Licensed HVAC Contractors in La Quinta, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor
- 25licensed HVAC contractors
- 24active (Clear)
- 4%with a suspension
- 0%workers' comp exempt
- 14.6 yrsmedian time licensed
- 48%corp / LLC / partnership (52% sole owner)
- 3new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
CSLB's public data lists 25 HVAC contractors with a mailing address in La Quinta, and 24 of them (96%) show a Clear primary status.
The share with a suspension, 4%, is 1.4 points lower than the Riverside County rate for the same license (5.4%). About 0% report a workers' comp exemption, roughly the statewide norm for HVAC contractors.
3 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 52% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 14.6 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 La Quinta
- Open the HVAC contractor's profile from the table below (or search La Quinta listings by name). Check that C-20 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-20 covers.
- 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.
- 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 25 HVAC contractors in La Quinta
La Quinta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Knight Heating & Air Conditioning INC | 771254 | Clear | 27 | Insured | On file |
| Simmons Air INC | 780534 | Clear | 26 | Insured | On file |
| Speedy Air Conditioning INC | 834471 | Clear | 22 | Insured | On file |
| Moses Minh Khuu | 849598 | Clear | 22 | Insured | On file |
| All About Air | 874583 | Clear | 20 | Insured | On file |
| Mario's Air Conditioning INC | 881884 | Clear | 20 | Insured | On file |
| La Quinta Air Conditioning & Heating INC | 902029 | Clear | 19 | Insured | On file |
| All - Star Air Conditioning | 919924 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| World Construction | 923057 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Birdie A C and Heating | 923996 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Barnett's A/C | 936600 | Clear | 17 | Insured | On file |
| Carrera Air | 959853 | Clear | 15 | Insured | On file |
| Desert Quality Heating & Air Conditioning | 971830 | Clear | 14 | Insured | On file |
| Safe Way Air | 1047575 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| Coldiron Mechanical | 1057560 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| Cooper - Jones HVAC | 1061777 | Clear | 6 | Insured | On file |
| Dori's Heating & Air Conditioning INC | 1064784 | Clear | 6 | Insured | On file |
| Solace Heating and Cooling | 1079898 | Clear | 5 | Insured | On file |
| Desert Breeze Air Conditioning & Heating | 1085034 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| Southern Mechanical Services LLC | 1096182 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| Dynamic Air Conditioning & Heating | 1117983 | Clear | 2 | Insured | On file |
| Cool Flow Air Conditioning & Heating LLC | 1148298 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| Iguana Heating and Air Conditioning | 1159709 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| Linksman Air LLC | 1161432 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| Right Choice Air Conditioning and Plumbing | 1042289 | Susp: workers' compensation | 8 | 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 La Quinta?
CSLB's current public file lists 25 HVAC contractors with a La Quinta mailing address. 24 have a Clear status, and 88% 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. 25 businesses in La Quinta 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 La Quinta, 96% of HVAC contractors list a policy, 0% claim an exemption and 4% 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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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 Riverside County
- All licensed contractors in La Quinta
- How to check a contractor license in California