Best HVAC companies in Vancouver, WA
The highest-scoring HVAC company in and near Vancouver is Central Air Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (score 94, 5.0 stars from 1,981 Google reviews). 81 companies meet the 5 Star standard within about 16 miles; the top 30 are ranked below.
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Central Air Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
Central Air Heating, Cooling & Plumbing provides residential HVAC and plumbing services in Portland and surrounding Oregon communities. The locally owned and operated company has served homeowners since 2001. Its tech…
Financing availableEmergency service94SCORE - 2
Area Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Area Heating & Cooling, Inc. provides residential and light commercial heating and cooling services in Southwest Washington and the Portland Metro area. Family owned and operated, the company has served the region sin…
90SCORE - 3
Sky Heating, AC, Plumbing & Electrical
Sky Heating, AC, Plumbing & Electrical has served Portland and communities across Oregon since 1979. The company provides heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical work for homeowners, with licensed technicians avail…
Financing availableEmergency service88SCORE - 4
Better Air Northwest
Better Air Northwest provides residential, commercial, and industrial HVAC system cleaning in the greater Portland and Vancouver areas. Founded in 2009, the locally owned, family owned, and woman minority owned compan…
88SCORE - 5
Sunset Heating & Cooling
Sunset Heating & Cooling provides heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical services in Portland and Dallas, Oregon. The company states that it has served the community since 1922 and is licensed, bonded, and insured…
InsuredBondedFamily-ownedFree estimates86SCORE - 6
Cornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
Cornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning provides plumbing and HVAC service across the Portland metro area. Its plumbing work includes drain and sewer cleaning, pipe repair, repiping, water leak detection, sewer…
Financing availableEmergency service83SCORE - 7
Efficiency Heating & Cooling
Efficiency Heating & Cooling is a family-owned HVAC company serving the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area since 2008. Licensed in Oregon under CCB #187834, bonded, and insured, the company installs, repairs, and main…
InsuredBondedFamily-ownedFree estimates83SCORE - 881SCORE
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Mt. Hood Ductless
Mt. Hood Ductless installs, repairs, and maintains heat pump and ductless heating and cooling systems for homes and businesses in Oregon. Its site describes single-zone, multi-room, and whole-house ductless options, a…
Financing availableEmergency service81SCORE - 1180SCORE
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Compare the top 10
| # | Company | Score | Google rating | Reviews | Years | Based in |
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| 1 | Central Air Heating, Cooling & Plumbing | 94 | 5.0 | 1,981 | 25 | Portland |
| 2 | Area Heating & Cooling, Inc. | 90 | 4.9 | 3,209 | 51 | Vancouver |
| 3 | Sky Heating, AC, Plumbing & Electrical | 88 | 4.9 | 1,357 | 47 | Gresham |
| 4 | Better Air Northwest | 88 | 5.0 | 603 | 17 | Portland |
| 5 | Sunset Heating & Cooling | 86 | 4.8 | 6,590 | 104 | Portland |
| 6 | Cornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning | 83 | 4.9 | 3,186 | – | Portland |
| 7 | Efficiency Heating & Cooling | 83 | 4.9 | 496 | 18 | Portland |
| 8 | Apollo Plumbing, Heating, AC & Electric | 81 | 4.9 | 2,013 | – | Beaverton |
| 9 | Sun Glow Inc. Portland | 81 | 4.9 | 1,603 | – | Portland |
| 10 | Mt. Hood Ductless | 81 | 5.0 | 417 | – | Milwaukie |
Before You Call: Checking a Vancouver HVAC Company Across the Oregon Line
Vancouver sits across the Columbia River from Portland, and the cards and table above include companies with Vancouver listed and companies with Oregon cities listed. A listed city tells you where a business reports itself. It does not tell you which Washington addresses and which kinds of jobs that business will take. We put this short checklist together so you can close that gap with a few questions and one official lookup before you book a visit. Our source review for this section was completed on October 22, 2026.
Listed City Is Not a Confirmed Service Area
The table shows the city each business lists with us. We treat that as a starting point for your search, not as a promise about where a crew will drive. An Oregon address does not rule a company out of Washington work, and a Vancouver address does not guarantee coverage of your street or your type of job. The only way to know is to ask the business directly about your situation.
- Give the business your exact Washington job area, such as the city or ZIP code, and ask them to confirm they serve it.
- Name the work type up front: repair, replacement, new installation, or maintenance. Some businesses take one and not another.
- Ask for the answer in an email or text so you have it in writing when you compare.
Ask for a Washington Registration Identifier and Look It Up
Washington's Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) runs a public lookup called Verify. It can show a contractor's registration status along with bond and insurance records, and you can search by contractor license number, UBI number, or business name. Ask the company for its Washington registration identifier, then search for it yourself and check that the business name and details match what the company gave you. Write down the date you checked, because records change. L&I states that the database updates on weekdays by 5 a.m. Pacific, except state holidays, and it also warns that information may be incorrect or not current. Treat the result as the best official snapshot available, not as a live feed. If anything does not match or you still have questions, contact L&I.
- Ask: "What is your Washington registration identifier, and does the name on it match the name on your estimate?"
- Search L&I Verify using that identifier, then compare the business name and other details to what you were given.
- Record the date of your lookup next to each company you are considering.
- If a record is missing, unclear, or does not match, contact L&I before you sign anything.
What the 5 Star Score Does and Does Not Cover
Our methodology page explains that the 5 Star Score draws on review signals, years in business, and a bonus for license verification. License coverage outside Texas is still being added, so a high score is not proof that a company holds Washington registration. Keep the two questions separate. The score helps you see which businesses have a track record with customers. L&I Verify, and the company's own answers, tell you about registration and where it works. Nothing in this section means we checked any company listed on this page for registration, insurance, or service area.
- Use the score to decide whom to contact first, not to skip the registration lookup.
- Read our methodology page if you want to see how each part of the score is built.
Compare Written Scope and Warranty Once the Basics Check Out
After a company confirms your area and its registration details match, ask each one for a written, itemized estimate. ENERGY STAR advises comparing warranties along with the work described, and that comparison is easier when every estimate lists the same things. Lay the estimates side by side and look at what each one includes, what it leaves out, and what protection comes with the work. For a repair-specific walkthrough, use the quote guidance on our other pages rather than repeating it here.
- Check that each estimate names the equipment, labor, and any permit or disposal work it covers.
- Ask what the warranty covers, how long it lasts, and who handles a claim, then compare the answers in writing.
- Ask each company to explain any line item you do not understand before you accept.
A few minutes of checking can save you from a mismatch you would otherwise find out about after a visit. Confirm the service area, look up the registration identifier in L&I Verify, note the date, and compare written scope and warranty. If you spot something on this page that looks wrong or out of date, tell us through our contact page and we will review it.
Sources reviewed October 22, 2026: 5 Star Home Service Pros methodology · Washington L&I: Verify a contractor, tradesperson or business · Washington L&I Verify lookup · ENERGY STAR: 10 tips for hiring a heating and cooling contractor · Contact us to report a correction
HVAC companies in Vancouver: quick answers
Who is the highest-rated HVAC company in Vancouver, WA?
Central Air Heating, Cooling & Plumbing has the highest 5 Star Score among HVAC companies in and near Vancouver: 94 out of 100, with a 5.0 star Google rating from 1,981 reviews.
How many 5 Star HVAC companies serve Vancouver?
81 HVAC companies meet our standard within about 16 miles of Vancouver: at least a 4.5 star rating, 20 or more reviews and a score of 60 or higher. The top 30 have 43,184 Google reviews between them, averaging 4.91 stars.
How are these HVAC companies ranked?
By 5 Star Score: rating quality adjusted for review count (45 points), review volume (25), review recency (15), years in business (10) and license verification (5). Businesses cannot pay to change their score.
HVAC companies near Vancouver
- Portland, OR (101)
- Gresham, OR (88)
- Milwaukie, OR (93)
- Beaverton, OR (81)
- Lake Oswego, OR (82)
- Tigard, OR (73)
- Oregon City, OR (77)
Other pros in Vancouver
- Plumbers (62)
- Electricians (52)
- Roofers (57)
- Garage door companies (32)
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Ratings and review counts come from each company's public Google listing and are re-checked monthly. 5 Star Home Service Pros is independent; companies cannot pay for placement.