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 plumbing leak detection
Clear ✕Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Plumbing leak detection” (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 plumbing leak detection
Isaih and Logan were awesome. Very friendly, efficient and informative. They found the leak and repaired it very quickly(with a little help from Trey). RTR....
Jordan Diaz plumber came out quickly and he was efficient and gave us great service. He was polite and very knowledgeable. I recommend your services to anyone in the future.
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!
We thought our water softening system was leaking, turns out it was a pipe in the wall with a tiny hole that appears to have been spraying a mist of water since before we bought the house. The tech, Anthony, fixed the leak fast and gave us some good advice on how to handle the mold and water damage it caused. We…
Juan did an amazing job repairing my kitchen sink! He was professional, quick, and made sure everything was working properly before he left. I’m very happy with the service and would definitely recommend him!
Thanks for sending Jordan. He was efficient and spent time listening to what I thought the issue was. Didn’t feel rushed or over talked. Appreciated the service and the cost was appropriate for the service.
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.