Licensed HVAC Contractors in Vista, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor
- 38licensed HVAC contractors
- 35active (Clear)
- 7.9%with a suspension
- 0%workers' comp exempt
- 8.9 yrsmedian time licensed
- 68.4%corp / LLC / partnership (31.6% sole owner)
- 4new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
Vista is home to 38 HVAC contractors in CSLB's license file, ranking #6 of 14 San Diego County cities for this trade. 92.1% are Clear.
About 0% report a workers' comp exemption, roughly the statewide norm for HVAC contractors. The share with a suspension, 7.9%, is 2.9 points higher than the San Diego County rate for the same license (5%).
4 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 50% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 8.9 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 Vista
- Open the HVAC contractor's profile from the table below (or search Vista listings by name). Check that C-20 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-20 covers.
- Confirm it live with CSLB's Instant License Check. Statuses change between our weekly refreshes, especially workers' comp and bond suspensions.
- Get the bid and contract in writing with the license number on it. If the job tops $1,000 in labor and materials, a licensed HVAC contractor is required by law. See the $1,000 rule.
All 38 HVAC contractors in Vista
Vista 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.
| Business name | License # | Status | Years | Workers' comp | Bond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Commercial Systems INC | 449671 | Clear | 42 | Insured | On file |
| Anderson Wayne L Construction | 466961 | Clear | 41 | Insured | On file |
| Davis Mechanical Systems | 584824 | Clear | 36 | Insured | On file |
| Mayer Mechanical | 650823 | Clear | 34 | Insured | On file |
| Triwest Heating & Air | 735883 | Clear | 29 | Insured | On file |
| Hammer Mechanical INC | 810016 | Clear | 24 | Insured | On file |
| Coastal Comfort | 827586 | Clear | 23 | Insured | On file |
| Easy Air Systems | 840166 | Clear | 22 | Insured | On file |
| Bertalot John R | 845112 | Clear | 22 | Insured | On file |
| Integrity Built INC | 856047 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| J D S Plumbing & Mechanical | 895798 | Clear | 19 | Insured | On file |
| Southern Cal Plumbing | 911014 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Macleod Brenton Heating & Air | 980151 | Clear | 13 | Insured | On file |
| Facilities Mechanical Contractors INC | 984523 | Clear | 13 | Insured | On file |
| Extreme A/C INC | 1012713 | Clear | 10 | Insured | On file |
| Sanchez HVAC INC | 1013537 | Clear | 10 | Insured | On file |
| Sea Breeze Heating and Air | 1020083 | Clear | 10 | Insured | On file |
| Van Wyhe Heating and AC | 1050102 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| Mini Split Express | 1051393 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| Cali Breeze Heating and Air Conditioning | 1052980 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| Southcoast Heating & Air Conditioning LP | 1052849 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| West Point Heating and Cooling | 1057702 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| Airmerica Air Conditioning & Heating INC | 1064129 | Clear | 6 | Insured | On file |
| Ocean Pacific Mechanical Heating and Air | 1065367 | Clear | 6 | Insured | On file |
| Prestigious Heating & Air Conditioning LLC | 1066880 | Clear | 6 | Insured | On file |
| Zlm Mechanical INC | 1067769 | Clear | 6 | Insured | On file |
| Pr Wave Mechanical Contractors | 1089024 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| Provision Heating & Air Conditioning CO | 1125408 | Clear | 2 | Insured | On file |
| Acman Quality HVAC INC | 1128700 | Clear | 2 | Insured | On file |
| Watson Plumbing & Heating LLC | 1139712 | Clear | 1 | Insured | On file |
| Rm Heating and Air | 1145479 | Clear | 1 | Insured | On file |
| Cheetah Plumbing LLC | 1147959 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| Get Air HVAC Solutions INC | 1150719 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| Air Temperature Control HVAC INC | 1154982 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| Evercool Heating & Air | 1161379 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| West-C P M INC | 550277 | Susp: workers' compensation | 37 | None | On file |
| Jones Plumbing Service INC | 986918 | Susp: contractor's bond | 13 | Insured | On file |
| Murphy Heating and Air Conditioning LLC | 1110511 | Susp: workers' compensation | 3 | 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 Vista?
CSLB's current public file lists 38 HVAC contractors with a Vista mailing address. 35 have a Clear status, and 84.2% 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?
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). Any job of $1,000 or more in labor and materials needs a licensed contractor. Read our guide to the $1,000 rule.
How do I check a HVAC contractor's workers' comp?
Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Vista HVAC contractors, 0% are exempt (no employees), 94.7% insured and 5.3% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).
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Guides
- C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor: what the license covers
- What "Suspended: workers' compensation" means
- What "Suspended: contractor's bond" means
- Licensed contractors in San Diego County
- All licensed contractors in Vista
- How to check a contractor license in California