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 vent cleaning
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Momentum AC & Electric (Tampa) — 115 customers reviewed a a/c system vent cleaning job here and gave it 4.91★ on average; 97% were 5★, 2% were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 94% called the price fair.
Henson Mechanical Heating Air and Plumbing (Atlanta) — 18 customers reviewed a a/c system vent cleaning job here and gave it 4.94★ on average; 94% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $800–1,000.
The Comfort Authority (Tampa) — 8 customers reviewed a a/c system vent cleaning job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+.
Six Star AC & Refrigeration (Phoenix) — 3 customers reviewed a a/c system vent cleaning job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
Just-N-Time AC and Heating (Houston) — 5 customers reviewed a a/c system vent cleaning job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1–200.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “A/C system vent cleaning” (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 vent cleaning
Momentum AC & ElectricFeliciano was very professional and work fast and efficiently. Once the duct work was fixed the air had the house cooled down In minutes! Highly recommend!!
The Comfort AuthorityAlyssa was top-tier. She was very knowledgable, polite, and communicative. She solved my problem quickly and got my AC up and running before I knew it. Hope I get Alyssa back for future AC maintenance!
Henson Mechanical Heating Air and…Justin did a superior job cleaning my vents today. He pointed out the problem for me while cleaning out my condensate line. I always get professional service from Steve and the guys at Henson Mechanical. Thank you!
Momentum AC & ElectricHector came out today to clean the A/C vents. He was on time, explained everything thoroughly and did a great job. Very nice guy and very knowledgeable about the service he was providing. Highly recommend.
Momentum AC & ElectricGreat experience with Momentum AC & Electric! The team was professional, on time, and easy to work with. They did a great job, explained everything clearly, and made sure everything was working properly before finishing. You can tell they care about their customers and the quality of their work. Definitely recommend…
Momentum AC & ElectricThe technicians were very thorough and professional. They even cleaned all the registers before putting them back in.
Price list: what each job costs
Low = 25th percentile, high = 75th. Tap a job for the best companies for it.
| Job | Low25th 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 | $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.
Comfort Atlanta Heating & AirExperts Score 83💲Best value
Bea Cool ACvalue better than 99% of peers🛠️Best workmanshipJust-N-Time AC and Heatingcraft better than 99%🛡️Most reliable
Comfort One Air Conditioning0% 1–2★ in 2 years📈Rising star
Dynamic Flow AC & Heating5.00★ in the last 12 months💬Most responsive owner
Air Titans HVACreplies to 100% of 1–3★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.