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 portable a/c services
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Momentum AC & Electric (Tampa) — 68 customers reviewed a portable a/c services job here and gave it 4.94★ on average; 96% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $300–400. 95% called the price fair.
All Star A/C, Plumbing & Electrical (Houston) — 7 customers reviewed a portable a/c services job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
Rolando's H.V.A.C. (Tampa) — 3 customers reviewed a portable a/c services job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+.
Henson Mechanical Heating Air and Plumbing (Atlanta) — 3 customers reviewed a portable a/c services job here and gave it 4.67★ on average; 67% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Portable A/C services” (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 portable a/c services
Momentum AC & ElectricExtremely professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. Hector did our plenum rebuild and he was fantastic.
Rolando's H.V.A.C.Rolando quoted a Goodman AC for my home in South Tampa in 2024. At the time, his price was very competitive and his reviews were stellar. The job was a difficult one with unforeseen challenges: a tight attic, old ductwork, and what turned out to be a defective AC unit. Rolando's team spent countless hours…
Momentum AC & ElectricGreat communication thru process. Timely assessment. Reasonable price. My new AC vendor. Thanks Ray!
Momentum AC & ElectricHector is the man! I had been having issues with one of my rooms not cooling and hector came out and made short work of the problem! Thank you guys.
Momentum AC & ElectricJeremiah, Sergio and Mike have all stopped by in my home to repair the ac on multiple occasions over the past month. They have been not only great at finding the problem and fixing it, but also very respectful of the home and always offering to clean up if a mess was made. Truly great people to talk to and they go the extra mile!
Momentum AC & ElectricI am truly grateful and sincerely appreciate Mr\. Michael G\. for taking the time to come out, thoroughly explain the issues with my AC system, and demonstrate great patience throughout the process\. His honesty and clear communication allowed me to fully understand the problem and ultimately have it resolved\. I…
Price list: what each job costs
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| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Comfort Atlanta Heating & AirExperts Score 83💲Best value
Bea Cool ACvalue better than 99% of peers🛠️Best workmanship
Just-N-Time AC and Heatingcraft better than 99%🛡️Most reliable
Comfort One Air Conditioning0% 1–2★ in 2 years📈Rising star
Dynamic Flow AC & Heating5.00★ in the last 12 months💬Most responsive owner
Air Titans HVACreplies to 100% of 1–3★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.