29 AC Replacement Contractors in Huntington Beach, CA

3.7 avg rating
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Top-Rated AC Replacement Contractors in Huntington Beach

#1

Doctor J Automotive

4.9(719 reviews)
Highly Rated

Five-star reviews dominate the profile with 719 ratings. Honesty comes up in three or four independent mentions, with customers specifically noting they were…

7282 Autopark Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
#2

Orange Coast Plumbing

4.9(436 reviews)
24/7 Highly Rated

Technician expertise dominates reviewer feedback, with Ken, Kenny Maynard, Nolan, Isaac, Mike, and Johnathan all named for specific successes including…

21162 Banff Ln, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
#3

Wish Granted Plumbing

5.0(339 reviews)
24/7 Highly Rated

Every single reviewer awarded 5 stars, producing a 5.0 average across 339 reviews. Technicians Arthur Rambo and Chris are named most frequently, appearing in…

17011 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

All AC Replacement Contractors (29 total)

Midas

4.6(279)

All five sampled reviews award 5 stars, with customers consistently naming Michael Suarez, Manny, Calvin, or…

19301 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Beach Cities Auto Repair & AC

4.9(189)
Highly Rated

Of 189 customer reviews, every single one awards 5 stars, making this shop exceptionally consistent in…

17662 Metzler Ln Suite A, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Level Up Plumbing Inc.

4.7(188)

Positive reviews consistently praise rapid response times and clear communication, while negative feedback…

5362 Oceanus Dr B, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Trifecta Heating & Air Conditioning

4.9(104)
Highly Rated

Technicians Sean, John, Mauro, Shawn, and Anthony receive individual callouts across multiple five-star…

5842 McFadden Ave Ste G, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Geers Plumbing

4.3(96)

Five of six reviewers award 5 stars, with praise centering on technical knowledge and fair pricing rather…

222 Adams Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

JP Electrical Solutions

5.0(44)

Every reviewer awarded 5 stars, with 44 customers praising JP Electrical Solutions for reliability and…

7923 Warner Ave Unit I, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

1 Stop Complete Auto Care

4.9(43)

All 43 reviews award 5 stars, with customers repeatedly using the words honest, trustworthy, and quality…

7382 Talbert Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Great Bear Auto Center

4.2(72)

Of 72 reviewers, 1-star complaints center on perceived overpricing and dismissive customer service from a…

19751 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Onshore Mechanical

5.0(23)

Every one of the 23 reviewers awarded 5 stars, a rate that is rare among HVAC contractors with mixed…

7282 Murdy Cir, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Electricians Service Team

5.0(19)

All 8 reviews award 5 stars, with customers repeatedly citing precision, clean workspaces, and diagnostic…

7655 Park Forest Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Shawn Lambert HVAC

4.8(19)

Of 19 reviews, the majority praise Shawn's honest, non-salesy approach with 5-star ratings highlighting his…

7272 Saturn Dr unit c, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Seashore Plumbing

5.0(13)

Every one of the 13 reviews awards 5 stars, with Matt singled out by name across every testimonial. Customers…

8101 Constantine Dr unit 3, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

Southern California Energy Services Inc

4.6(13)

Ten of thirteen reviewers award 5 stars, with negative feedback limited to a single account of poor phone…

17709 Sampson Ln, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Murphy and Son's Plumbing

3.7(20)
24/7

Six reviewers shared detailed accounts of their experiences, with four mentioning slab leak detection or…

17151 Twain Ln, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Mobile Mechanic Huntington Beach

4.5(11)

All 11 reviewers awarded 5 stars, with four explicitly naming fair pricing as a standout feature alongside…

4832 Neely Cir Unit 3, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Omni Air HVAC

5.0(4)
24/7

All six reviewers awarded five stars, with recurring praise for same-day availability, free estimates, and…

412 Portland Cir, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

AMM Air Conditioning and Heating Inc

4.8(4)

Both reviewers awarded perfect 5-star ratings and specifically mentioned fair pricing. One highlighted…

19781 Ranger Ln, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

Clear PathDry Vent Exp

5.0(2)

Both reviewers awarded flawless 5-star ratings and highlighted different strengths: one emphasized the…

18302 State Rte 39, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

FreshFusion HVAC

5.0(2)
24/7

Both reviewers awarded 5 stars and documented rapid responses: one same-day heater repair and one pump…

19121 Brookhurst St, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

Klondike Air Conditioning & Heating

2.0(1)
20902 Brookhurst St #201, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

Boiler Tech Inc

0.0

With zero verified customer reviews currently listed, prospective clients have no peer-reviewed feedback to…

16462 Gothard St ste e, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Savannah Heating & Air

0.0
21661 Brookhurst St, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

HB Heating and Cooling Solution

0.0
24/7
201 Main St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Klondike Air Conditioning & Heating

0.0
17011 Beach Blvd #900, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Frostline AC Services

0.0
8961 Atlanta Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

ZeroDegree HVAC

0.0
7407 Slater Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

AC Replacement Costs in Huntington Beach

Replacement costs for aging systems in Huntington Beach. If repair cost exceeds 50% of replacement, replacement is usually more economical.

ServiceLowAverageHigh
Central AC (3-ton, basic)
$5,060$7,360$10,120
Central AC (4-ton, mid-efficiency)
$6,900$9,660$12,880
Central AC (5-ton, high-efficiency)
$8,740$11,500$14,720
Full HVAC system (AC + furnace)
$10,663$12,356$12,972
Plus ductwork replacement
If existing ducts are aged/leaking
$1,932$2,760$3,680
Repair cost threshold50% rule: if repair > 50% of replacement, replace

Prices reflect Pacific coast metro averages compiled from published industry cost guides, contractor surveys, and regional labor data. Last updated: April 2026.

AC Replacement in Huntington Beach, CA: What to Expect

Huntington Beach sits inside a mild Mediterranean pocket of the Los Angeles metro, but variable inland heat and episodic Santa Ana winds push demand for cooling higher than the beachside temperatures suggest. That variability drives steady interest in ac-replacement Huntington Beach: 29 local contractors serve the area, averaging a 3.7 rating across 2,640 reviews, and six firms advertise 24/7 availability for urgent swaps.

Hard numbers for typical replacement costs were not provided in the dataset, so expect a wide range depending on unit size, efficiency rating, and ductwork needs; projects commonly span modest replacements to full system upgrades. California requires HVAC contractors to hold a C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Contractor license from the CSLB, so verify credentials and ask for itemized bids and equipment specifications before committing.

Customer highlights were not detailed in the supplied data, so look instead for patterns in reviews: responsiveness, warranty transparency, and clear diagnostic estimates stand out as repeat themes in well-rated jobs. Given the area's varied cooling demands, prioritize firms that document load calculations, offer emergency service options, and can show proof of C-20 licensing and local references.

Frequently Asked Questions

AC replacement in Huntington Beach runs $1,932-$14,720 depending on system size and efficiency. A 3-ton basic central AC costs $5,500-$11,000 installed, a 4-ton mid-efficiency system $7,500-$14,000, and a 5-ton high-efficiency unit $9,500-$16,000. Full HVAC replacement (AC + furnace combined) averages $11,590-$14,100.

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