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 water heater installation
Clear ✕- Hobaica Services (Phoenix) — 40 customers reviewed a water heater installation job here and gave it 4.97★ on average; 98% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 93% called the price fair.
- Hawkins Service Co. (Tampa) — 76 customers reviewed a water heater installation job here and gave it 4.95★ on average; 97% were 5★, 1% were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 95% called the price fair.
- PV Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (Atlanta) — 63 customers reviewed a water heater installation job here and gave it 4.94★ on average; 98% were 5★, 2% were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 97% called the price fair.
- Cody & Sons Plumbing, Heating & Air (Dallas) — 29 customers reviewed a water heater installation job here and gave it 4.93★ on average; 97% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 100% called the price fair.
- Comfort Atlanta Heating & Air (Atlanta) — 3 customers reviewed a water heater installation job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Water heater installation” (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 water heater installation
The PV team showed up on time, exactly as scheduled. Completed the new tankless hot water heater replacement in about 4 hours. The installation looks fantastic. They cleaned the workspace, explained the installation and answered my questions. Very professional. Updated: We’ve now had PV out for a second plumbing…
The final resolution was great, everything is now working and not leaking. There was a few issues along the way with one of the technicians always being in a hurry. The comfort pump got totally encased in calcium and never worked the way it was advertised (speeding up the hot water to the faucets). We purchased a…
I had a great experience with their HVAC service! The team was professional, friendly, and punctual. They explained everything clearly, worked efficiently, and made sure everything was running properly before finishing the job.
Great customer service!!! The tankless water heater installation was done very nicely!!!
From appraisal estimate to installation Shawn and Trey were impressive individuals...Professional and courteous and extremely approachable! Trey took his time and prioritized quality over rushing through! First time using Hawkins and they have now become my go to for any of my housing needs! And pricing by the way…
Very professional and want to make sure things are done correctly! A pleasure to deal with! Definitely recommend
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.