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An SMS marketing agency for HVAC companies plans and runs the text messages a heating and cooling contractor sends to customers and leads. It collects opt-ins, texts back missed calls, sends appointment reminders, runs tune-up and maintenance plan campaigns before each season, and follows up on open estimates.
We kept only agencies whose own sites show an SMS or text campaign service and HVAC or home service work. Services, addresses, clients and prices were checked by hand on each firm's site. Seven of the nine are based in the United States, one in Canada, and one publishes no street address.
What are the best SMS marketing agencies for HVAC companies?
The nine external agencies below all sell SMS or text message campaigns on their own sites and show HVAC or home service work. Seven work only with HVAC or home service contractors, six name a client, and one publishes a monthly fee.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic runs SMS and text campaigns for HVAC companies through our growth marketing team, from opt-in capture and missed-call text-backs to tune-up, maintenance plan and estimate follow-up campaigns wired into the CRM. Every send is judged on booked jobs and renewed service plans rather than on open rates, so the messages that fill the schedule keep their place in the calendar.
Key Services: Growth Marketing, Paid Social, PPC, Meta Ads, SEO, Google Ads, Snapchat Ads, Amazon Ads, Reddit Ads, TikTok Ads, TikTok Shop, GEO-AEO, Webflow Design, Shopify Design, WordPress Design, UGC, Social Media Management, Pay Per Click Management, Marketing Analytics, Analytics Implementation & CDPs, Performance Branding, Performance 360° Audit, Programmatic Ads, OOH Ads, HR Marketing
Industries Served: eCommerce, SaaS, B2B, Construction Professionals, Home Services, SMEs, Health Spa & Wellness, Retail, Legal & Judicial Services, Food & Beverages, Pets, Fitness, Family & Children, Finance & Insurance, Travel, Non-Profits & Organizations, Furniture & Decoration
Notable Clients: WorldRemit, Jack & Jones, Ardene, L’Oréal, Sendwave, Nestlé, Airbnb. Serve Fortune 500 companies and smaller fast-paced startups.
Locations: Local US office, with the main HQ in San Francisco and notable offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Montreal, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney and more. Offices on five continents.
Pricing: Starting at USD $3,000 per month. Flexible and scalable plans at any time according to your enterprise needs. Book a call to learn more.
Great For: Mid-market to enterprise-level businesses requiring ongoing, on-tap growth and performance marketing services.
Website: Web Tonic
2. HVAC.Digital
About: HVAC.Digital is a growth-systems agency that works only with heating and cooling contractors, with Ontario as its primary market and clients across Canada. Its SMS program covers opt-in collection, speed-to-lead texts, appointment reminders and seasonal campaigns built to comply with CRTC and PIPEDA rules.
Key Services: SMS marketing, Maintenance plan marketing, Email marketing, CRM and automation, Google Ads, SEO and GEO
Industries Served: HVAC, Boilers, Heat pumps, Water heaters, Furnaces
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Ontario, Canada (no street address published)
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Canadian HVAC companies, Contractors selling maintenance plans, Shops that need CRTC-compliant texting
Website: HVAC.Digital
3. 7 Media Group
About: 7 Media Group is an Oklahoma City mobile marketing company, in business since 2009, that runs SMS and MMS messaging, short codes and loyalty programs for businesses in several industries. Its home services program sends HVAC tune-up and maintenance campaigns before peak season to fill the schedule.
Key Services: SMS and MMS messaging, Short codes, Mobile coupons, Loyalty rewards, Mobile web forms, Review and reputation
Industries Served: Home services, Automotive, Powersports, Restaurants, Retail
Notable Clients: On-Cue, University of Oklahoma, Buffalo Wild Wings
Locations: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: HVAC companies wanting seasonal text campaigns, Businesses needing short codes and MMS, Multi-location brands running loyalty programs
Website: 7 Media Group
4. LonarX
About: LonarX is a Colorado agency for home service contractors that publishes no street address on its site. It builds and runs the whole SMS engine for HVAC and other trades, from compliant opt-in collection and appointment reminders to reactivation campaigns, on a flat monthly plan.
Key Services: SMS marketing, AI call receptionist, Website development, Google Business Profile, Reputation management, Social media advertising
Industries Served: HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Roofing, Landscaping
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Colorado (no street address published)
Pricing: USD $297/month (managed SMS)
Great For: Small HVAC shops wanting a flat fee, Contractors reactivating dormant customers, Owners who want reminders automated
Website: LonarX
5. HVAC Digital Marketing
About: HVAC Digital Marketing is a Phoenix agency headquartered on North Central Avenue that works only with HVAC companies. Its email and text follow-up texts back missed calls and keeps chasing open estimates, and Bear Creek Heating and Air Conditioning and Aire Serv appear among the companies it has worked with.
Key Services: Email and SMS follow-up, HVAC SEO, Google Ads, Meta ads, Websites, Lead generation
Industries Served: HVAC, HVAC franchises, Multi-location HVAC, Residential services, Home services
Notable Clients: Bear Creek Heating and Air Conditioning, Aire Serv Heating and Air Conditioning, McClintock Heating and Cooling, All Star Heating and Cooling
Locations: Phoenix, Arizona
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: HVAC shops losing open estimates, Franchise locations, Multi-branch HVAC operators
Website: HVAC Digital Marketing
6. 6th Man Marketing
About: 6th Man Marketing is a Mason, Ohio agency that works month to month with plumbing, HVAC and electrical companies nationwide. It sets up and manages automated email and SMS campaigns built to drive repeat bookings, and My Plumber Now appears among its clients.
Key Services: Email and SMS campaigns, Google Ads and Local Service Ads, SEO, Website design, Reputation management, CRM and attribution cleanup
Industries Served: HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Landscaping, Remodeling
Notable Clients: My Plumber Now, It's On Electrical, Clarksburg Plumbing
Locations: Mason, Ohio
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Trades wanting month-to-month terms, Shops on a field service CRM, Owners who want repeat bookings
Website: 6th Man Marketing
7. Delta Marketing
About: Delta Marketing is a home service marketing agency that builds trade-specific programs for contractors nationwide and publishes no street address on its site. Its automation team runs SMS marketing, email follow-up and CRM workflows next to SEO and paid ads for HVAC, plumbing and roofing companies.
Key Services: SMS marketing, Email marketing, CRM automation, SEO, Paid advertising, Web design
Industries Served: HVAC, Plumbing, Roofing, Landscaping, Moving
Notable Clients: Let's Get Moving
Locations: No street address published
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Contractors wanting SEO and SMS together, Shops adding AI callers and review flows, Owners who want leads routed to booked jobs
Website: Delta Marketing
8. AZL Marketing
About: AZL Marketing is a Miami digital growth and web agency that builds websites, search programs and CRM automation for contractors and other local businesses. Its contractor system sends instant SMS replies, missed-call text-backs and day 1, 3, 7 and 14 estimate follow-ups for HVAC companies and other trades.
Key Services: Email and SMS drips, CRM and AI automations, Web design and development, SEO, Ads management, Brand strategy
Industries Served: Contractors, Home services, Gyms and studios, Restaurants, Professional firms
Notable Clients: Budget Construction, Primal Fit Miami
Locations: Miami, Florida
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Contractors slow to answer new leads, Shops wanting a new site plus automation, Owners who want estimate follow-up automated
Website: AZL Marketing
9. Scale Your Offers
About: Scale Your Offers, the trading name of Ads and Funnels LLC, is an Oakdale, Minnesota agency for residential and commercial HVAC companies. It runs the whole email and text operation for its clients, contacting past customers, expired service contracts and unanswered quotes.
Key Services: Email and text campaigns, Past customer follow-up, Media buying, Copywriting, Funnel builds, Fractional CMO
Industries Served: Residential HVAC, Commercial HVAC, Home services, Service contracts, Installations
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Oakdale, Minnesota
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: HVAC companies doing USD $500K to $10M, Shops with lapsed service contracts, Owners wanting more install calls
Website: Scale Your Offers
10. ServiceHawk
About: ServiceHawk is a home services marketing agency on Highway 22 West in Madisonville, Louisiana that works with established electrical, generator and HVAC contractors. It builds and manages SMS and email campaigns for service reminders, promotions, review requests and reactivation offers, and Tackle Electrical & HVAC Contractor appears among its clients.
Key Services: SMS and email marketing, Marketing automation, Website design, Local SEO, Pay per click, Local Service Ads
Industries Served: HVAC, Electrical, Generators, Plumbing, Home services
Notable Clients: Tackle Electrical & HVAC Contractor, Craig's Electrical & Generators
Locations: Madisonville, Louisiana
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Established HVAC and electrical contractors, Generator dealers, Shops reviving cold estimates
Website: ServiceHawk
Quick Comparison Table
| Agency | Key Specialty | Starting Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Web Tonic | Full-Service Performance Marketing | USD $3,000/mo | Mid-market to Enterprise (local US office) |
| 2. HVAC.Digital | Compliant SMS programs for Canadian HVAC contractors | Quote-based | Canadian HVAC companies |
| 3. 7 Media Group | SMS, MMS and short-code campaigns | Quote-based | HVAC companies wanting seasonal text campaigns |
| 4. LonarX | Fully managed SMS for HVAC and trades | USD $297/month (managed SMS) | Small HVAC shops wanting a flat fee |
| 5. HVAC Digital Marketing | Text and email follow-up for HVAC estimates | Quote-based | HVAC shops losing open estimates |
| 6. 6th Man Marketing | Managed email and SMS for trades | Quote-based | Trades wanting month-to-month terms |
| 7. Delta Marketing | SMS and CRM automation for contractors | Quote-based | Contractors wanting SEO and SMS together |
| 8. AZL Marketing | Instant SMS replies and estimate follow-up | Quote-based | Contractors slow to answer new leads |
| 9. Scale Your Offers | Past-customer email and text campaigns for HVAC | Quote-based | HVAC companies doing USD $500K to $10M |
| 10. ServiceHawk | SMS reminders and reactivation for contractors | Quote-based | Established HVAC and electrical contractors |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose an SMS marketing agency for my HVAC company?
Ask to see the actual messages the agency sends for HVAC clients, from missed-call text-backs to tune-up reminders, and how they connect to your CRM or field service software. Check how it collects consent and registers your number for business texting. Trade specialists such as HVAC Digital Marketing, HVAC.Digital and ServiceHawk know the seasonal calendar, while 7 Media Group brings short codes and MMS from wider mobile marketing work.
How much does HVAC SMS marketing cost?
Only one of the nine external agencies publishes a fee: LonarX lists a flat USD $297 a month for its managed SMS service. The others quote against scope. Expect the price to depend on list size, message volume, carrier and software fees, how many campaigns are written each month and whether texting is bundled with email, ads or SEO. Ask for message fees and management to be shown as separate lines.
What is the difference between an SMS tool and a managed SMS agency?
A texting tool gives you the software and leaves the strategy, writing and timing to your office staff. A managed agency segments your customer list, writes the messages, sets up automations such as estimate follow-up on days 1, 3, 7 and 14, and reports on booked jobs. AZL Marketing and LonarX both run these automations for contractors, while Scale Your Offers handles the whole email and text operation for HVAC clients.
How quickly can text campaigns bring in HVAC jobs?
Missed-call text-backs and estimate follow-up can recover jobs within the first weeks, because they act on leads you already have. Seasonal tune-up and maintenance plan campaigns work best when sent before the first heat wave or cold snap, so plan them a month ahead. Give a new program at least one full season, and track booked jobs, renewed plans and opt-out rates rather than clicks alone.
Should I hire a local agency or a national HVAC specialist?
Text campaigns run online, so the agency can be anywhere, but it must follow the rules where your customers live. US contractors need consent under the TCPA and carrier 10DLC registration, while Canadian contractors fall under CASL and CRTC rules, which HVAC.Digital builds around in Ontario. 6th Man Marketing in Ohio, ServiceHawk in Louisiana and HVAC Digital Marketing in Phoenix all serve contractors outside their own city.
Choosing an SMS Marketing Agency for HVAC Companies
Start with the jobs you want to fill. Decide whether texts should recover missed calls, close open estimates, sell maintenance plans or fill slow weeks. Each goal needs different messages, timing and lists, so rank them before you talk to any agency.
Check HVAC proof on each agency's own site. All nine external agencies sell SMS or text campaigns, seven work only with HVAC or home service contractors, and six name a client. Ask to see real message flows.
Settle consent and software before the first send. Confirm who registers your number, collects opt-ins and connects the texts to your CRM. Our growth marketing team scopes it the same way.
Judge the texts on booked jobs. Track booked jobs, renewed plans and opt-outs over a full season. Compare our lists of SMS marketing agencies, HVAC email marketing agencies and HVAC marketing automation agencies, or read our latest articles.
