10 HVAC Repair Contractors in Tulare, CA

4.2 avg rating
404 total reviews3 offer 24/7 service

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Top-Rated HVAC Repair Contractors in Tulare

#1

Polar Bear’s Arctic Air & Heating

4.9(118 reviews)
24/7 Highly Rated

All seven reviewers across the dataset awarded 5-star ratings, with emergency same-day service mentioned explicitly by three clients facing broken A/C during…

1969 E Sandalwood Ave, Tulare, CA 93274
#2

Air Zone Heating and Cooling, Inc.

5.0(51 reviews)
24/7

All 51 reviews award perfect 5-star ratings, with customers consistently praising response times under 60 minutes, transparent pricing compared to competitor…

26154 Rd 118, Tulare, CA 93274
#3

Guardian Air

5.0(48 reviews)

All 48 client reviews award 5 stars, with Omar, Jorge, and George named across multiple testimonials for diagnostic clarity, on-time arrival, and workmanship…

131 E Kern Ave, Tulare, CA 93274

All HVAC Repair Contractors (10 total)

Central Heating & Cooling, Inc

4.2(64)

Four reviews naming specific technicians consistently praise the team's responsiveness and transparent…

1648 W Tulare Ave, Tulare, CA 93274

Wyllie’s Heating & Air Conditioning

5.0(24)

Every one of the 24 client reviews awards a 5-star rating, a perfect score that reflects consistent service…

1255 N Cherry St #284, Tulare, CA 93274

Hodson's Heating & Air Conditioning

5.0(20)
1143 Security Ct, Tulare, CA 93274

Starace Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning

3.7(47)

Six of seven detailed reviews award 5 stars, with technicians Andrew, Keith, and Keith Russell Jr.…

2144 E Pacific Ave, Tulare, CA 93274

De Ochoa Heating and Air Conditioning

5.0(14)

All 14 reviewers awarded 5 stars, with Ruben and Carlos named as the skilled technicians who diagnosed…

1826 W Tulare Ave, Tulare, CA 93274

Central Valley Refrigeration Inc.

3.8(18)

5 of 8 reviewers awarded 5 stars, praising Jay's technical knowledge and same-day service, particularly for…

1145 E Batavia Ct, Tulare, CA 93274

Valley Aire & Refrigeration

0.0
24/7
1809 S Irwin St, Tulare, CA 93274

HVAC Repair Costs in Tulare

Typical heating and cooling repair costs in Tulare, by component.

ServiceLowAverageHigh
Diagnostic / service call
$77$124$206
Thermostat replacement
$155$283$515
Blower motor replacement
$412$670$1,133
Heat exchanger replacement
$1,545$2,266$3,605
Ignitor replacement (gas furnace)
$155$258$412
Control board replacement
$309$567$927
Full system repair (major)
Multi-component failure
$515$1,236$3,090

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

HVAC Repair in Tulare, CA: What to Expect

Tulare’s summers mirror conditions in nearby Visalia: prolonged, dry heat with triple-digit highs that routinely top 100°F for weeks. That climate turns air conditioning from convenience into necessity and keeps local demand high for emergency and seasonal service. About 10 contractors serve the area, averaging a 4.2 rating across 404 reviews, and three offer 24/7 support for urgent hvac-repair Tulare needs.

Published cost details from this data set for specific top-cost items weren’t provided, but homeowners should expect prices to reflect major component work—compressor replacement, condenser swaps, refrigerant recharge, and duct repairs tend to be the most expensive. California law requires technicians to hold a C-20 license from the CSLB, so verify that credential; licensed contractors factor regulatory compliance and warranty protections into their estimates and timelines.

No individual customer highlights were included in the material, so look instead for consistent patterns in reviews: timely arrival, clear pricing, and post-service follow-up are common positive signals. Given the intensity of the local heat, prioritize contractors who document diagnostics and offer preventative maintenance plans to reduce the risk of mid-summer failures.

Frequently Asked Questions

HVAC repairs in Tulare range from $77-$3,605 depending on the component. Thermostat replacement runs $150-$500, blower motor $400-$1,100, ignitor $150-$400, and heat exchanger replacement $1,500-$3,500. Diagnostic fees of $75-$200 are typically credited toward the repair if you proceed.