34 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Vandenberg Village: Reliable Heating and Air Conditioning Service, CR Score 58/100; 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cal-Coast Refrigeration Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 34.
Most-reviewed: Jerry's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, 723 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 34 ranked; ranked #2.
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34 Vandenberg Village HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 34 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reliable Heating and Air Conditioning Service | 58 | 4.6★ (10) | Lompoc, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Jerry's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning | 57 | 4.8★ (723) | Santa Maria, 17 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Cal-Coast Refrigeration Inc | 56 | 4.3★ (18) | Santa Maria, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Edward & Son Air Duct Solutions | 56 | 4.9★ (7) | Lompoc, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Reliable HVAC Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (37) | Lompoc, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Homepatible | 56 | 5.0★ (20) | Orcutt, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Efficient HVAC Lompoc Team | 55 | 5.0★ (11) | Lompoc, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Allstar Heating & Air Conditioning | 55 | 4.8★ (116) | Buellton, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Alpine Refrigeration Heating & AC | 55 | 4.7★ (13) | Nipomo, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | SMI HVAC Services | 54 | 5.0★ (39) | Santa Maria, 13 mi away | Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Vandenberg Village
Based in Lompoc, 5 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 17 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 723 Google reviews, the most in Vandenberg Village.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 15 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lompoc, 5 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lompoc, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orcutt, 16 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lompoc, 4 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buellton, 17 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nipomo, 21 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lompoc, 1 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lompoc, 5 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lompoc, 18 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 15 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nipomo, 22 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 17 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 22 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 19 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buellton, 17 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orcutt, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 17 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lompoc, 4 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orcutt, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 15 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nipomo, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 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 #34, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Organ & Sons Mechanical, Inc | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | 15 mi |
| 27 | Central Heating & Sheet Metal | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 17 mi |
| 28 | Mesa Air Group | 50 | 4.4★ (5) | 25 mi |
| 29 | Affordable Heating and Cooling | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | 17 mi |
| 30 | Curt Lanini Plumbing & Heating | 49 | 4.7★ (7) | 17 mi |
| 31 | Phoenix Plumbing Heating and Air | 46 | 3.0★ (23) | 16 mi |
| 32 | Curtis & son Plumbing & Heating | 46 | 4.6★ (9) | 17 mi |
| 33 | Estes Plumbing & Heating | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 16 mi |
| 34 | United Refrigeration Inc | 44 | 5.0★ (8) | 14 mi |
15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Heating, Air, & Fireplace’s LLC | 21 mi | |
| AHR Mechanical Inc. | 18 mi | |
| Airway Heating & Air | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Atlas Air HVAC | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Azteca Enterprise, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | In Vandenberg Village |
| Cen-Cal Mechanical, Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| CJ Max Corporation | 5 mi | |
| Dahl Air Conditioning, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Elite Heat and Air Conditioning | 5 mi | |
| Flynns Heating And Air | 17 mi | |
| Heating & Air | 16 mi | |
| Local AC Solvang | 21 mi | |
| Sears Heating and Air Conditioning | 17 mi | |
| W G Steele CA Lic#680802 | 4 mi | |
| Young Air | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Vandenberg Village. 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 34 Vandenberg Village 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 Vandenberg Village 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 |