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 cleaning
Clear ✕Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Cleaning” (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 cleaning
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.…
Always very professional and they take the time to make sure that I understand how the A/C system is working and I understand anything that needs to be done to the air handler or condenser. Rick, Gabrielle, Mike, and James have all been great, and I definitely recommend them. I'm updating this review in 2026. I've…
Justin was lovely! He came in, got straight to work, and took the time to explain everything to me. He was very professional, friendly, and made sure I understood what was going on throughout the process. I really appreciated his professionalism and great customer service. Thank you, Justin!
Excellent service and price. The technician came out the same day that I called and was able to inspect, clean and repair all three of my HVAC systems. Highly recommended.
UPDATE: Jesse performed our semi-annual maintenance thoroughly with care. Chris and the Bartlett team are great! Performed my semi-annual service promptly and efficiently. While performing the routine maintenance, he noted a few other items (condensation, dirty blower after construction, and recommended HEPA…
Blake came in and explained things in great detail and gave honest recommendations that made sense. At the end of the day we received a reasonable quote for things we knew needed to be done. More thank happy with our experience with Blake and Bartlett in general.
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.