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Best HVAC Contractors in West Carson, CA (2026)

1,391 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in West Carson: Carter Services, CR Score 94/100; 4.9★ from 1,990 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Drain Right Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,391.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning, 4,606 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 1,391 ranked; ranked #5.

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

1,391 West Carson HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 504 are open 24/7, 1,098 open Saturdays and 850 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 1,391 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in West Carson at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in West Carson at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Carter Services944.9★ (1,990)Torrance, 3 mi away24/7Overall
2Drain Right Services944.9★ (1,770)Gardena, 3 mi away24/7Emergencies
3American AC Heat Plumbing944.9★ (3,299)Hawthorne, 7 mi away24/7—
4Power Pro Plumbing Heating & Air944.8★ (2,576)Gardena, 3 mi away24/7—
5Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning924.9★ (4,606)Los Angeles, 16 mi away24/7Most reviews
6Adeedo Plumbing, Drains & Heating914.7★ (2,821)Los Angeles, 9 mi away24/7—
7Air Tech 24 Heating and Air Conditioning914.9★ (387)Torrance, 4 mi away24/7—
8Power Pro Plumbing Heating & Air914.9★ (1,582)Cerritos, 12 mi away24/7—
9Total Home Environmental HVAC914.8★ (416)Torrance, 2 mi away24/7—
10Absolute Airflow Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing914.8★ (4,319)Westminster, 16 mi away24/7—

The 1,391 best HVAC contractors in West Carson, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in West Carson

    #1 Carter Services

    Based in Torrance, 3 mi away

    94/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,990 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 1,990 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2807 Oregon Ct F3, Torrance, CA 90503
    View profile for Carter Services(310) 807-3426

  24. #24 Mega Clean Air

    Based in Santa Fe Springs, 16 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 223 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 223 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    16033 Valley View Ave, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
    View profile for Mega Clean Air(714) 696-9877

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 1,391 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in West Carson, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Manny's Heating & Air Conditioning884.9★ (183)12 mi
27Most Valuable Plumber885.0★ (27)1 mi
28Newness HVAC n Appliance Services885.0★ (160)14 mi
29JustinTime Plumbing Heating and Air884.9★ (1,328)25 mi
30George Harris Heating & Cooling885.0★ (34)4 mi
31HeX HVAC885.0★ (64)8 mi
32Extra Heating and Air of San Pedro885.0★ (44)6 mi
33Jensen Heating & Cooling885.0★ (44)6 mi
34Veteran Air884.9★ (1,091)25 mi
35Norris AC & Heat875.0★ (47)7 mi
36Boyle Heights Heating and Air875.0★ (51)2 mi
37HNZ♨️Heating and Air Conditioning875.0★ (125)9 mi
38Service Hero Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical874.8★ (1,840)25 mi
39Torrance Air Conditioning Experts874.9★ (37)4 mi
40Coast Plumbing, Heating & Air, Inc.874.9★ (596)22 mi
41LC Heating & Air Conditioning875.0★ (197)18 mi
42Precision USA Plumbing & Heating874.9★ (56)8 mi
43Kline AC Repair Services875.0★ (46)8 mi
44Aloha Air Conditioning and Heating875.0★ (30)6 mi
45Command Comfort875.0★ (301)22 mi
46The HVAC Guys875.0★ (35)7 mi
47AARD Mechanical Air Conditioning & Heating874.9★ (547)23 mi
48Service All-Stars Plumbing Heating and Air Comfort874.6★ (286)10 mi
49Southwest Heating & Air Conditioning874.8★ (326)17 mi
50Torrance Comfort Systems874.7★ (44)4 mi

Also serving West Carson

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.

Unranked HVAC contractors serving West Carson
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A1 Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning5.0★ (2)8 mi
Air Conditoining & Heating Helper5.0★ (2)9 mi
Allstar Heating & Air5.0★ (2)7 mi
Ambient Air5.0★ (2)8 mi
Bestline Plumbing3.0★ (2)4 mi
CARLSON HVAC LLC5.0★ (2)4 mi
Central AC Repair Long Beach5.0★ (2)9 mi
HOSS Air HVAC Electrical5.0★ (2)6 mi
Hunter Mechanical Services5.0★ (2)10 mi
Inaba Denko America5.0★ (2)2 mi
JNA Heating & Air Inc.5.0★ (2)2 mi
Just N Time Heating & Air Conditioning4.0★ (2)5 mi
MEGA AIR CO, INC4.5★ (2)7 mi
Mylestone Technologies5.0★ (2)9 mi
Pool Construction5.0★ (2)6 mi
Pure Eco Insulation5.0★ (2)9 mi
Red Apple Air Conditioning4.9★ (107)2 mi
So Cal Heating & Cooling Inc.5.0★ (2)2 mi
The West Coast Source, Inc.5.0★ (2)5 mi
West Hills Electric & HVAC, Inc5.0★ (2)2 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in West Carson?

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

How much do HVAC contractors cost in West Carson?
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 West Carson HVAC contractors

We scored 1,391 West Carson HVAC contractors on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 West Carson data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

HVAC contractors in West Carson: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in West Carson?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in West Carson, CA is Carter Services with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,990 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Drain Right Services (#2) and American AC Heat Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 1,391 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in West Carson?

ContractorsRanked ranks 1,391 HVAC contractors serving West Carson, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in West Carson are open 24/7?

504 ranked HVAC contractors in West Carson post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Carter Services (#1), Drain Right Services (#2) and American AC Heat Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in West Carson work on weekends?

1,098 of 1,391 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 850 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Carter Services (#1), Drain Right Services (#2) and American AC Heat Plumbing (#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 West Carson?

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

What Google rating do West Carson HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 1,391 rated HVAC contractors in West Carson is 4.9★, with a median of 18 reviews. Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning has the most, 4,606 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 West Carson?

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 West Carson

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,391 hvac contractors serving West Carson.
  2. October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.

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