How much do hvac contractors cost?
Most customers pay around $322 per job. The most common job, hvac system maintenance, usually runs $37–$292. 97% of customers who rated the price called it fair or great.
Best hvac contractors for a/c preventive maintenance
Clear ✕- Bartlett Heating & Cooling (Atlanta) — 63 customers reviewed a a/c preventive maintenance job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 100% called the price fair.
- The Comfort Authority (Tampa) — 94 customers reviewed a a/c preventive maintenance job here and gave it 4.96★ on average; 98% were 5★, 1% were 1–2★. Most paid $1–200. 100% called the price fair.
- The Air Company of GA (Atlanta) — 23 customers reviewed a a/c preventive maintenance job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $300–400. 100% called the price fair.
- Henson Mechanical Heating Air and Plumbing (Atlanta) — 48 customers reviewed a a/c preventive maintenance job here and gave it 4.98★ on average; 98% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1–100.
- Cody & Sons Plumbing, Heating & Air (Dallas) — 105 customers reviewed a a/c preventive maintenance job here and gave it 4.90★ on average; 95% were 5★, 2% were 1–2★. Most paid $1,400–1,600. 100% called the price fair.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “A/C preventive maintenance” (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 a/c preventive maintenance
Evan Weaver was my assigned technician for ; today's visit. This tech was extremely professional, thorough, and did an amazingly comprehensive job. He explained potential options to me (for now and in the future), explained the potential benefits, and explained them in an order of priority which was really helpful.…
The Air Company is committed to excellence and will stick with it until the problem is solved. So grateful for a reliable company filled with kind and trustworthy service people from the office to the repair staff. Look no further. Call The Air Company today.
We have been with The Comfort Authority for over 10 years. We have received nothing but exceptional service! Whenever we have had a problem, they have come out the same day or first thing in the morning. When we were searching for a new air-conditioning system, we called many companies and The Comfort Authority was…
I have used One Hour for a few years now. They have always been professional, helpful, trustworthy, and efficient. I would recommend this company to anyone.
I’ve had my entire system redone by them, ducts and all. They stand by their work and have an extremely quick response time and do professional installs. Highly recommended!
Zac did a great job With fixing the problem in a quick and professional manner!
Price list: what each job costs
Low = 25th percentile, high = 75th. Tap a job for the best companies for it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC system maintenance | $37 | $124 | $292 | 98% |
| A/C system maintenance | $54 | $216 | $441 | 98% |
| HVAC system repair | $192 | $406 | $955 | 96% |
| A/C system repair | $209 | $383 | $880 | 97% |
| Install AC | $1.5k | $2.4k | $3.2k | 98% |
| Heating system maintenance | $54 | $148 | $292 | 97% |
| Repair HVAC | $236 | $359 | $840 | 96% |
| Heating system installation | $1.4k | $2.1k | $2.8k | 97% |
| Heating system repair | $228 | $680 | $1.6k | 96% |
| Installation | $1.1k | $1.9k | $2.8k | 99% |
| HVAC duct & vent cleaning | $192 | $441 | $939 | 100% |
| HVAC duct & vent installation | $526 | $1.6k | $2.5k | 94% |
| HVAC duct & vent repair | $344 | $982 | $1.9k | 97% |
| Thermostat installation | $148 | $299 | $1.3k | 97% |
| Thermostat repair | $56 | $198 | $396 | 97% |
Best hvac contractors by what matters to you
Winners per factor among companies with 20+ reviews.
Questions people ask
How much does a hvac contractor cost?
Customers reported a typical bill of $322 (middle half $57–$882 last month). The cheapest common job is hvac system maintenance at about $124; the priciest is install ac at about $2.4k.
Is my quote fair?
Pick the job and enter your quote above. We place it on what real customers paid: inside the middle half is normal, above the top quarter deserves a second quote.
How do I pick a good hvac contractor?
Look past the star average — almost everyone listed is 4.5★+. What separates them: the share of 1–2★ jobs in the last two years (category average 2%), whether the owner answers complaints (63% do), and how customers rated the specific job you need.
Where do these numbers come from?
79,234 Google reviews of 67 companies, using the price, price verdict and service fields Google collects with each review. No paid placements.
From 79,234 Google reviews of 67 top-rated hvac contractors nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.