Quick answer
For HVAC companies with 1 to 15 technicians, GoHighLevel is the best value CRM. For larger HVAC operations with 15 or more techs and dedicated dispatch, ServiceTitan is more capable but significantly more expensive.
Automation that runs during peak season
During summer and winter peaks, your team is too busy to follow up manually. GHL handles missed calls, quote follow-up and maintenance reminders automatically.
What HVAC businesses need from a CRM
- Maintenance plan reminders sent automatically on schedule
- Seasonal tune-up campaigns before peak season
- Equipment replacement quote follow-up sequences
- Missed call text-back for emergency service calls
- Review requests after service calls
GoHighLevel for HVAC companies
The most valuable features for HVAC businesses are: missed call text-back for emergency calls (when someone calls at 2am because their AC stopped working, GHL responds within 60 seconds), seasonal campaigns to your full customer list, maintenance plan reminders, and equipment quote follow-up sequences that run automatically on day 1, day 4 and day 8.
Pros
- Seasonal campaign automation
- Missed call text-back for emergency calls
- Maintenance plan reminder automation
- Equipment quote follow-up sequences
- Review automation
Cons
- No HVAC-specific dispatching or routing
- No equipment or parts tracking
- Setup takes 2 to 4 weeks
ServiceTitan for HVAC companies
ServiceTitan is the most complete HVAC software available. It handles dispatching, technician scorecards, call recording, flat-rate pricing, parts inventory and detailed revenue reporting. The barrier is cost ($300 to $500 per month plus setup fees) and complexity. For companies with fewer than 10 technicians, it is almost always overkill.
Housecall Pro for HVAC companies
Housecall Pro sits between GoHighLevel and ServiceTitan. It handles scheduling, dispatching, invoicing and basic marketing automation. Easier to set up than ServiceTitan and works well for HVAC companies that need clean operational tools without complex marketing automation.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | GoHighLevel | ServiceTitan | Housecall Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $97/mo | $300+/mo | $79/mo |
| Missed call text-back | Built in | No | No |
| Seasonal campaigns | Full automation | Basic | Basic email only |
| Dispatching | Basic | Advanced | Good |
| Review automation | Best in class | Basic | Basic |
Which one to choose?
Choose GoHighLevel for 1 to 15 technicians where lead management and seasonal automation is the priority. Choose ServiceTitan for larger operations with dedicated office staff where operational management is the bottleneck.
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