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 repair
Clear ✕- Henson Mechanical Heating Air and Plumbing (Atlanta) — 76 customers reviewed a heating system repair job here and gave it 4.99★ on average; 99% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200–400.
- Hope Heating & AC Repair (Atlanta) — 45 customers reviewed a heating system repair job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $300–400. 100% called the price fair.
- Comfort Atlanta Heating & Air (Atlanta) — 19 customers reviewed a heating system repair job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
- Dayco Systems Heating & Cooling (Atlanta) — 103 customers reviewed a heating system repair job here and gave it 4.94★ on average; 97% were 5★, 1% were 1–2★. Most paid $2,000+. 97% called the price fair.
- Promise Heating & Air (Phoenix) — 15 customers reviewed a heating system repair 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 “Heating 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 heating system repair
Dayco Systems Heating & Cooling Review I’m super grateful for Josh Bennett’s expertise in heating/ cooling and all the intricacies involved - he knew I had a clogged condensation pipe coming off the furnace, leading to the outside of the house. This was causing my thermostat to shut off sporadically and mostly be…
Antonio was awesome!!! He was on time very Polite and knowledgeable of our system. After completing the routine maintenance we requested he did show us some pictures of our plenum that had some sort of growth going on that confirms what we had been thinking. In a professional manner he showed a couple of options…
I am very satisfied with the service I had received. I was skeptical when I called because the number and company I called was bought out by Dayco and It was my first time dealing with Dayco. From my initial call to dealing with service technician Logan who was very hard working and professional have been a pleasant…
George Frank came out a fixed my a/c. He was very professional and took the time to make sure everything was working correctly before leaving. A great asset to the Dayco family.
This was the first service with Dayco Systems they were flexible and reasonably priced. My service tech George was fast and friendly I couldn't ask for better service. 🙌 I have now used Dayco on a second A/C and heating system. Their service is consistently top notch George was excellent, again!
Dayco was a breath of fresh air! David came by to inspect my hvac system and was able to provide me with options. There was no pressure just information so I could make an informed decision. I would recommend Dayco to anyone. If you have heating or cooling issues call Dayco and ask for David V!
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.