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 swimming pool heater repair
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Hawkins Service Co. (Tampa) — 200 customers reviewed a swimming pool heater repair job here and gave it 4.89★ on average; 96% were 5★, 3% were 1–2★. Most paid $2,000+. 92% called the price fair.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Swimming pool heater 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 swimming pool heater repair
Hawkins Service Co.Quinton showed up in time and was very professional and through. Kept us apprised during the service and explained each step as he went along. Left the area nice and clean and everything back in order. Found no issues and explained all the process and any information for the systems
Hawkins Service Co.Arthur and Mike serviced my pool equipment today as part of my semi-annual maintenance contract with Hawkins Service Company. They both were professional, knowledgeable, detail oriented and patiently answered all of my questions. Arthur demonstrated a number of tasks that I could perform between their semi-annual…
Hawkins Service Co.Excellent service! Hawkins provided us with a new pool heater same day. Derrick was extremely professional, knowledgable, and experienced. He took his time to answer questions and explain the equipment. Highly recommend!
Hawkins Service Co.Outstanding service! Que was outstanding! Very knowledgeable! He goes the xtra mile!
Hawkins Service Co.I am extremely satisfied with the pool equipment installation. The installers were very knowledgeable and professional. I am not good at writing these reviews, so I normally don't fill them out. But they were so good that I had to let everyone looking for this type of work that you can trust this company.
Hawkins Service Co.Polite& took time to explain all services & options we had, including cost of repair. Will request him direct if we need repairs in the future. Highly recommend!
Price list: what each job costs
Low = 25th percentile, high = 75th. Tap a job for the best companies for it.
| 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% |
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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.