Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Heat Pump Installation Services in Houston, TX

We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

$441typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
97%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.88★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 57,258 Google reviews of 60 top-rated heat pump installation services nationwide; 10 of them in Houston, TX. Updated November 5, 2026.

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Typical priceMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).$454
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$209–$1.2k
Said fair or greatOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.96%
Reviews of this jobNumber of Google reviews in this category tagged with the job.3,434
1Air Star Now logoAir Star Now★ 4.97 on this job92 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “HVAC system repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.97★Number of such jobs 25%92Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 92Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.92
2Just-N-Time AC and Heating logoJust-N-Time AC and Heating★ 4.94 on this job51 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “HVAC system repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.94★Number of such jobs 25%51Overall Experts Score 20%87Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.86
3Hage Energy logoHage Energy★ 4.92 on this job26 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “HVAC system repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.92★Number of such jobs 25%26Overall Experts Score 20%97Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.83
4Cool Care Heating and Air Conditioning logoCool Care Heating and Air Conditioning★ 5.00 on this job15 jobs reviewedusually $900–1,000How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “HVAC system repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%15Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.83
5Courtesy Air Conditioning & Heating logoCourtesy Air Conditioning & Heating★ 5.00 on this job12 jobs reviewedusually $2,000+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “HVAC system repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%12Overall Experts Score 20%94Job match= 82Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.82
6Spring Branch AC logoSpring Branch AC★ 4.84 on this job51 jobs reviewedusually $1–200How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “HVAC system repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.84★Number of such jobs 25%51Overall Experts Score 20%90Job match= 80Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.80
7Baker-Jones Co. Inc logoBaker-Jones Co. Inc★ 5.00 on this job6 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “HVAC system repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%99Job match= 79Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.79
8Air-Ton Heating and AC logoAir-Ton Heating and AC★ 4.83 on this job24 jobs reviewedusually $200–400How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “HVAC system repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.83★Number of such jobs 25%24Overall Experts Score 20%96Job match= 77Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.77

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “HVAC system repair” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about HVAC system repair

Chris11 reviewsTotal 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 4 weeks ago★★★★★
Air-Ton Heating and AC logoAir-Ton Heating and AC

Tim from Air-Ton was absolutely fantastic. I recommend them for any and all of your AC needs. They are the best of the best!

Paid $200–400Great priceHVAC system repair
Kelli8 reviewsTotal 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Air Star Now logoAir Star Now

Daniel did a great job replacing the motor in our Compressor. We are very happy with Airstar!

Not sureHVAC system repair
Jorge11 reviewsTotal 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Just-N-Time AC and Heating logoJust-N-Time AC and Heating

Just n Time came out, assessed the issue and repaired the next day. They would have done same day but the weather and our closing time was against them. Repaired the next day and we are enjoying cold air again! Thanks for the great service! Jorge

Paid $1,000–1,200Reasonable priceHVAC system repair
Siddharth1 reviewTotal 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★★★★★
Cool Care Heating and Air Conditioning logoCool Care Heating and Air Conditi…

Our condensate line ruptured and water sprayed all over our attic. We were extremely stressed because we were dealing with an overheated house and the water damage. Will and team were great! Not only did Will calmly reassure us, he diagnosed the problem and provided an honest appraisal and rapid solution. We had our…

Paid $400–600Reasonable priceHVAC system repair
TobyLocal Guide · 26 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★
Spring Branch AC logoSpring Branch AC

This is my go to AC company. I've posted many times about the amazing service I receive from these guys. So much so that I don't mind spending the money and that's saying an awful lot. Their honesty puts you completely at ease. Today Juan serviced the AC unit at my rental and as expected he was extremely…

Paid $1–200Great priceHVAC system repair
BethLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★
Courtesy Air Conditioning & Heating logoCourtesy Air Conditioning & Heati…

Gilbert was amazing. We usually have Mike. We love this team!! Our go to service team!!

Paid $200–400Great priceHVAC system repair

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of heat pump installation services).

#CompanyScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps.Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1Baker-Jones Co. Inc logoBaker-Jones Co. IncHouston, TXA 99How 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%98+53.5Reliability 24%99+24Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 99Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.97$251
2Water Heater Pros logoWater Heater ProsHouston, TXA 98How 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%98+53.5Reliability 24%99+24Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%85+6Experts Score= 98Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.98$1.7k
3Hage Energy logoHage EnergyHouston, TXA 97How 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%98+23.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.97$1.5k
4Air-Ton Heating and AC logoAir-Ton Heating and ACHouston, TXA 96How 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%95+51.8Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.97$334
5Courtesy Air Conditioning & Heating logoCourtesy Air Conditioning & HeatingHouston, TXA 94How 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%99+54Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%37+2.6Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAD4.97$294
6Air Star Now logoAir Star NowHouston, TXA 92How 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%97+52.9Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%27+1.9Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAD4.97$430
7Cool Care Heating and Air Conditioning logoCool Care Heating and Air ConditioningHouston, TXA 92How 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%89+21.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%85+6Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.95$472
8Spring Branch AC logoSpring Branch ACHouston, TXA 90How 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%77+5.4Craft & service penalty90−1Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAB4.89$248
9Just-N-Time AC and Heating logoJust-N-Time AC and HeatingHouston, TXA 87How 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%87+47.5Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Momentum penalty73−2.7Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAABA4.91$278
10All Star A/C, Plumbing & Electrical logoAll Star A/C, Plumbing & ElectricalHouston, TXA 82How 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%83+45.3Reliability 24%74+17.9Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty95−0.5Momentum penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.ABAAAA4.86$454

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this.TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this.FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
HVAC system maintenance$114$248$43298%
A/C system maintenance$83$205$35197%
HVAC system repair$209$454$1.2k96%
Heating system maintenance$78$166$29299%
A/C system repair$227$410$68496%
Install AC$1.6k$2.4k$3.7k99%
Heating system installation$1.4k$1.9k$2.4k99%
Heating system repair$188$379$88097%
Repair HVAC$78$294$84599%
Install thermostat$302$447$79698%
Installation$1.2k$2.1k$2.8k96%
HVAC duct & vent cleaning$538$699$94298%

Heat Pump Installation Services in Houston, TX at a glance

How the 10 heat pump installation services we rated in Houston, TX compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A10100%
  • Grade B00%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up880%
  • 4.80–4.89★220%
  • 4.60–4.79★00%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality10,83020%
  • Professionalism13,08824%
  • Responsiveness11,32521%
  • Punctuality11,08320%
  • Value7,98215%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price3,10729%
  • Reasonable6,44760%
  • Overpriced3393%
  • Not sure8298%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

2025
2026

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.

Reliability (24%) — How 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.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.