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Licensed HVAC Contractors in Santa Barbara, California

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

  • 30licensed HVAC contractors
  • 28active (Clear)
  • 6.7%with a suspension
  • 0%workers' comp exempt
  • 29 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 70%corp / LLC / partnership (30% sole owner)
  • 1new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

CSLB's public data lists 30 HVAC contractors with a mailing address in Santa Barbara, and 28 of them (93.3%) show a Clear primary status.

About 0% report a workers' comp exemption, roughly the statewide norm for HVAC contractors. The share with a suspension (6.7%) is close to the Santa Barbara County rate for the same license (5.9%).

Experience varies: 83.3% have been licensed 10+ years and 1 is new this year (median 29 years, vs 11.6 statewide).

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 Santa Barbara

  1. Open the HVAC contractor's profile from the table below (or search Santa Barbara listings by name). Check that C-20 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-20 covers.
  2. Confirm it live with CSLB's Instant License Check. Statuses change between our weekly refreshes, especially workers' comp and bond suspensions.
  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 30 HVAC contractors in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Home Furnace LLC 208631 Clear 64 Insured On file
Carroll R J & Sons INC 209226 Clear 64 Insured On file
Lee & Sons Plumbing and Heating INC 291596 Clear 52 Insured On file
Carroll Plumbing & Maintenance INC 335667 Clear 49 Insured On file
Crocker Refrigeration Heating & Air 399854 Clear 45 Insured On file
Herron Steven 460289 Clear 42 Insured On file
Churchill Heating and Sheet Metal INC 471387 Clear 41 Insured On file
Don's Heating & Air Conditioning INC 483508 Clear 40 Insured On file
Kadlec Sheet Metals 483670 Clear 40 Insured On file
Air Test & Balance INC 545311 Clear 38 Insured On file
Barrett Air Conditioning Company INC 553744 Clear 37 Insured On file
Garcia M W Company 574489 Clear 37 Insured On file
Murdoch's Heating 662222 Clear 33 Insured On file
Ajax/Sb Refrigeration 718494 Clear 30 Insured On file
Vern's Heating and Air Conditioning 766266 Clear 27 Insured On file
Sales Service Leasing & Repair 825858 Clear 23 Insured On file
Specialty Plumbing INC 831870 Clear 22 Insured On file
Art Grossmann & Sons LLC 919167 Clear 18 Insured On file
Santa Barbara Heating & Air 984763 Clear 13 Insured On file
Beyond Heating and Air INC 999345 Clear 11 Insured On file
Seaside Heating & Air Systems 1010062 Clear 10 Insured On file
Sanchez Oscar 1016671 Clear 10 Insured On file
Sunset Sheetmetal / H V A C INC 1016337 Clear 10 Insured On file
World Class Air INC 1058570 Clear 7 Insured On file
J & J's Heating and Air Conditioning 1086420 Clear 4 Insured On file
Vanguard HVAC 1091061 Clear 4 Insured On file
Cool Tech HVAC INC 1115124 Clear 2 Insured On file
Ja HVAC 1161460 Clear <1 Insured On file
Pelletier R E 610530 Susp: workers' compensation 35 None On file
Mike's Heating & Air 774789 Susp: contractor's bond 26 Insured 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 Santa Barbara?

CSLB's current public file lists 30 HVAC contractors with a Santa Barbara mailing address. 28 have a Clear status, and 83.3% 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. 30 businesses in Santa Barbara 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?

Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Santa Barbara HVAC contractors, 0% are exempt (no employees), 96.7% insured and 3.3% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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