42 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Truckee: Legacy Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 838 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mountain West Heating and Air Conditioning LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 42.
Most-reviewed: Mountain West Heating and Air Conditioning LLC, 326 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 42 ranked after Legacy Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical; ranked #2.
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42 Truckee HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 42 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legacy Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical | 62 | 4.8★ (838) | Reno, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Mountain West Heating and Air Conditioning LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (326) | Carson City, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Cool Breeze Heating and Air Conditioning | 59 | 4.8★ (249) | Reno, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | InMotion Mechanical | 59 | 4.8★ (158) | Truckee | — | — |
| 5 | Zeddies Heating & A/C | 59 | 5.0★ (15) | Truckee | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Paramount Heating & Air | 58 | 4.8★ (127) | Reno, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Tru Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning | 58 | 4.8★ (299) | Reno, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Southwest Heating | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | Truckee | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Riley Plumbing & Heating Ltd. | 57 | 4.9★ (66) | Reno, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Blue Jay Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (70) | Carson City, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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: 4.8★ from 838 Google reviews, the most in Truckee.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 22 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 326 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno, 25 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 249 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Truckee
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 158 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Truckee
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno, 24 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno, 24 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 299 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Truckee
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno, 24 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 25 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Truckee
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Truckee
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Reno, 25 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Truckee
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 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, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Truckee
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grass Valley, 25 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno, 24 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno, 21 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 172 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Sun Valley, 24 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 Reno, 22 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno, 25 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno, 24 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Red Bear Mechanical | 52 | 5.0★ (12) | 25 mi |
| 27 | Nevada Pacific Heating & Air | 51 | 5.0★ (7) | 24 mi |
| 28 | Marshall Plumbing & Heating | 51 | 5.0★ (12) | In Truckee |
| 29 | Carson City Air Conditioning & Heating | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | 25 mi |
| 30 | RHP Mechanical Systems | 51 | 4.4★ (118) | 25 mi |
| 31 | Carlson Heating & Air | 51 | 3.4★ (5) | In Truckee |
| 32 | Northern Nevada HVAC | 50 | 5.0★ (5) | 22 mi |
| 33 | Iron Mountain Heating and Air Conditioning LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (14) | 25 mi |
| 34 | Capital Control Systems | 49 | 3.5★ (15) | 25 mi |
| 35 | Resort Builders, Plumbing & Heating | 48 | 2.3★ (3) | In Truckee |
| 36 | Pinnacle Heating & Air Conditioning | 48 | 3.9★ (12) | 24 mi |
| 37 | Fluid Dynamics LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (6) | 25 mi |
| 38 | Wiley's Plumbing & Heating | 46 | 4.2★ (66) | 24 mi |
| 39 | Lucas plumbing and heating | 45 | 4.1★ (13) | 22 mi |
| 40 | Buck's Plumbing & Heating | 44 | 4.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 41 | Precision Plumbing | 42 | 4.5★ (16) | 25 mi |
| 42 | Simerson | 42 | 4.1★ (21) | 25 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A Degree Above Heating & Air | 5.0★ (1) | In Truckee |
| B & B Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Truckee |
| Bender Engineering | 2.5★ (2) | In Truckee |
| Buffo's Refrigeration | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Clark Plumbing Heating Air | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Dependable Heating | 5.0★ (1) | In Truckee |
| DeVille Plumbing and Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Elevated Heating & Air | 15 mi | |
| Heating & Air | 1.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Horizon HVAC Mechanical, LLC | 21 mi | |
| Incline Plumbing & Heating | 14 mi | |
| Kolp Plumbing & Hydronic Heating | In Truckee | |
| Maxwell Mechanical LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Mighty Mike Plumbing | 4.9★ (128) | In Truckee |
| Mountain Ridge Plumbing and HVAC | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Pro H2O Heating & Plumbing | In Truckee | |
| R & S Plumbing & Heating | 3.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Reno Tahoe Heating and Air Conditioning LLC | 24 mi | |
| Sears Heating and Air Conditioning | 4.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Truckee Handyman Hero | 5.0★ (12) | In Truckee |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Truckee. 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 42 Truckee 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 Truckee 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 |