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 cleaning
Clear ✕- Henson Mechanical Heating Air and Plumbing (Atlanta) — 46 customers reviewed a cleaning job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200–400. 100% called the price fair.
- Bartlett Heating & Cooling (Atlanta) — 70 customers reviewed a cleaning job here and gave it 4.94★ on average; 99% were 5★, 1% were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 100% called the price fair.
- The Comfort Authority (Tampa) — 51 customers reviewed a cleaning job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1–200.
- Reliance Heating & Air Conditioning (Phoenix) — 25 customers reviewed a cleaning 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.
- Dayco Systems Heating & Cooling (Atlanta) — 56 customers reviewed a cleaning job here and gave it 4.96★ on average; 96% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $400–500.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “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 cleaning
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.…
Always very professional and they take the time to make sure that I understand how the A/C system is working and I understand anything that needs to be done to the air handler or condenser. Rick, Gabrielle, Mike, and James have all been great, and I definitely recommend them. I'm updating this review in 2026. I've…
Justin was lovely! He came in, got straight to work, and took the time to explain everything to me. He was very professional, friendly, and made sure I understood what was going on throughout the process. I really appreciated his professionalism and great customer service. Thank you, Justin!
Excellent service and price. The technician came out the same day that I called and was able to inspect, clean and repair all three of my HVAC systems. Highly recommended.
UPDATE: Jesse performed our semi-annual maintenance thoroughly with care. Chris and the Bartlett team are great! Performed my semi-annual service promptly and efficiently. While performing the routine maintenance, he noted a few other items (condensation, dirty blower after construction, and recommended HEPA…
Blake came in and explained things in great detail and gave honest recommendations that made sense. At the end of the day we received a reasonable quote for things we knew needed to be done. More thank happy with our experience with Blake and Bartlett in general.
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.