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 system maintenance
Clear ✕- The AC Team Heating & Cooling LLC (Phoenix) — 80 customers reviewed a a/c system maintenance job here and gave it 4.99★ on average; 99% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1–100. 100% called the price fair.
- Comfort Atlanta Heating & Air (Atlanta) — 47 customers reviewed a a/c system maintenance job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1–200. 100% called the price fair.
- Air Star Now (Houston) — 89 customers reviewed a a/c system maintenance job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $100–200. 100% called the price fair.
- Air Patrol Air Conditioning & Heating (Dallas) — 41 customers reviewed a a/c system maintenance job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $100–200. 100% called the price fair.
- Texas AirZone LLC (Dallas) — 146 customers reviewed a a/c system maintenance job here and gave it 4.99★ on average; 99% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1–200. 100% called the price fair.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “A/C system 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 system maintenance
The service check was here on time, very professional. and very helpful. He did an excellent job on repairing my furnace…
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 guys sent a heads up text when they were arriving. Which was good so we could go about our business until their designated arrival time. They were through and clean.
I've been using reliance for years. Always reliable, efficient with reasonable pricing. Raul did a. great job on my last service.
Jose is amazing. Went above and beyond. Very professional and explained everything.
I have been using Comfort Atlanta for all my heating and air needs for years now. They are always dependable, honest, and reasonably priced compared to other companies. I highly recommend Comfort Atlanta for all your HVAC needs!
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.