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 hvac system maintenance
Clear ✕Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “HVAC system 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 hvac system maintenance
We had our regular Fall check of our system with our regular HVAC tech, Mitchell. He is always pleasant and courteous, plus he has demonstrated more than once when servicing our HVAC that he really knows his stuff. He previously dealt with a leak due to a cracked drainage pipe from one of our two units. Mitchell is…
Emmanuel was such a help! He went above & beyond & made me feel very comfortable. He was knowledgeable, friendly, professional, kind-hearted, & trustworthy. And he got the job done!! 💯🤩👏🏻
The guys sent a heads up text when they were arriving. Which was good so we could go about our business until their designated arrival time. They were through and clean.
Willie was knowledgeable, polite, and quick. He analysed the problem with my gas heater for the upstairs zone, and replaced the filter which had become clogged with dust and lint. I would recommend Bartlett to anyone here in Marietta.
Technicians and office staff are always courteous and efficient. Willie Richardson was able to quickly diagnose and repair my A/C system. He explained things thoroughly and took care of it expeditiously. 5-stars.
Had an amazing experience with Bartlett Heating & Cooling today! We have original builder grade units that have finally had enough and need to be replaced. Mario and Jeff did an amazing job on explaining the situation and showing us the details of everything! They both then sat down and explained our options and…
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.