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Answering Service for HVAC Companies

HVAC is the most phone-dependent trade there is. When a system quits on the hottest or coldest night of the year, the homeowner doesn't wait for a callback — they call down the list until somebody picks up. If your techs are on a roof or in an attic, that somebody is usually your competitor.

Why HVAC Calls Are Different

  • Peaks are brutal: a heat wave or cold snap can triple call volume in a day.
  • Emergency calls are high value — a system replacement can be $8,000 or more.
  • Maintenance-plan customers expect a fast answer and will switch if they don't get one.
  • Most calls come in early morning and evening, exactly when techs are driving or on a job.

What An HVAC Answering Service Should Do

  • Answer in your company name on the first ring, day or night.
  • Ask the right questions: no heat or no cool, system age, any smell of gas, address and best callback number.
  • Flag true emergencies (gas smell, no heat with elderly or infants at home) and text you immediately.
  • Book routine tune-ups and estimates into open slots instead of taking a message.
  • Send you a clean summary of every call so nothing is lost.

AI Receptionist vs. A Traditional Call Center

Traditional call centers charge per minute or per call and often read from a generic script. An AI receptionist like Nicole answers instantly, never puts a caller on hold during a heat-wave rush, and asks exactly the questions you set. Because she handles many calls at once, your busiest day costs the same as your quietest.

What It Costs

Every plan includes a 7-day free trial. Nothing is charged until the trial ends, and you can cancel anytime. Plans start at $99/month (250 minutes) plus a one-time $99 setup fee that only applies if you stay. Most HVAC shops make the monthly cost back with one saved repair call. Call (415) 413-5576 to hear Nicole answer.

Simple pricing, no contracts

7-day free trial on every plan · Cancel anytime · No contracts. Start on Starter — $99/month. Growth and Extreme Pro are direct upgrades. Pick the call volume that fits your business.

Starter

STARTER

$99/month

$99 one-time setup fee

250 AI minutes/month

7-day free trial · Cancel anytime

  • AI receptionist
  • Lead capture
  • Message taking
  • FAQ handling
  • Spam protection
  • Custom call instructions

Growth

⭐ MOST POPULAR

$199/month

$199 one-time setup fee

500 AI minutes/month

7-day free trial · Cancel anytime

  • Everything in Starter, plus:
  • Appointment booking
  • More advanced call handling
  • Warm transfers
  • Additional customization

Extreme Pro

EXTREME PRO

$299/month

$299 one-time setup fee

1,000 AI minutes/month

7-day free trial · Cancel anytime

  • Everything in Growth, plus:
  • Advanced call routing
  • Expanded customization
  • Additional business training
  • Priority setup/support

7-day free trial on every plan · Cancel anytime · No contracts

Compare all plans →Or call (415) 413-5576

Frequently asked questions

Can Nicole tell an HVAC emergency from a routine call?

Yes. You choose the rules — for example gas smell, no heat below freezing, or no cooling for vulnerable callers — and those calls are texted to you right away.

Will callers know they're talking to AI?

Nicole sounds natural and answers in your business name. If a caller asks, she's honest that she's an AI receptionist for your company.

Can it handle heat-wave call spikes?

Yes. Nicole answers many calls at the same time, so nobody gets a busy signal or hold music.

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