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 repair
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Smith Thompson Heating & Air Conditioning Dallas (Dallas) — 144 customers reviewed a HVAC system repair job here and gave it 4.99★ on average; 99% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200–400. 95% called the price fair.
Bartlett Heating & Cooling (Atlanta) — 321 customers reviewed a HVAC system repair job here and gave it 4.97★ on average; 99% were 5★, 1% were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 99% called the price fair.
Comfort Atlanta Heating & Air (Atlanta) — 56 customers reviewed a HVAC system repair 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.
Fontana Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning (Tampa) — 174 customers reviewed a HVAC system repair job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 99% called the price fair.
Air Star Now (Houston) — 92 customers reviewed a HVAC system repair job here and gave it 4.97★ on average; 98% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 100% called the price fair.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “HVAC system repair” (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 repair
Bartlett Heating & CoolingWillie 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.
Fontana Brothers Heating …We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Fontana Brothers AC! From beginning to end the customer service was exceptional. Dan, one of the owners, went above and beyond working tirelessly with us throughout the entire process. His patience, professionalism, and dedication truly made us feel valued as customers.…
Bea Cool ACMax is outstanding!!! He is knowledgeable, thorough, efficient and leaves everything clean. I highly recommend
Rolando's H.V.A.C.My AC was freezing up, they came out the the very next day, later that night after he left the AC decided to freeze up again and he came back out quickly no problem and fixed the problem.
Smith Thompson Heating & …Very friendly and helpful quickly assessed the problem and got it back up and running
Bartlett Heating & CoolingHad 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 | 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 valueBea Cool ACvalue better than 99% of peers🛠️Best workmanship
Just-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.