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 thermostat repair
Clear ✕- Hobaica Services (Phoenix) — 35 customers reviewed a thermostat repair job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $2,000+.
- Henson Mechanical Heating Air and Plumbing (Atlanta) — 31 customers reviewed a thermostat repair job here and gave it 4.97★ on average; 97% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1–200.
- Air Star Now (Houston) — 16 customers reviewed a thermostat repair job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1–200.
- Rolando's H.V.A.C. (Tampa) — 40 customers reviewed a thermostat repair job here and gave it 4.95★ on average; 95% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+.
- Reliance Heating & Air Conditioning (Phoenix) — 13 customers reviewed a thermostat repair job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,800–2,000.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Thermostat 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 thermostat repair
Alex came out today to work on an issue I was having with my 2 year old Honeywell wifi enabled thermostat. Alex was methodical in going through the process of elimination to diagnose the root cause of the problem. He even got on a call with me to Honeywell support, which resulted in Honeywell not only replacing, but…
Jeremy did a great job! Professional, to the point and got it done! No surprises!
Getting quick support from Andre Haygood and Kennie Picon when needed was quick and effective. Thank you guys so much for the great job you do.
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.
Danny was the best! After getting a new thermostat my air was blowing hot air on this Texas summer heat! Danny went above and beyond to diagnose the issue and replaced my thermostat with the old one so we could have cool air until my security company could send a replacement thermostat. I love that he tested…
Reliance is a great company. They are friendly and helpful when I call to schedule an appointment and they can always get me in quickly. The technicians let me know when they are on their way and are courteous and knowledgeable. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for an honest HVAC company!
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.