HVAC contractor · Cullman, AL · reviewed since 2014
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%93+50.7Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#13 of 28 air duct cleaning servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 56%
4.9★★★★★580 Google reviews · 22 photos
98%five-star reviews
4.94★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1.5%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
49%reviews answered by the owner
$322typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
Bama Air Systems Mechanical Contractors, Inc at a glance
Customers frequently praise the company for punctual arrivals, professional technicians, and clear communication regarding repairs and pricing. Reviews highlight thorough diagnostics, friendly service, and efficient handling of both routine maintenance and emergency HVAC calls. However, several low-star reviews criticize the business for providing inaccurate diagnoses, attempting to upsell unnecessary full unit replacements, and charging disputed fees for minor repairs or after-hours work.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 580 reviews (98% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 580 Google reviews (420 with written comments, 5 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 49% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 28, 2026.
Service: Air Duct Cleaning Service serving Cullman, Alabama.
Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.
Score profile vs other air duct cleaning services
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and value; weakest: reliability.
This companyAir Duct Cleaning Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Bama Air Systems Mechanical Contractors, Inc: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
93
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Bama Air Systems Mechanical Contractors, Inc: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
91
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Bama Air Systems Mechanical Contractors, Inc: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Bama Air Systems Mechanical Contractors, Inc: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Bama Air Systems Mechanical Contractors, Inc: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Bama Air Systems Mechanical Contractors, Inc: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
100
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Star ratings
580 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars56798%
4 stars51%
3 stars10%
2 stars10%
1 star61%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 420 written reviews
99%praise
Praise77599%
Complaints101%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price7636%
Reasonable11856%
Overpriced00%
Not sure168%
$322-25% vs typical air duct cleaning services
Middle half of what 160 customers paid ($104–$1.1k) · gold mark = category median.
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude23930%
Speed & response16922%
Quality & results15219%
Would recommend8911%
Communication658%
Price & value506%
Honesty & trust213%
What customers talk about
We read 420 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Good service, friendly and excellent service from Justin!”
“My equipment is excellent and is working efficiently!”
“Zander was great, very professional, and very thorough in explaining repairs that need to be made to my system”
“Called Bama at 2:30pm on a Saturday afternoon due to Hvac unit not working.”
“Bama Air a good company and I would highly recommend to anyone.”
“I'm blessed to have stumbled upon these guys and can't recommend them highly enough.”
“Brandon communicated with me frequently, diagnosed my issue quickly, and was able to find a warranty solution for my office HVAC.”
“Justin took care of the AC fan motor and replaced the capacitor for a reasonable price.”
“He couldn't give me an exact quote but it would be between $5500 and $6500.”
“He showed respect for other companies that we had mentioned from previous service calls which speaks highly for his integrity.”
People customers mention
Nathan13 reviews
Brandon12 reviews
Justin11 reviews
Zack10 reviews
Josh9 reviews
John9 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Bama Air Systems Mechanical Contractors, Inc for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
GGery3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 18 hours ago★★★★★
On time or early for every service call. Knowledgeable and professional technicians. Highly recommend Bama Air for all your HVAC needs.
Paid $200–400Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenance
RRuth1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 days ago★★★★★
Prompt friendly service. Justin was great to work with and puts up with my dogs. Bama Air a good company and I would highly recommend to anyone.
Paid $100–200Great priceHVAC system repair
FFloydLocal Guide · 21 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a week ago★★★★★
Every technician who helped us was very knowledgeable and extremely capable. My equipment is excellent and is working efficiently! Excellent work guys! Thanks
Paid $1–200Reasonable priceHVAC system repairHVAC system maintenance
KKaren9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Zander was great, very professional, and very thorough in explaining repairs that need to be made to my system
Paid $1–200Great priceHVAC system maintenance
DDavidLocal Guide · 33 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a month ago★★★★★
Brandon Busby usually does our work. He’s on time and always very courteous and professional. He does a thorough job and make sure everything is working properly before he leaves and never seems to grow tired of me watching him. Do what he does. His patience is quite remarkable. I would highly recommend him and Bama Heating And Air.
Paid $1–200Great priceHVAC system maintenanceA/C system maintenanceInstall AC
TThomas6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Justin and his apprentice are great and very professional. Justin Explained everything thoroughly. I’m going to be getting in touch with Bama air to fix our other unit in December.
Hi Rebecca, thank you for the kind words! We are glad to hear that you found our service professional and thorough. We look forward to serving you again in the future.
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Elaine Freeman10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Elaine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
10/26,Another perfect service call this fall. Thanks to Brandon!! Brandon solved my issue.
Thank you so much, Brandon! Nathan came late this evening. He was courteous and efficient and diligent. Determined to solve my issue, he got the system running and proposed steps to address to avoid future problems.Thanks.
Great service today! As always, prompt, professional, excellent service. Thank you.
Services: HVAC system maintenance
Response from the owner · a year ago
Hi Elaine! Thank you for your kind words about Justin. We're so glad to hear that he was able to help get your unit working again. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need any assistance in the future.
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Diane StoneLocal Guide · 32 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Diane has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Hi,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you found our service polite, efficient, and knowledgeable. We truly appreciate your feedback.
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Gery Teichmiller3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Gery has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
On time or early for every service call. Knowledgeable and professional technicians. Highly recommend Bama Air for all your HVAC needs.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Price: $200–400
Services: HVAC system maintenance
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
Hi Gery, thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! We're delighted to hear about your positive experiences with our technicians. If you ever need any HVAC assistance in the future, we'll be here to help.
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Ruth Mulligan1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Ruth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Prompt friendly service. Justin was great to work with and puts up with my dogs. Bama Air a good company and I would highly recommend to anyone.
Price assessment: Great price
Price: $100–200
Services: HVAC system repair
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
Hi Ruth, thank you for the kind words! We are glad to hear that you had a positive experience with Justin and that you would recommend Bama Air Systems. We appreciate your support!
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Betty Marks16 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Betty has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Hi K, thank you for your positive feedback! We are glad to hear that you are very satisfied with Bama Air Systems. Your recommendation means a lot to us.
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kevin jonesLocal Guide · 13 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews kevin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
A tech came out and said the compressor needed to be replaced. He couldn't give me an exact quote but it would be between $5500 and $6500. I pushed back saying the unit was less than 5 years old as we moved into a new home in December of 2021. He said it wasn't under warranty because Carrier goes by the manufactured date. I called Carrier, they go by the closing date on new construction. The lady said that Bama Air should know that. So the compressor was still under warranty.
I got 3 quotes from different companies to install the new part (no cost due to warranty, one tech told me their cost on the compressor was $1020 which Nathan verified) They would also bleed the lines, change the filter and put in 7 lbs of freon. One quote was $1900. One was $1650, one $1600. Bama Air was $2250.
I verified the warranty and called Bama Air back on Thursday the 15th. They said they would call me on Friday the 16th with a quote. I finally heard back from them on Monday the 19th at 4:05 pm.
I put all this information into Gemini AI and it said the tech was trying to push me into buying a new unit. You do the math, say the compressor wasnt under warranty. $1020 for the part and their price of $2250 to install and charge, by far the highest bid, comes out $3270. How in the world did we get to $5500- $6500?
To add insult to injury, when I was paying for the $89 service using my debit card. The tech told me there would be a 4% surcharge if I used the card. Visa strictly forbids this practice. Are these folks unethical? I'll let you decide.
Response from the owner · a week ago
Hi kevin jones we are sorry to hear that your experience with us was less than satisfactory. We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your experience so please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you wish.
Thank you,
Bama Air Systems
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Rhonda Lawler6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Rhonda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.