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 system maintenance
Clear ✕- Smith Thompson Heating & Air Conditioning Dallas (Dallas) — 438 customers reviewed a hvac 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.
- Bartlett Heating & Cooling (Atlanta) — 884 customers reviewed a hvac system maintenance job here and gave it 4.98★ on average; 99% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1–200. 99% called the price fair.
- Reliance Heating & Air Conditioning (Phoenix) — 291 customers reviewed a hvac system maintenance job here and gave it 4.99★ on average; 99% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $100–200. 99% called the price fair.
- Comfort Atlanta Heating & Air (Atlanta) — 82 customers reviewed a hvac system maintenance job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1–100. 100% called the price fair.
- Air Patrol Air Conditioning & Heating (Dallas) — 68 customers reviewed a hvac 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.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “HVAC 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 hvac system maintenance
We had our regular Fall check of our system with our regular HVAC tech, Mitchell. He is always pleasant and courteous, plus he has demonstrated more than once when servicing our HVAC that he really knows his stuff. He previously dealt with a leak due to a cracked drainage pipe from one of our two units. Mitchell is…
Emmanuel was such a help! He went above & beyond & made me feel very comfortable. He was knowledgeable, friendly, professional, kind-hearted, & trustworthy. And he got the job done!! 💯🤩👏🏻
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.
Willie was knowledgeable, polite, and quick. He analysed the problem with my gas heater for the upstairs zone, and replaced the filter which had become clogged with dust and lint. I would recommend Bartlett to anyone here in Marietta.
Technicians and office staff are always courteous and efficient. Willie Richardson was able to quickly diagnose and repair my A/C system. He explained things thoroughly and took care of it expeditiously. 5-stars.
Had an amazing experience with Bartlett Heating & Cooling today! We have original builder grade units that have finally had enough and need to be replaced. Mario and Jeff did an amazing job on explaining the situation and showing us the details of everything! They both then sat down and explained our options and…
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.