For heating & cooling contractors

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When the AC dies in July, homeowners pick the company that looks responsive and reliable. SmallBizReply drafts replies that highlight your speed and care, even during peak season.

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Businesses that respond to reviews tend to see higher ratings and more reviews over time.

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When someone searches “hvac repair near me”, are you on the map?

Google steers customers toward the most engaged businesses — strong ratings and reviews that get answered. Leave them unanswered and you slide down the list, behind businesses that simply reply. Here’s the same business before and after SmallBizReply.

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1

ClimatePro Heating & Air

4.6(587)
Responds to reviews
2

Comfort Zone HVAC

4.5(342)
Responds to reviews
3

Allseason Air Solutions

4.3(188)
Responds to reviews
4

Peak Mechanical

4.2(110)
Responds to reviews
4 more places
9

Evergreen Heating & Air

You
4.0(88)
Rarely responds · 7% reply rate

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hvac repair near me

7% → 100%

review response rate

4.04.6

average rating

#9 → #1

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Your customer just left a review on Google. Without SmallBizReply, it sits unanswered — hurting your ranking and trust.

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Sandra L.

1 review

a week ago

Our AC quit during the first heat wave and they had a tech out within three hours. Fixed a failed capacitor and had us cool again before dinner. Lifesavers.

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Cool down a hot complaint before it spreads

A bad experience during a heat wave feels twice as frustrating. A prompt, empathetic reply shows future customers you stand behind your work in any season.

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Gregory W.

1 review

yesterday

Paid for a 'fix' that lasted two days before the AC died again, and now they want another service fee to come back out. Total waste of money during the hottest week of the year.

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Response from the owner

Gregory, I'm sorry — a repair that fails in two days isn't a repair, and asking you to pay another fee for that is not how we operate. I'm the owner and I want to fix this personally: there will be no additional charge to come back out, and I'd like to send a senior tech to fully diagnose what was missed the first time. Please reach me directly through our website or ask for me by name. You trusted us during the hottest week of the year, and we owe you a working system. Thank you for giving us the chance to make it right.

Why this works

The reply acknowledges the problem, avoids being defensive, explains what's being fixed, and offers a concrete make-good. Future customers reading this see a business that cares.

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Sandra L.

Our AC quit during the first heat wave and they had a tech out within three hours. Fixed a failed capacitor and had us cool again before dinner. Lifesavers.

Kevin B.

Signed up for their seasonal maintenance plan and it's already paid off. Tech caught a refrigerant leak before it turned into a big repair.

Monica D.

Good install on our new furnace. Crew was professional, though scheduling took a couple tries to lock in a date.

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Emily

1 review

2 days ago

Loved the lattes and the cozy vibe! The food took a while though.

REPLIED WITH SMALLBIZREPLY
Response from the owner

Hi Emily, thanks so much for the kind words! We're thrilled you loved the lattes and the vibe. Sorry about the wait on food — we're adding a second kitchen line next month to speed things up during peak hours. Can't wait to welcome you back!

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¡Hola Emily, muchas gracias por tus amables palabras! Nos encanta saber que disfrutaste los cafés con leche y el ambiente. Lamentamos la espera con la comida — el próximo mes añadiremos una segunda línea de cocina para agilizar los tiempos en horas pico. ¡No vemos la hora de recibirte de nuevo!

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Overview of your reviews and performance

Total Reviews

6

Avg Rating

3.8

Response Rate

100%

Replies Saved

6

Tone

Reply Length

Custom Instructions

Google Business Profile

Connected — sync reviews from your Google listing

Performance History

Weekly snapshots of your review metrics

+9

new reviews since joining

10% → 77%

response rate improvement

4.4

current average rating

Total Reviews

38
Feb 1
39
Feb 8
39
Feb 15
40
Joined
43
Mar 1
46
Mar 8
48
Mar 15

Response Rate

8%
Feb 1
10%
Feb 8
12%
Feb 15
45%
Joined
72%
Mar 1
91%
Mar 8
100%
Mar 15
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Reviews

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Google Reviews
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Sandra L.

1 review

4 days ago

Our AC quit during the first heat wave and they had a tech out within three hours. Fixed a failed capacitor and had us cool again before dinner. Lifesavers.

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Kevin B.

1 review

a week ago

Signed up for their seasonal maintenance plan and it's already paid off. Tech caught a refrigerant leak before it turned into a big repair.

M

Monica D.

1 review

2 weeks ago

Good install on our new furnace. Crew was professional, though scheduling took a couple tries to lock in a date.

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Raj P.

1 review

3 weeks ago

Honest diagnosis. Another company told me I needed a whole new system; these folks fixed a faulty sensor for a fraction of the cost.

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Beth A.

1 review

3 weeks ago

The repair worked but the tech tracked mud through the hallway and didn't wear shoe covers. Small thing but it bugged me.

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Gregory W.

1 review

yesterday

Paid for a 'fix' that lasted two days before the AC died again, and now they want another service fee to come back out. Total waste of money during the hottest week of the year.

With SmallBizReply
Google Reviews
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Sandra L.

1 review

4 days ago

Our AC quit during the first heat wave and they had a tech out within three hours. Fixed a failed capacitor and had us cool again before dinner. Lifesavers.

REPLIED WITH SMALLBIZREPLY
Response from the owner· Just now

Thank you, Sandra! A dead AC in a heat wave is the worst, so we're thrilled we could get a tech to you within a few hours and have you cool again by dinner. We appreciate you choosing Evergreen Heating & Air!

K

Kevin B.

1 review

a week ago

Signed up for their seasonal maintenance plan and it's already paid off. Tech caught a refrigerant leak before it turned into a big repair.

REPLIED WITH SMALLBIZREPLY
Response from the owner· Just now

We love hearing this, Kevin! Catching a refrigerant leak early is exactly what the maintenance plan is for, and it saves you a much bigger headache down the road. Thanks for being a member!

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Monica D.

1 review

2 weeks ago

Good install on our new furnace. Crew was professional, though scheduling took a couple tries to lock in a date.

REPLIED WITH SMALLBIZREPLY
Response from the owner· Just now

Thanks, Monica! We're glad the furnace install crew treated you well. You're right that scheduling took a few tries — we're adding office staff for the busy season to make booking easier. We appreciate your patience!

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Raj P.

1 review

3 weeks ago

Honest diagnosis. Another company told me I needed a whole new system; these folks fixed a faulty sensor for a fraction of the cost.

REPLIED WITH SMALLBIZREPLY
Response from the owner· Just now

Thank you, Raj! We'd rather fix the actual problem than sell a system you don't need. We're glad a simple sensor swap got you back up and running. Honesty is the whole point for us.

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Beth A.

1 review

3 weeks ago

The repair worked but the tech tracked mud through the hallway and didn't wear shoe covers. Small thing but it bugged me.

REPLIED WITH SMALLBIZREPLY
Response from the owner· Just now

That's a fair callout, Beth, and I'm sorry — shoe covers are part of our standard, and we dropped the ball. I've shared this with the crew as a reminder. Thank you for the feedback, and we'd be glad to take extra care on your next visit.

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Gregory W.

1 review

yesterday

Paid for a 'fix' that lasted two days before the AC died again, and now they want another service fee to come back out. Total waste of money during the hottest week of the year.

REPLIED WITH SMALLBIZREPLY
Response from the owner· Just now

Gregory, I'm sorry — a repair that fails in two days isn't a repair, and asking you to pay another fee for that is not how we operate. I'm the owner and I want to fix this personally: there will be no additional charge to come back out, and I'd like to send a senior tech to fully diagnose what was missed the first time. Please reach me directly through our website or ask for me by name. You trusted us during the hottest week of the year, and we owe you a working system. Thank you for giving us the chance to make it right.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does SmallBizReply reply to my reviews?

Once you connect your Google Business Profile, SmallBizReply automatically detects new reviews, writes a thoughtful reply in your voice, and posts it directly to Google — all without you lifting a finger.

Will the replies sound like me?

Yes! During setup you choose a tone (warm, casual, professional, or witty), a reply length, and can add custom instructions like "always mention our weekend brunch" or "sign off as The Rosie's Team."

What about negative reviews?

SmallBizReply handles them with care — acknowledging the concern, apologizing where appropriate, and offering to make it right. 34% of unhappy reviewers update their rating after a thoughtful response.

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