Texas · HVAC
27 counties, 248+ cities, one rule: the pros we list hold active TDLR licenses and a pattern of finishing jobs the way they priced them.
Major metros first. Each page has a ranked short list, the local cost range, and the county it sits in so you can zoom out if your provider needs to come from next door.
Researching pricing first? HVAC cost in Houston has the local range and rebate stack.
Licensing is enforced by TDLR. Every provider we list in Texas holds an active license, and we note permit and market specifics on each city page.
Texas spans 4 IECC climate zones (2A-Hot-Humid, 2B-Hot-Dry, 3A-Warm-Humid, 4B-Mixed-Dry). Across 250 cities, the dominant HVAC profile is heat-pump-dominant: with median 3,000 heating degree days and 1,900 cooling degree days, the typical home is a strong candidate for an air-source heat pump — one unit handles both heating and cooling, and qualifies for utility + federal rebates.
CPS Energy (San Antonio) · CPS Energy Casa Verde Heat Pump Rebate — up to $2,500 for heat pumps
Austin Energy · Austin Energy Heat Pump Rebate — up to $2,200 for heat pumps
CenterPoint Energy (Texas) · CenterPoint Home Efficiency Heat Pump Rebate — up to $1,800 for heat pumps
All verified pros in Texas hold an active license with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Verify a contractor →
Open your city page to see top providers and local pricing context.
Use compare pages and best-of lists to narrow your short list fast.
Message two or three providers to compare price and availability in one sitting.
Every county has a dedicated page with market notes, participating providers, and links to nearby cities.
Crews near the state line often cover both sides — check the hub for your neighboring state if your Texas short list is thin or travel is long.
Top HVAC markets across the country. Each city has its own ranked short list and local pricing notes.
Texas HVAC contractors must hold an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor License from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) — either Class A (unlimited tonnage) or Class B (under 25 tons / 1.5M BTU heating). Verify at tdlr.texas.gov/LicenseSearch and confirm the license is Active, the $10,000 surety bond or equivalent is in place, and general liability insurance is current.
Yes. Most Texas providers offer free in-home or virtual estimates for residential HVAC work. Confirm this when you schedule.
Yes. Labor rates and equipment availability vary between metro areas and rural counties in Texas. Rural counties may have higher travel minimums. We break this out per city and county.
We cover 27 Texas counties with a dedicated research page for local providers and market notes, and we're expanding coverage regularly.
We'll match you to the two or three licensed pros in your city worth calling this week — and tell you what the job should actually cost locally.