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 heating system installation
Clear ✕- Bartlett Heating & Cooling (Atlanta) — 83 customers reviewed a heating system installation job here and gave it 4.98★ on average; 98% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 96% called the price fair.
- Comfort Atlanta Heating & Air (Atlanta) — 20 customers reviewed a heating system installation job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
- Air Conditioning of Arizona (Phoenix) — 45 customers reviewed a heating system installation job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 100% called the price fair.
- Estes Services (Atlanta) — 203 customers reviewed a heating system installation job here and gave it 4.98★ on average; 98% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 94% called the price fair.
- AC Repair Expo Heating & Cooling Inc. (Houston) — 24 customers reviewed a heating system installation job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Heating system 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 heating system installation
New furnace installed. Fray and Chris H were polite and friendly. They worked efficiently and the furnace is working great at least right now.
Cool Air Mechanical did a great job of replacing my furnace and HVAC systems. I am a Costco junkie and this company has a relationship with them. The two-man team of Abner and Ivan was on time, very professional, efficient, and courteous with my property.
Erice did a great job with the seasonal maintenance on my HVAC system this fall. He cleaned and tested the whole system and prepped the furnace for the cooler months. We're ready for the winter cold!
We had two furnaces that were reaching the end of their life. We have used Expo Heating and Cooling for several years and they have given us exceptional service. On this occasion because of the new HVAC rules and legislation I asked them to quote me two furnaces and one condenser in December before the new rules…
As a long time Costco member I am please with the customer service I received from Alex Ramos. I am in market for new HVAC and his calm non pushy approach is very much appreciated as I chose a vendor for this fairly expensive home improvement! Thanks Alex for your professionalism!
Smooth and easy installation. Kennie was a pleasure to deal with as he explained everything in language we understood.
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.