Arizona HVAC license lookup: how to check and get a license
Arizona HVAC license lookup: who issues HVAC contractor licenses (ROC), how to check one online, the license types, and 2,566 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors by county.
Do HVAC contractors need a license in Arizona?
| Who licenses them | Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) |
|---|---|
| License types | R-39 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Including Solar (residential contractor), C-39 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (commercial contractor) |
| When a license is required | Contractor license required unless the handyman exemption applies (job under $1,000 total, no building permit needed, not split up, ads say "not a licensed contractor"); the exemption never covers gas-fuel connections |
HVAC companies are licensed by the ROC under air conditioning and refrigeration classifications; individual technicians are not licensed by the state. Refrigerant work also requires federal EPA Section 608 certification.
How do you look up an HVAC contractor's license in Arizona?
- Ask the HVAC contractor for the license number and the exact business name on the license.
- Open the Arizona HVAC license lookup run by ROC.
- Search by license number first. A name search can return several people or companies with similar names.
- Check that the status is active or current, that the license type covers your job, and that the name matches the company on your contract.
- If something doesn't match, ask the HVAC contractor about it before you sign or pay a deposit, or contact ROC.
What HVAC licenses does Arizona issue?
- R-39 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Including Solar (residential contractor)
- C-39 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (commercial contractor)
How do you get a HVAC license in Arizona?
Licenses are issued by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC). Requirements such as experience, exams, insurance and fees change, so read the current rules on the official ROC source before you apply. Already licensed? List your business on Expert Helper to get matched with customers.
Which Arizona city is the job in?
How many HVAC contractors are there in Arizona?
The Census Bureau counted 2,566 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors with employees in Arizona in 2023. The counties with the most:
| Maricopa County | 1,604 |
|---|---|
| Pima County | 346 |
| Pinal County | 133 |
| Yavapai County | 127 |
| Mohave County | 102 |
| Yuma County | 66 |
| Coconino County | 54 |
| Cochise County | 44 |
What do Arizona homes mean for heating and cooling work?
The median home in Arizona was built in 1992, 33% of households rent and 69% of homes are single-family houses. 33% of homes heat with utility gas and 60% with electricity.
How do you choose an HVAC contractor in Arizona?
- Check the state or local mechanical or HVAC license, and ask whether the technicians hold EPA 608 certification for refrigerant work.
- For a new system, ask for a load calculation (often called Manual J) rather than a size picked from square footage.
- Ask which rebates and tax credits apply to heat pumps and high-efficiency equipment, and whether the contractor files the paperwork.
- Compare quotes on the same equipment model numbers and efficiency ratings (SEER2, HSPF2, AFUE).
- Ask what the labor warranty covers, separately from the manufacturer's parts warranty.
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Sources: Arizona licensing agency (linked above); US Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 and ACS 2023 5-year estimates.