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 hvac duct & vent installation
Clear ✕- Bartlett Heating & Cooling (Atlanta) — 32 customers reviewed a hvac duct & vent installation job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $2,000+. 100% called the price fair.
- Cool Air Mechanical (Atlanta) — 204 customers reviewed a hvac duct & vent installation job here and gave it 4.92★ on average; 96% were 5★, 1% were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 85% called the price fair.
- Estes Services (Atlanta) — 84 customers reviewed a hvac duct & vent installation job here and gave it 4.99★ on average; 99% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 100% called the price fair.
- Air Patrol Air Conditioning & Heating (Dallas) — 11 customers reviewed a hvac duct & vent installation job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+.
- AC Repair Expo Heating & Cooling Inc. (Houston) — 14 customers reviewed a hvac duct & vent installation job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “HVAC duct & vent installation” (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 hvac duct & vent installation
The team did excellent work and kept me notified during the process. Really well done Wally and Mike crushed it today. .
Larissa was very friendly and professional. She installed a scrubber and some sort of light, and she replenished our freon supply. She explained everything that she was doing. We really enjoy working with All Star and will request Larissa as out tech in the future..
Very knowledgeable, took their time and did not rush. Got the job done and we have air. Thank you.
I received very disappointing service from Cool Air to install a single vent into my newborn's nursery. First, they installed the duct through the middle of a finished basement which I will have to reroute to enclose in drywall. Second, they partially cut through a support beam while installing the register. Third,…
Jared and Byron are an amazing tram! Respectful of property, amazingly skilled and efficient. Just great guys and wonderful professionals! Definitely a good experience!
Carter and his colleague did a great job. Timely and efficient. Great cleanup and explanations.
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.