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 water heater installation
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Hobaica Services802
Hawkins Service Co.793
PV Heating, Cooling & Plumbing784
Cody & Sons Plumbing, Heating & Air765
Comfort Atlanta Heating & Air736
Champion HVAC & Plumbing727
The Comfort Authority718
Cool Air Mechanical70Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Water heater 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 water heater installation
The PV team showed up on time, exactly as scheduled. Completed the new tankless hot water heater replacement in about 4 hours. The installation looks fantastic. They cleaned the workspace, explained the installation and answered my questions. Very professional. Updated: We’ve now had PV out for a second plumbing…
The final resolution was great, everything is now working and not leaking. There was a few issues along the way with one of the technicians always being in a hurry. The comfort pump got totally encased in calcium and never worked the way it was advertised (speeding up the hot water to the faucets). We purchased a…
I had a great experience with their HVAC service! The team was professional, friendly, and punctual. They explained everything clearly, worked efficiently, and made sure everything was running properly before finishing the job.
Great customer service!!! The tankless water heater installation was done very nicely!!!
From appraisal estimate to installation Shawn and Trey were impressive individuals...Professional and courteous and extremely approachable! Trey took his time and prioritized quality over rushing through! First time using Hawkins and they have now become my go to for any of my housing needs! And pricing by the way…
Very professional and want to make sure things are done correctly! A pleasure to deal with! Definitely recommend
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 | Comfort Atlanta Heating & AirAtlanta, GA | A 83 | AAABBBD | 4.99 | $154 |
| 2 |  Air Patrol Air Conditioning & HeatingDallas, TX | A 81 | AAABCBC | 5.00 | $212 |
| 3 |  Bea Cool ACTampa, FL | A 80 | AA–ACFC | 5.00 | $305 |
| 4 |  The AC Team Heating & Cooling LLCPhoenix, AZ | B 79 | AACABCC | 4.99 | $114 |
| 5 |  Comfort One Air ConditioningPhoenix, AZ | B 73 | AADBBBC | 4.99 | $351 |
| 6 |  Promise Heating & AirPhoenix, AZ | B 73 | BBABBDC | 4.97 | $154 |
| 7 |  365 Heating And Air ConditioningDallas, TX | B 72 | AACAADD | 4.97 | $283 |
| 8 |  The Air Company of GAAtlanta, GA | B 70 | ABACDDB | 4.98 | $271 |
| 9 |  Vasiles Plumbing & HeatingPeabody, MA | B 70 | AA–FADD | 4.97 | $295 |
| 10 |  Six Star AC & RefrigerationPhoenix, AZ | B 69 | AAFABCD | 4.98 | $924 |
| 11 |  Air Conditioning Done Right LLCTampa, FL | B 69 | AADABFC | 4.98 | $478 |
| 12 |  Tampa AC Repair GuysTampa, FL | 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.