg D, Palm Desert, CA 92211
#25 All Valley Air
Based in Palm Desert, 2 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 73806 Dinah Shore Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
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 209 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Thousand Palms
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A+ Air Conditioning and Heating | 5.0★ (3) | 2 mi |
| Above All Boiler Services | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Air Plus Duct Cleaning LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| AIR RUSH HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Bradlee’s Heating & Air | 5.0★ (90) | 20 mi |
| Climate Heroes Heating & Air | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Desert Climate Control Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Thousand Palms |
| Gibson Air conditioning & Heating Inc | 3.4★ (16) | 4 mi |
| Harmony Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Koolfog | 4.9★ (408) | In Thousand Palms |
| Lake Air Inc | 3.7★ (16) | 6 mi |
| M-Tech Air Conditioning Services, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| MACHINAS Heating & Air Conditioning | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Mr Cool Air Conditioning Heati | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Pomona Absolute Comfort | 4.9★ (70) | 18 mi |
| PureSkyy Air Conditioning & Plumbing Repair Services | 5.0★ (18) | 7 mi |
| Quality Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration LLC | 4.7★ (123) | 21 mi |
| RWN Mechanical Services | 4.5★ (19) | 3 mi |
| Southern Mechanical Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Valley’s Best Plumbing,Heating, and Air Conditioning | 2.6★ (5) | In Thousand Palms |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Thousand Palms?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Thousand Palms. 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 |
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).
- Search the business name or license number on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Thousand Palms HVAC contractors
We scored 209 Thousand Palms 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 Thousand Palms 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 |
HVAC contractors in Thousand Palms: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Thousand Palms?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Thousand Palms, CA is Comfort Air with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 1,881 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Hydes Air Conditioning (#2) and Timo's Air Conditioning & Heating (#3) follow. We ranked 209 HVAC contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Thousand Palms?
ContractorsRanked ranks 209 HVAC contractors serving Thousand Palms, CA. 6 of them are based in Thousand Palms; 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 Thousand Palms are open 24/7?
82 ranked HVAC contractors in Thousand Palms post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Comfort Air (#1), Hydes Air Conditioning (#2) and KC's 23 1/2 Hour Plumbing & Air Conditioning (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Thousand Palms work on weekends?
164 of 209 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 122 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Comfort Air (#1), Hydes Air Conditioning (#2) and Timo's Air Conditioning & Heating (#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 Thousand Palms?
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 Thousand Palms. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Thousand Palms HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 209 rated HVAC contractors in Thousand Palms is 4.9★, with a median of 19 reviews. Hydes Air Conditioning has the most, 4,740 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 Thousand Palms?
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 Thousand Palms
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 209 hvac contractors serving Thousand Palms.
- October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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