This page lists five HVAC contractors in Encinitas, California, chosen by a published method from public Google Maps data checked on November 9, 2026.[1] 2 of the five have addresses inside the city limits.[2] Ratings and review counts are shown as published on Google; this wiki does not write or edit reviews.
Selection rule: Businesses needed a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from at least 25 reviews and a matching business category. Businesses with addresses inside the Encinitas city boundary are listed first, followed by businesses within 15 km of central Encinitas, because many trades serve the city from nearby business parks. Within each group they are ordered by a review-weighted score. Full details are in the methodology.
Listings
1. Air Climate Solutions
Heating and air-conditioning contractor based in Encinitas (Google category: HVAC contractor).
- Address
- 1717 Gascony Rd, Encinitas, CA
- Phone
- (619) 894-1886
- Website
- airclimatesolutions.com
- Google rating
- 5.0 from 81 reviews[1]
- Map
- Google Maps listing
2. United Plumbing Heating Air & Electric
Encinitas company offering HVAC, plumbing and electrical services.
- Address
- 212 3rd St, Encinitas, CA
- Phone
- (760) 205-6837
- Website
- localunitedservices.com
- Google rating
- 5.0 from 25 reviews[1]
- Map
- Google Maps listing
3. Sherlock Plumbing, Heating & Air
Carlsbad plumbing, heating and air-conditioning service company.
- Address
- 3282 Grey Hawk Ct, Carlsbad, CA
- Serves Encinitas from
- Carlsbad (within 15 km of central Encinitas)[3]
- Phone
- (760) 206-8006
- Website
- sherlockair.com
- Google rating
- 4.9 from 4,386 reviews[1]
- Map
- Google Maps listing
4. Veterans Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical
Carlsbad heating, air-conditioning, plumbing and electrical contractor.
- Address
- 5900 La Place Ct Suite 143, Carlsbad, CA
- Serves Encinitas from
- Carlsbad (within 15 km of central Encinitas)[3]
- Phone
- (760) 501-8381
- Website
- veteransheatingandcooling.com
- Google rating
- 4.9 from 896 reviews[1]
- Map
- Google Maps listing
5. Tytum HVAC
HVAC, plumbing and electrical contractor based in Rancho Santa Fe; says it has more than 20 years in the trade.
- Address
- 16950 Via De Santa Fe, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
- Serves Encinitas from
- Rancho Santa Fe (within 15 km of central Encinitas)[3]
- Phone
- (619) 240-8593
- Website
- tytum.com
- Google rating
- 4.9 from 101 reviews[1]
- Map
- Google Maps listing
Comparison
| Business | Located in | Rating | Reviews | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Climate Solutions | Encinitas | 5.0 | 81 | (619) 894-1886 |
| United Plumbing Heating Air & Electric | Encinitas | 5.0 | 25 | (760) 205-6837 |
| Sherlock Plumbing, Heating & Air | Carlsbad | 4.9 | 4,386 | (760) 206-8006 |
| Veterans Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical | Carlsbad | 4.9 | 896 | (760) 501-8381 |
| Tytum HVAC | Rancho Santa Fe | 4.9 | 101 | (619) 240-8593 |
Together the five listings have 5,489 Google reviews, with an average rating of 4.94.[1]
Of the five listings, 2 have Encinitas addresses and 3 serve the city from Carlsbad, Rancho Santa Fe.[3] The most-reviewed listing is Sherlock Plumbing, Heating & Air, with 4,386 Google reviews; the least-reviewed has 25.[1] Review counts reflect how long a business has been listed and how actively it asks customers for reviews, as well as customer satisfaction. Treat them as one signal among several.
Choosing an HVAC contractor in Encinitas
Many older coastal Encinitas homes were built without air conditioning. Heat pumps and ductless mini-splits are common upgrades. This page includes contractors within 15 km after in-city firms. When hiring:
- CSLB C-20 licence. HVAC contracting requires a C-20 licence; check status, bonding and workers' compensation with the CSLB.[4]
- Load calculation. A proper Manual J load calculation should size new equipment, not rule of thumb.
- Permits and Title 24. Equipment replacements need permits and may require duct testing.
- Rebates. Ask about current heat-pump incentives.
Common questions
- How much does an average HVAC job cost?
- It depends on scope. A repair or tune-up is usually a few hundred dollars, while a full system or heat-pump replacement typically runs well into five figures. Get written estimates from several CSLB-licensed C-20 contractors with the same equipment specified.
- What time of year is the cheapest to replace HVAC?
- Spring and fall, between heating and cooling seasons, are usually the quietest periods for contractors, so scheduling is easier and promotions are more common. In coastal Encinitas, demand peaks during late-summer and fall heat waves.
- Is a 15 year old AC unit still good?
- Many central air conditioners last about 15 to 20 years, but salt air can shorten the life of outdoor coils near the coast. If an older unit needs a major repair or uses phased-out R-22 refrigerant, replacement is often the better value.
- What happens if you put a too big of an AC unit in a house?
- An oversized unit short-cycles: it cools the air quickly but shuts off before removing humidity, which wastes energy and wears components. A Manual J load calculation should be used to size equipment.
- Is there a tax credit for putting in a new furnace?
- Federal and California incentives for efficient heat pumps and furnaces change frequently. Ask your contractor and check current federal energy-credit rules and local utility rebates before you buy.
See also
- Electricians
- Roofing contractors
- Personal injury lawyers
- Chiropractors
- Med spas
- All business categories
- How listings are chosen
Notes and sources
- Google Maps business profiles (ratings, review counts, addresses, phones). Google Maps, retrieved November 9, 2026.
- TIGERweb: Encinitas city (GEOID 0622678). U.S. Census Bureau.
- Census Geocoder (coordinates to incorporated place). U.S. Census Bureau.
- Check a License. Contractors State License Board.