The Best HVAC Contractors
We graded 67 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 79,234 Google reviews of 67 top-rated hvac contractors nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Best hvac contractors for a/c preventive maintenance
Clear ✕Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “A/C preventive maintenance” (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 a/c preventive maintenance
Evan Weaver was my assigned technician for ; today's visit. This tech was extremely professional, thorough, and did an amazingly comprehensive job. He explained potential options to me (for now and in the future), explained the potential benefits, and explained them in an order of priority which was really helpful.…
The Air Company is committed to excellence and will stick with it until the problem is solved. So grateful for a reliable company filled with kind and trustworthy service people from the office to the repair staff. Look no further. Call The Air Company today.
We have been with The Comfort Authority for over 10 years. We have received nothing but exceptional service! Whenever we have had a problem, they have come out the same day or first thing in the morning. When we were searching for a new air-conditioning system, we called many companies and The Comfort Authority was…
I have used One Hour for a few years now. They have always been professional, helpful, trustworthy, and efficient. I would recommend this company to anyone.
I’ve had my entire system redone by them, ducts and all. They stand by their work and have an extremely quick response time and do professional installs. Highly recommended!
Zac did a great job With fixing the problem in a quick and professional manner!
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100 and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of hvac contractors).
| # | Company | Grade | Satis · Relia · Craft · Value · Momen · Track · Accou | ★ | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A 83 | AAABBBD | 4.99 | $154 | |
| 2 | A 81 | AAABCBC | 5.00 | $212 | |
| 3 | A 80 | AA–ACFC | 5.00 | $305 | |
| 4 | B 79 | AACABCC | 4.99 | $114 | |
| 5 | B 73 | AADBBBC | 4.99 | $351 | |
| 6 | B 73 | BBABBDC | 4.97 | $154 | |
| 7 | B 72 | AACAADD | 4.97 | $283 | |
| 8 | B 70 | ABACDDB | 4.98 | $271 | |
| 9 | B 70 | AA–FADD | 4.97 | $295 | |
| 10 | B 69 | AAFABCD | 4.98 | $924 | |
| 11 | B 69 | AADABFC | 4.98 | $478 | |
| 12 | B 68 | AA–BDFC | 4.99 | $144 |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| 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% |
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.