Cost guide · October 2026

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 ductless heating & a/c services

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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).$1.4k
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$652–$2.1k
Said fair or greatOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.95%
Reviews of this jobNumber of Google reviews in this category tagged with the job.511
  1. Rolando's H.V.A.C. logoRolando's H.V.A.C. (Tampa) — 28 customers reviewed a ductless heating & a/c services job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,800–2,000. 100% called the price fair.
  2. Estes Services logoEstes Services (Atlanta) — 25 customers reviewed a ductless heating & a/c services job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,200–1,400.
  3. Promise Heating & Air logoPromise Heating & Air (Phoenix) — 6 customers reviewed a ductless heating & a/c services job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
  4. The Comfort Authority logoThe Comfort Authority (Tampa) — 12 customers reviewed a ductless heating & a/c services job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
  5. Hobaica Services logoHobaica Services (Phoenix) — 55 customers reviewed a ductless heating & a/c services job here and gave it 4.87★ on average; 93% were 5★, 2% were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+.

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Ductless heating & A/C services” (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 ductless heating & a/c services

★★★★★ Jason · Edited a month agoThe Comfort Authority logoThe Comfort Authority

I recently had a service on my home AC by Glenn and it was another excellent experience. He is courteous and explains the repairs and options, and I feel they go above and beyond for the standard maintenance

Ductless heating & A/C services+ Professionalism
★★★★★ Cristobal · 2 months agoRolando's H.V.A.C. logoRolando's H.V.A.C.

I recently had a new mini-split A/C unit installed by Rolando’s HVAC, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the initial consultation to the final installation, the team was professional, punctual, and respectful of my home. They took the time to explain how the new system works and ensured everything…

Paid $1,800–2,000Great priceA/C system maintenanceInstall thermostatInstall AC
★★★★★ Gene · 3 months agoEstes Services logoEstes Services

Evan O’belmito friggin rocked it. He and the dude with him came and ran power to a mini split. One small cut into the wall and the rest was CUT-LESS. Best experience with an electrician EVER. Promote ahead of peers, give him a bonus, whatever you gotta do to keep him 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Paid $1,200–1,400Reasonable priceDuctless heating & A/C servicesElectrical outlet & switch installation
★★★★★ R. · 4 months agoHobaica Services logoHobaica Services

Alex Diaz kept me alerted to arrival time and inspected and cleaned relevant portions of the mini split. Alex presented well and explained all he was doing,

Not sureDuctless heating & A/C services
★★★★★ Christopher · Edited 4 months agoTexas AirZone LLC logoTexas AirZone LLC

We have been customers since 2013 and have always received amazing customer service, technical support and worked with professional technicians who take the time to explain what they’ve done, what needs to be done and why. Reliable and responsive. Would gladly recommend. I also want to take a moment to thank…

Reasonable priceA/C system maintenanceHeating system maintenance+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
★★★★★ Adanna · Edited 5 months agoHope Heating & AC Repair logoHope Heating & AC Repair

Ryan is one of the best HVAC guys out there...he is punctual, responsive and extremely professional. I highly recommend his services for both residential and commercial needs...

HVAC duct & vent cleaningCleaningDuctless heating & A/C services+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

Price list: what each job costs

Low = 25th percentile, high = 75th. Tap a job for the best companies for it.

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$37$124$29298%
A/C system maintenance$54$216$44198%
HVAC system repair$192$406$95596%
A/C system repair$209$383$88097%
Install AC$1.5k$2.4k$3.2k98%
Heating system maintenance$54$148$29297%
Repair HVAC$236$359$84096%
Heating system installation$1.4k$2.1k$2.8k97%
Heating system repair$228$680$1.6k96%
Installation$1.1k$1.9k$2.8k99%
HVAC duct & vent cleaning$192$441$939100%
HVAC duct & vent installation$526$1.6k$2.5k94%
HVAC duct & vent repair$344$982$1.9k97%
Thermostat installation$148$299$1.3k97%
Thermostat repair$56$198$39697%

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.