Licensed refrigeration contractors in Southern California
Every CSLB C-38 license with a business address in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside or San Bernardino County, from CSLB data updated 10/22/2026.
By county
Los Angeles County has the most, 374 of 848 (44.1%).
| County | Licenses | Active | Share of SoCal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | 374 | 350 | 44.1% |
| Orange County | 139 | 136 | 16.4% |
| Riverside County | 130 | 123 | 15.3% |
| San Diego County | 112 | 109 | 13.2% |
| San Bernardino County | 93 | 88 | 11.0% |
Refrigeration (C-38) by city
- Los Angeles 40
- Riverside 27
- San Diego 23
- Anaheim 19
- El Cajon 18
- Corona 18
- Escondido 12
- Ontario 12
- Huntington Beach 12
- Rancho Cucamonga 11
- Garden Grove 11
- Orange 10
- Chino 10
- Murrieta 10
- Burbank 10
- Long Beach 10
- Torrance 10
- Santa Ana 9
- Glendale 9
- Brea 9
- Chula Vista 9
- Chatsworth 9
- Whittier 8
- Woodland Hills 8
- Fullerton 8
- Lake Elsinore 7
- Canyon Country 7
- Fountain Valley 7
- Yorba Linda 6
- Northridge 6
- Lancaster 6
- Cerritos 6
- San Bernardino 6
- Carson 6
- Sylmar 6
- Cypress 6
- Sun Valley 6
- Hawthorne 6
- Hacienda Heights 6
- Jurupa Valley 5
- Apple Valley 5
- Temecula 5
- Downey 5
- West Covina 5
- Glendora 5
- Pasadena 5
- Vista 5
- Lakeside 5
- Van Nuys 5
- Perris 5
- Moreno Valley 5
- North Hollywood 5
- Alhambra 5
- Santa Clarita 5
- Mira Loma 5
- La Mirada 5
- Oceanside 5
- Buena Park 4
- Tarzana 4
No new licenses for Refrigeration (C-38) across SoCal
None issued Oct 16 – Oct 22, 2026.
Quick facts
How many licensed refrigeration contractors are in Southern California?
848 refrigeration contractors with a California CSLB license list a business address in Southern California. 806 of them have an active license in good standing (CSLB data as of 10/22/2026).
How many refrigeration contractors in Southern California have a license problem right now?
42 are not in good standing right now, including 12 suspended for missing workers' comp. 53 active licenses expire within 90 days. Each county and city list linked here shows the status and a plain-English OK-to-hire verdict.
How do I check if a refrigeration contractor is licensed?
Search the business name or license number on LicenseWatch CA to see license status, bond and workers' comp in one place, then confirm on the CSLB website before you sign a contract. In California, work over $1,000 in labor and materials requires a licensed contractor.
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