18 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Willows: Bob's Air Repair, CR Score 90/100; 4.9★ from 830 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Willows Refrigeration, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 18.
Most-reviewed: Climate & Energy Solutions, 562 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 18 ranked after Bob's Air Repair; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
18 Willows HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 18 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob's Air Repair | 90 | 4.9★ (830) | Chico, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Willows Refrigeration | 86 | 5.0★ (10) | Willows | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Climate & Energy Solutions | 86 | 4.9★ (562) | Chico, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Keith's HVAC Services | 80 | 5.0★ (37) | Willows | — | — |
| 5 | Branden's Plumbing & Rooter Services | 79 | 4.8★ (64) | Chico, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Fire & Ice Heating & Air Conditioning | 78 | 4.4★ (27) | Colusa, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Air-Art Heating & Air Conditioning | 78 | 4.9★ (301) | Chico, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Heating & Air Conditioning | 76 | 5.0★ (7) | Durham, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Story Heating & Air | 75 | 4.7★ (31) | Chico, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Flores HVAC & Construction | 75 | 4.4★ (46) | Durham, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
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.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 830 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (830).
Based in Willows
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Chico, 24 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 562 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Willows
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Chico, 18 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 64 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Colusa, 24 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Chico, 23 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 301 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Durham, 25 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Chico, 25 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Durham, 23 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based in Chico, 23 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Redding, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Chico, 24 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 26 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based in Chico, 25 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Chico, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Chico, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Chico, 24 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Chico, 25 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
16 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 Rite Heating & Air | 15 mi | |
| Air Rite Heating & Air Conditioning | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Air-Con Air Duct Service | 16 mi | |
| Air-Con Energy Systems | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Alton Air Duct Service | 24 mi | |
| Ashcraft Air Conditioning Co | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Climate Duct Solutions | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Greg's Heating & AC Inc. | 16 mi | |
| Home Air & Chimney Service | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| HVAC - Chico | Plumbing Repairs - Chico | 24/7 Plumbers of Chico, CA | 24 mi | |
| Integrity Heating, Air & Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Lugenbell Mechanical Services | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Morehouse Air Conditioning | 15 mi | |
| Norman S. Wright Mechanical Equipment | 24 mi | |
| North State Air Conditioning | In Willows | |
| Sinclair Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (1) | In Willows |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Willows. 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 18 Willows 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Willows data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |