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 install thermostat
Clear ✕- Bartlett Heating & Cooling (Atlanta) — 61 customers reviewed a install thermostat job here and gave it 4.97★ on average; 97% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 93% called the price fair.
- Henson Mechanical Heating Air and Plumbing (Atlanta) — 50 customers reviewed a install thermostat job here and gave it 4.98★ on average; 98% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1–200.
- Comfort Atlanta Heating & Air (Atlanta) — 12 customers reviewed a install thermostat job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1–200.
- The Air Company of GA (Atlanta) — 18 customers reviewed a install thermostat job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+.
- Estes Services (Atlanta) — 76 customers reviewed a install thermostat job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $2,000+. 100% called the price fair.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Install thermostat” (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 install thermostat
The Air Company is committed to excellence and will stick with it until the problem is solved. So grateful for a reliable company filled with kind and trustworthy service people from the office to the repair staff. Look no further. Call The Air Company today.
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!
Exceptional service. There are very few HVAC companies that are professional, courteous, kind, and considerate throughout the entire process. They don't play games, they understand your urgency, and they deliver the best service. They also immediately took care of minor accidental damage that occurred and refunded…
Jared and Byron did a great job installing our new HVAC system. They were thorough in execution and took great care of our home while they were here. They paid attention to details down to cleaning up, turning off the lights and locking up the basement when they were done installing the system. Wouldn’t have asked…
I called in an emergency and Demetrio was able to provide support right away. He was diligent and went through the details and explained everything.
Justin Smith was courteous and professional during the process of getting the problem taken care of.
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.