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 maintenance
Clear ✕- Bartlett Heating & Cooling (Atlanta) — 108 customers reviewed a heating system maintenance job here and gave it 4.99★ on average; 99% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $100–200. 100% called the price fair.
- Comfort Atlanta Heating & Air (Atlanta) — 22 customers reviewed a heating system maintenance job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
- Henson Mechanical Heating Air and Plumbing (Atlanta) — 109 customers reviewed a heating system maintenance job here and gave it 4.95★ on average; 95% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1–200. 100% called the price fair.
- Air Patrol Air Conditioning & Heating (Dallas) — 17 customers reviewed a heating system maintenance job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $100–200.
- Cool Air Mechanical (Atlanta) — 460 customers reviewed a heating system maintenance job here and gave it 4.92★ on average; 95% were 5★, 1% were 1–2★. Most paid $100–200. 88% called the price fair.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Heating 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 heating system maintenance
We’re always very satisfied with the service Bartlett provides. I highly recommend them.
Brian with Dayco was incredibly knowledgeable and thorough. Really appreciate him taking the time to explain the systems we have and common issues we may encounter while ensuring everything should run smoothly and efficiently. Will be recommending to others. Follow up with plumbing service and Brandon S was great…
Alex Diaz Did a wonderful job again. 9/25- Cory and D'andre did a wonderful job and found the issue with venting from water heater.
Kyle was on time, friendly and extremely professional. Informational and answered questions. Great service!
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!
Bartlett Heating & Cooling has been servicing my home for nearly 10yrs. They have always been reliable, professional, and fairly priced.
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.