97 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Tulare: Comfort Now Air, Plumbing, & Heating, CR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 873 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Air Zone Heating and Cooling, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 97.
Most-reviewed: Lee's Air, Plumbing, Heating, & Roofing, 814 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 97 ranked after Comfort Now Air, Plumbing, & Heating; ranked #3.
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97 Tulare HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 48 open Saturdays and 32 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 97 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comfort Now Air, Plumbing, & Heating | 65 | 4.8★ (873) | Visalia, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Air Zone Heating and Cooling, Inc. | 63 | 5.0★ (50) | Tulare | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Lee's Air, Plumbing, Heating, & Roofing | 62 | 4.8★ (814) | Visalia, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Kingdom Cooling Heating and Air Conditioning Service Incorporated | 61 | 5.0★ (30) | Tulare | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Visalia Heating And Cooling Services | 61 | 5.0★ (24) | Tulare | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Fahrenheit Heating and Cooling Inc. | 61 | 4.7★ (66) | Tulare | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Monarch Air Conditioning, Heating & Electrical - Visalia | 60 | 4.4★ (214) | Visalia, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Northwind Heating and Air, Inc. | 60 | 4.8★ (274) | Tulare | — | — |
| 9 | Ramirez HVAC Services | 60 | 4.8★ (112) | Visalia, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Shaw's Home Comfort | 59 | 4.8★ (98) | Visalia, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 873 Google reviews, the most in Tulare.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tulare
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 814 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tulare
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tulare
Ranked #5 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 Tulare
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 214 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tulare
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 274 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 9 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 10 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 614 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tulare
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 288 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 9 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tulare
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 18 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Porterville, 23 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tulare
Ranked #18 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 Tulare
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Exeter, 8 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Porterville, 21 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 9 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tulare
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Tulare
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 5 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 54 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 #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 97 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Smart Heating and Cooling Inc | In Tulare | |
| Airworx Air Conditioning & Heating | 5 mi | |
| BMI Mechanical Inc | In Tulare | |
| Central Valley Refrigeration Inc. | 3.8★ (18) | In Tulare |
| Dan's Air Conditioning & Heating | 4.4★ (28) | 9 mi |
| Dupree’s Air Conditioning & Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Fernandez Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Hal Crumly Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Handley's Air Conditioning & Heating | 5.0★ (5) | 9 mi |
| Hanford Refrigeration Co | 4.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| HVAC Service Irvine | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| JC Comfort Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Nash Refrigeration | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Noga's Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. | 4.8★ (68) | 18 mi |
| Second Chance Services | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Second Chance Services & HVAC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Valley Aire Refrigeration | In Tulare | |
| Valu Plumbing & Heating | In Tulare | |
| Valu Plumbing & Heating | 3.7★ (3) | 9 mi |
| West Coast Air | 5.0★ (4) | 9 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Tulare. 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 97 Tulare 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 Tulare 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 |