120 AC Repair Contractors in Orange, CA

4.9 avg rating
14,575 total reviews8 offer 24/7 service
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Top-Rated AC Repair Contractors in Orange

#1

Biard & Crockett Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning

4.9(1,814 reviews)
24/7 Highly Rated

All three sampled reviewers gave 5-star ratings, with two specifically naming technicians (James, Tom, James Athens, Brett Athens) who handled their calls. One…

320 E Katella Ave Suite P, Orange, CA 92867
#2

Do It Right Plumbers

4.8(2,003 reviews)
24/7 Highly Rated

Five-star ratings dominate the review portfolio, with three of four featured reviewers awarding perfect scores. Technicians Joe, Joe O., Eddy, and Nicole…

2284 Glassell St, Orange, CA 92865
#3

Service Hero Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical

4.8(1,852 reviews)
24/7 Highly Rated

Across available reviews, customers repeatedly mention fast response times, with multiple reviewers praising same-day or next-morning arrivals for urgent…

740 N Hariton St, Orange, CA 92868

All AC Repair Contractors (120 total)

Moffett Plumbing & Air

4.9(1,338)
Highly Rated

Fourteen percent of reviewers (184 of 1,319) mention specific technician names, most frequently Brian Rowles.…

1863 N Neville St, Orange, CA 92865

We Care Plumbing, Heating and Air

4.8(1,510)
24/7 Highly Rated

Of 1,511 reviews, the overwhelming majority award five stars, with technicians Matthew, Christian, and Shane…

1144 W Shelley Ct, Orange, CA 92868

Service Lion Plumbing Heating Air Electric

4.7(1,280)
24/7

All five featured reviewers awarded 5-star ratings, with each customer specifically naming the technician who…

521 W Briardale Ave, Orange, CA 92865

Orange Coast Plumbing

5.0(498)
Highly Rated

All 8 sampled reviewers award 5 stars, with 3 specifically mentioning same-day or next-day arrival during…

Orange Coast Plumbing

5.0(466)
24/7 Highly Rated

All 8 sampled reviewers gave 5-star ratings, with multiple customers specifically naming technicians Danny…

827 W Westway Ave, Orange, CA 92865

Orange Coast Plumbing

5.0(456)
Highly Rated

All eight sampled reviewers awarded 5 stars, with four specifically mentioning same-day or rapid emergency…

AC Cool, Inc.

5.0(395)
Highly Rated

Every reviewer awarded 5 stars, with 395 client ratings generating a perfect 5.0 average. Multiple reviewers…

Midas

4.8(376)
Highly Rated

Of 376 reviews, every sampled reviewer awarded 5 stars, with satisfaction anchored in three recurring themes:…

1922 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92867

JC Refrigeration Heating and Air

5.0(249)
Highly Rated

Seven of eight recent reviewers mention same-day or next-day service, with technicians arriving within 30…

674 S Esplanade St, Orange, CA 92869

Pioneer Repair INC

4.9(267)
Highly Rated

Fourteen reviewers specifically mention same-day or next-day service, with nine noting rapid response during…

Most Valuable Plumber

4.9(233)
24/7 Highly Rated

230 reviews yield a 4.9-star average, with every sampled review awarding 5 stars. Technicians named across…

171 S Anita Dr Suite 215, Orange, CA 92868

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning

5.0(175)
24/7 Highly Rated

All 171 reviews award five stars, with clients specifically naming Jeff, Ian and Kalani as technicians who…

1350 W Collins Ave Suite M, Orange, CA 92867

Rand Aire Mechanical Contractors Inc

5.0(172)
Highly Rated

All 171 reviews award 5 stars, with customers frequently praising owner Randy Miller's direct involvement,…

644 N Poplar St unit p, Orange, CA 92868

Auto Pros OC

4.7(195)

Every one of the 8 highlighted reviews awards 5 stars, creating a unanimous positive record. Six reviewers…

816 N Main St, Orange, CA 92868

Husky Air

4.6(176)

Among 176 reviews contributing to the 4.6-star average, negative feedback centers on diagnostic accuracy and…

Advanced Home Energy Solutions

4.7(147)

147 reviewers consistently praise technician professionalism and product quality. Several customers mention…

1442 E Lincoln Ave #348, Orange, CA 92865

Omni Air HVAC

4.8(127)
Highly Rated

127 reviewers award Omni Air HVAC an exceptional 4.8 average rating, with customers repeatedly praising…

613 N Poplar St, Orange, CA 92868

Star Air Kontrol

4.9(108)
Highly Rated

All 106 reviewers awarded 5 stars, with customers specifically naming Todd as a helpful technician. Multiple…

438 W Taft Ave, Orange, CA 92865

Cool Air Technologies Heating & Air

5.0(98)

97 reviews with a perfect 5.0-star average reflect consistent praise for diagnostic accuracy and honest…

Honorable Air

4.9(105)
Highly Rated

All 102 reviewers awarded 5 stars, with 4 customers specifically noting same-day or next-day service…

Local HVAC Expert Services

5.0(85)

All eight visible reviewers awarded 5 stars, with three specifically praising same-day service response…

Spectrum Appliance Repair

4.9(92)

Eight customer reviews all award five stars, with four explicitly praising same-day or prompt service as a…

4241 E Charter Oak Dr, Orange, CA 92869

Duncan Auto Services

4.9(90)

Ninety reviews yield a consistent pattern: customers repeatedly use the word "honest" unprompted, with Brian…

2172 N Batavia St, Orange, CA 92865

HVAC Alliance Expert

5.0(78)

All 80 reviews carry 5-star ratings, with customers frequently praising same-day emergency response during…

Mighty Ducts Heating & Cooling

5.0(65)

All 65 reviews award 5 stars, with customers frequently citing the honesty and skill of technicians Andreas…

2075 N Shaffer St, Orange, CA 92865

AC Repair

5.0(63)

All eight sampled reviewers award 5 stars, with multiple customers specifically mentioning the same-day…

HVAC Alliance Expert

5.0(62)

All nine detailed reviews award 5 stars, with multiple reviewers specifically mentioning same-day service and…

AC Repair Costs in Orange

Typical repair costs for Orange homeowners, by problem type.

ServiceLowAverageHigh
Diagnostic / service call
Usually credited toward repair
$71$114$190
Refrigerant recharge (R-410A)
$143$333$665
Capacitor replacement
$114$238$428
Fan motor replacement
$238$428$665
Compressor replacement
$760$1,710$2,660
Evaporator coil repair
$380$855$1,425
Labor (hourly rate)
Per hour during business hours
$71$105$143

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

AC Repair in Orange, CA: What to Expect

Orange sits in the Los Angeles metro’s mild Mediterranean climate, with summers averaging near 84°F and winter lows around 48°F, while inland heat and Santa Ana winds can push demand sharply higher. That variability drives steady ac-repair Orange work—about 80 contractors serve the area, averaging a 4.5 rating across 13,622 reviews, and 22 offer 24/7 emergency response for peak heat events.

Detailed top-cost item breakdowns weren’t provided, but homeowners should expect pricing to reflect parts, labor, and emergency dispatch fees; replacement of compressors or major components typically raises bills significantly. California requires HVAC contractors to carry the C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning license from the Contractors State License Board, so verify licensing and insurance before accepting written estimates or scheduling repairs.

Customer highlight entries were not supplied, so look instead for patterns in reviews: prompt arrival times, clear diagnostic reports, transparent estimates, and follow-up warranties tend to recur in higher-rated firms. Prioritize technicians who communicate expected timelines and provide itemized invoices; for after-hours needed during heat spikes, confirm 24/7 availability and any surcharge up front.

Frequently Asked Questions

AC repair in Orange typically costs $71-$2,660 depending on the problem. Diagnostic calls run around $75-$200, refrigerant recharges $150-$700, capacitor replacement $120-$450, and compressor replacement $800-$2,800. Most contractors apply the diagnostic fee toward the final repair cost if you proceed.

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