Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best HVAC Contractors

We graded 113 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

$328typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
97%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.90★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1.9%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 117,533 Google reviews of 113 top-rated HVAC contractors nationwide. Updated November 1, 2026.

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1Willard Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing logoWillard Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing★ 5.00 on this job69 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Light fixture installation”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%69Overall Experts Score 20%84Job match= 96Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.90★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.96
2Hobaica Services logoHobaica Services★ 5.00 on this job18 jobs reviewedusually $600–800How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Light fixture installation”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%18Overall Experts Score 20%91Job match= 88Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.90★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.88
3Hawkins Service Co. logoHawkins Service Co.★ 5.00 on this job15 jobs reviewedusually $300–400How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Light fixture installation”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%15Overall Experts Score 20%83Job match= 85Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.90★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.85
4Godby Heating Plumbing Electrical logoGodby Heating Plumbing Electrical★ 5.00 on this job11 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Light fixture installation”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%11Overall Experts Score 20%85Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.90★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.83
5Fuse HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing logoFuse HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing★ 5.00 on this job5 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Light fixture installation”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%5Overall Experts Score 20%84Job match= 78Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.90★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.78
6Estes Services logoEstes Services★ 4.20 on this job5 jobs reviewedusually $1–100How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Light fixture installation”:Stars on this job 55%4.20★Number of such jobs 25%5Overall Experts Score 20%86Job match= 54Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.90★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.54

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Light fixture 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 light fixture installation

CelesteLocal Guide · 308 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a day ago★★★★★
Willard Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing logoWillard Heating, Cooling, & Plumb…

Awesome! They showed up on time. They kept me informed and consulted me regarding how to install fixtures. I would highly recommend.

Light fixture installation
RobertLocal Guide · 477 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 days ago★★★★★
Hawkins Service Co. logoHawkins Service Co.

Great company! Knowledgeable techs, reasonable prices. They are always honest about what needs to be fixed right now, what will need to be fixed next visit and what they recommend to improve the systems performance.

HVAC system maintenanceElectrical wiring installationLight fixture installation
Chad3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a month ago★★★★★
Hobaica Services logoHobaica Services

We do everything plumbing, electric and HVAC through Hobaica. We wouldn't use anyone else. Quick scheduling of service. Knowledgeable service techs. They are ALWAYS on time for appts. Most importantly, they deliver peace of mind, which can't be purchased.

A/C system repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Karen8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Estes Services logoEstes Services

Excellent service. Evan was knowledgeable, experienced, professional, and friendly. Highly recommend.

Reasonable priceLight fixture installation
ManinaLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a week ago★★★★★
Willard Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing logoWillard Heating, Cooling, & Plumb…

Peyton Arnold serviced and checked out my heater today he did a great job was very personable and I will ask for him next time

Paid $300–400Reasonable priceLight fixture installationService not listed
Gage12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a week ago★★★★★
Willard Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing logoWillard Heating, Cooling, & Plumb…

Jose was exceptional getting us set up with a chandelier install. He is professional and personable - a great combination!

Paid $1,800–2,000Reasonable priceLight fixture installation

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of HVAC contractors).

#CompanyScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps.Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1Air Patrol Air Conditioning & Heating logoAir Patrol Air Conditioning & HeatingDallas, TXA 100How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–5.00$212
2Comfort One Air Conditioning logoComfort One Air ConditioningPhoenix, AZA 100How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–4.99$351
3Bea Cool AC logoBea Cool ACTampa, FLA 100How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AA–5.00$305
4Air Solutions LLC | Heating HVAC Air Conditioning logoAir Solutions LLC | Heating HVAC Air ConditioningFair Lawn, NJA 100How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–5.00$322
5Cyclone Heating and Air Conditioning Forney, TX logoCyclone Heating and Air Conditioning Forney, TXTalty, TXA 100How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–5.00$490
6Promax Service Group logoPromax Service GroupSunnyvale, CAA 100How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AA–5.00$1.2k
7Baker-Jones Co. Inc logoBaker-Jones Co. IncHouston, TXA 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%98+53.5Reliability 24%99+24Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 99Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.97$251
8Alpha Heating & Cooling logoAlpha Heating & CoolingDallas, TXA 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–4.99$135
9The AC Team Heating & Cooling LLC logoThe AC Team Heating & Cooling LLCPhoenix, AZA 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%99+54Reliability 24%100+24.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 99Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.99$114
10Six Star AC & Refrigeration logoSix Star AC & RefrigerationPhoenix, AZA 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–4.98$924
11Comfort Atlanta Heating & Air logoComfort Atlanta Heating & AirAtlanta, GAA 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–4.99$154
12Tampa AC Repair Guys logoTampa AC Repair GuysTampa, FLA 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AA–4.99$144

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this.TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this.FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
HVAC system maintenance$37$135$29598%
A/C system maintenance$39$192$39398%
HVAC system repair$205$406$95996%
A/C system repair$216$383$80797%
Install AC$1.6k$2.1k$3.2k98%
Heating system maintenance$39$124$25198%
Heating system installation$1.4k$1.9k$2.8k98%
Repair HVAC$224$359$53596%
Heating system repair$161$453$1.2k97%
Installation$1.1k$2.1k$2.8k99%
Install thermostat$50$148$43798%
HVAC duct & vent installation$1.2k$1.9k$2.8k95%

HVAC Contractors at a glance

How the 113 HVAC contractors we rated compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A10593%
  • Grade B76%
  • Grade C11%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up8071%
  • 4.80–4.89★2724%
  • 4.60–4.79★44%
  • Below 4.60★22%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality22,37820%
  • Professionalism27,63324%
  • Responsiveness23,45921%
  • Punctuality23,09820%
  • Value16,77115%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price6,30133%
  • Reasonable10,64856%
  • Overpriced5893%
  • Not sure1,4898%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

2025
2026

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.

Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.