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 plumbing leak detection
Clear ✕- Hobaica Services (Phoenix) — 88 customers reviewed a plumbing leak detection job here and gave it 4.99★ on average; 99% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1–100. 100% called the price fair.
- Cool Air Mechanical (Atlanta) — 68 customers reviewed a plumbing leak detection job here and gave it 4.97★ on average; 97% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $400–500.
- Estes Services (Atlanta) — 31 customers reviewed a plumbing leak detection job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $600–800. 100% called the price fair.
- Cody & Sons Plumbing, Heating & Air (Dallas) — 65 customers reviewed a plumbing leak detection job here and gave it 4.86★ on average; 95% were 5★, 3% were 1–2★. Most paid $400–600. 91% called the price fair.
- PV Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (Atlanta) — 37 customers reviewed a plumbing leak detection job here and gave it 4.92★ on average; 97% were 5★, 3% were 1–2★. Most paid $2,000+. 93% called the price fair.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Plumbing leak detection” (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 plumbing leak detection
Isaih and Logan were awesome. Very friendly, efficient and informative. They found the leak and repaired it very quickly(with a little help from Trey). RTR....
Jordan Diaz plumber came out quickly and he was efficient and gave us great service. He was polite and very knowledgeable. I recommend your services to anyone in the future.
Justin was lovely! He came in, got straight to work, and took the time to explain everything to me. He was very professional, friendly, and made sure I understood what was going on throughout the process. I really appreciated his professionalism and great customer service. Thank you, Justin!
We thought our water softening system was leaking, turns out it was a pipe in the wall with a tiny hole that appears to have been spraying a mist of water since before we bought the house. The tech, Anthony, fixed the leak fast and gave us some good advice on how to handle the mold and water damage it caused. We…
Juan did an amazing job repairing my kitchen sink! He was professional, quick, and made sure everything was working properly before he left. I’m very happy with the service and would definitely recommend him!
Thanks for sending Jordan. He was efficient and spent time listening to what I thought the issue was. Didn’t feel rushed or over talked. Appreciated the service and the cost was appropriate for the service.
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.