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Licensed HVAC Contractors in Poway, California

Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor

  • 23licensed HVAC contractors
  • 20active (Clear)
  • 13%with a suspension
  • 0%workers' comp exempt
  • 16.5 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 65.2%corp / LLC / partnership (34.8% sole owner)
  • 0new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

Poway is home to 23 HVAC contractors in CSLB's license file, ranking #10 of 14 San Diego County cities for this trade. 87% are Clear.

The share with a suspension, 13%, is 8 points higher than the San Diego County rate for the same license (5%). About 0% report a workers' comp exemption, roughly the statewide norm for HVAC contractors.

0 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 69.6% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 16.5 years.

In California this work generally calls for the C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). See the C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor guide for what the license covers.

How to check a HVAC contractor's license in Poway

  1. Open the HVAC contractor's profile from the table below (or search Poway listings by name). Check that C-20 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-20 covers.
  2. Before any money changes hands, verify the license on CSLB's own lookup. Our data comes from CSLB's weekly file, so a very recent change may not show here yet.
  3. Ask for the pocket license and a photo ID and match the name to your contract. Work of $1,000 or more needs a license (the $1,000 rule), and a down payment can't exceed $1,000 or 10% (down payment rules).

All 23 HVAC contractors in Poway

Poway HVAC contractors sorted with Clear licenses first, then by years licensed. Badges reflect CSLB's file dated November 1, 2026, not a rating of anyone's work.

Licensed HVAC contractors in Poway
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Hi-Tech Air Heating and Cooling 414918 Clear 44 Insured On file
Cox Brian Mechanical INC 557383 Clear 37 Insured On file
Kite's Quality Heating & Air Service 715850 Clear 30 Insured On file
Dependable Plumbing 719678 Clear 30 Insured On file
Air Flohs 724414 Clear 30 Insured On file
AC Plus Construction 737166 Clear 29 Insured On file
Perfect Heating and Air 862233 Clear 21 Insured On file
T L Premier Construction INC 863024 Clear 21 Insured On file
California Heating & Air Conditioning 885562 Clear 20 Insured On file
Gvk Heating and Air INC 911659 Clear 18 Insured On file
Ggr Energy 947051 Clear 16 Insured On file
Hans Energy Systems 967367 Clear 15 Insured On file
Cool It Heat It INC 975400 Clear 14 Insured On file
Airight Cooling, Heating & Plumbing INC 976562 Clear 14 Insured On file
Frost Douglas 1024586 Clear 9 Insured On file
Xnergy 1027116 Clear 9 Insured On file
United Home Air 1054398 Clear 7 Insured On file
Atr Mechanical Solutions 1077498 Clear 5 Insured On file
Sdac Plumbing 1082490 Clear 5 Insured On file
Romey HVAC 1124568 Clear 2 Insured On file
All Weather Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning INC 763907 Susp: workers' compensation 27 None On file
Kong Mechanical INC 1018446 Susp: workers' compensation 10 None On file
Square One Mechanical 1125710 Susp: workers' compensation 2 None On file

Source: CSLB public data · Updated November 1, 2026 Status can change at any time. Verify on CSLB's Instant License Check.

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed HVAC contractors are in Poway?

CSLB's current public file lists 23 HVAC contractors with a Poway mailing address. 20 have a Clear status, and 78.3% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).

What license does a HVAC contractor need in California?

Look for C-20 on the license. 23 businesses in Poway hold it. Small jobs under $1,000 with no permit and no employees are exempt; everything else needs a license (details).

How do I check a HVAC contractor's workers' comp?

Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In Poway, 87% of HVAC contractors list a policy, 0% claim an exemption and 13% show no current coverage. Confirm the policy with CSLB's workers' comp search before work starts. How to check workers' comp.

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