ClickSmith
HVAC Contractors
HVAC marketing that evens out the peak-and-trough year
When the aircon dies in a 38°C heatwave, top-of-Google wins.
HVAC marketing has to fix feast or famine, massive peak/trough swings between heatwaves and shoulder seasons. We build the Google Ads, GBP and recurring-service engine that smooths revenue across the year.
- 6 yearsof lead generation experience
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Shoalhavenbased locally, working with tradies Australia-wide
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Month-to-monthyou own your site, ad accounts and Google Business Profile
- Benchmark reportAustralian tradie lead costs, 2026
What your customers actually type into Google
They type the system, the house size and the rebate. Plenty want to fix what they've got.
Where they actually shortlist
Daikin sends buyers to a postcode "Find a Dealer" tool listing 450+ independently owned Specialist Dealers. Dealer? Show the badge; brand-first buyers arrive sold. HiPages promises homeowners "up to 3 free quotes" and says over 100,000 jobs are posted a month. A marketplace job is a three-way price fight.
The insider referral channel
Property managers and volume builders. Tenants don't pick the installer, the PM does, across the whole rent roll. Builders pick the ducted system before the buyer sees the plans. Both buy again.
What wins the job right now (Victoria)
Victoria's rental energy standards are now regulation. From 1 March 2027, every new lease needs fixed cooling in the main living area (3-star cooling for a split). A heater that dies beyond repair must be replaced with efficient fixed electric heating. One reverse cycle unit ticks both. By July 2030, every rental needs cooling. Build a landlord page: compliant system, fixed price, in before the next lease. Send it to every local PM.
"Should we pay for marketplace leads in summer?"
No. In a heatwave your own ads are already pulling calls; that's where extra budget belongs. A HiPages lead then is a three-way price fight for a job you can't crew. Use marketplaces in the March–May trough, when a three-way quote beats an empty van.
Sources
| What they're thinking | What they type |
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| "Which system do I need?" | split system or ducted reverse cycle |
| "What will it cost for our place?" | ducted air conditioning cost 4 bedroom house nsw |
| "Is there money back?" | air conditioning rebate nsw |
| "Keep the ducts, swap the unit?" | can you upgrade ducted air conditioning |
| "It's getting worse." | ducted air conditioning leaking water from ceiling |
By Muhammad Furqan · Last updated
Where do HVAC contractors get leads in Australia?
Here is where HVAC contractors in Australia find work, what each source costs and why it fits the trade.
| Lead source | Cost | Why it works for HVAC contractors |
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| Google Business Profile | Free | Breakdown and 'air con repair near me' searches |
| Google Ads with call assets | You set the daily budget | Captures heatwave demand fast |
| Service contracts | Free | Evens out the peak-and-trough year |
| Builders and property managers | Free | Install and maintenance work |
| HiPages | $139 to $649 a month plus GST; each lead goes to up to 3 businesses | Install volume |
Prices are from each platform's own pricing pages, checked October 2026. For a full comparison see the best lead platforms for tradies.
Why marketing for HVAC contractors is different
HVAC is one of the most seasonal trades in Australia. Summer heatwaves and winter cold snaps drive demand spikes, but the contractors who win consistently are the ones whose Google rankings, GBP profile, Google Ads, and service-contract base keep them busy when the weather isn't doing the marketing for them. ClickSmith builds the year-round demand engine.
The HVAC Contractor Pain Points
The four problems killing your pipeline right now
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Shoulder-season cliff: half the year is dead unless you plan it
Most HVAC contractors ride the heatwave/cold snap waves and panic in between. Off-season pipeline (service contracts, commercial work, system upgrades) needs deliberate engineering, it doesn't happen by accident.
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Emergency searches are won in seconds, not minutes
When someone's aircon dies in a heatwave, they call the first three Google results. If you're below the fold, you don't ring. GBP and Google Ads visibility is the difference between a $400 service call and silence.
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Service contracts are gold, but most operators never sell them
Every HVAC contractor has hundreds of past customers. Most never get a service-reminder email. Annual reminders typically convert at 18-30%, that's recurring revenue from leads you already paid to acquire.
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Brand confusion: customers don't know Daikin from Dimplex
When buyers can't tell brands apart, they default to price. Buyer-education content positions your brand expertise as the actual differentiator.
How HVAC contractors' customers actually find you
Channels ranked by typical priority for HVAC contractors, based on AU industry data and our own client work, not generic 'do everything' advice.
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Primary
Google search ads with call assets
Heatwave searches convert in minutes. Google Ads visibility is the single biggest emergency-capture lever.
AU HVAC Google Ads CPC typically $8-50 depending on competition.
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Primary
Google Business Profile + local SEO
'Aircon installer [suburb]' is the highest-intent residential search. GBP top-3 placement wins or loses you the call.
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High
Service-contract email engine (recurring revenue)
Past customers are the cheapest source of new revenue. This isn't a lead channel, it's a retention engine. Annual reminders typically convert at 18-30%.
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High
Commercial outreach + LinkedIn
Commercial HVAC averages 5-10x residential job size. Filling commercial through summer and winter cushions residential troughs.
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Supporting
Facebook ads (pre-season urgency)
Pre-summer service-tune-up and early-winter heating campaigns work in the planning windows before peak.
The 3 services that matter most for HVAC contractors
We could sell you 12 services. For HVAC contractors, these three move the needle.
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Local SEO + GBP Setup
Emergency searches won in your service area. Suburb pages, GBP weekly posts, schema markup.
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Service Contract Email Engine
Automated service reminders, system-age upgrade prompts, and warranty-renewal sequences for past customers.
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Commercial Outreach (LinkedIn + cold email)
B2B funnel for retail, hospitality, office and strata customers, flattens seasonal residential swings.
See how we run SEO for tradies and Google Ads for tradies.
Lead generation for HVAC contractors
Marketing brings the right jobs to your door over time. If you want leads now, we start with Google Ads and a landing page built for your trade. Real enquiries in your trade and your area, from your own ads, profile and website. No bidding against other HVAC contractors for the same enquiry.
Prefer to talk? Call 0493 531 857
What good looks like
A NSW HVAC contractor, 4-8 staff, residential-heavy with some commercial
Typical starting state: Summer-only revenue spike, near-zero pipeline in shoulder seasons, no contract-base
Realistic 90-day outcome: After 90 days: ~30% lift in pre-season bookings, service-contract program live, 1-2 commercial pipelines under negotiation
Honest note: Outcomes vary heavily with regional climate, competitive density of local advertisers, and existing customer base size. Contractors with 500+ past customers see service-contract results faster.
Illustrative, modelled outcome. Not a client result.
The Seasonal Play
When to push, when to prep
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Peak season
Nov-Feb (cooling) and Jun-Aug (heating)
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Trough season
Mar-May (between seasons)
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Prep window
Pre-season campaigns must launch 6-8 weeks before each peak
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The play
Sept: pre-summer service campaign. April: pre-winter heating tune-ups. Year-round commercial outreach + service-contract retention.
Pricing for HVAC contractors
Monthly retainers. No lock-ins. Ad spend separate from retainer fees.
Foundation
$2,000 /mo
Excludes ad spend
- GBP optimisation + local SEO
- Review engine setup
- Monthly performance report
- On-page schema + technical SEO
Most popular
Growth
$3,500 /mo
Excludes ad spend (typically $1K-$5K/mo additional)
- Everything in Foundation
- Google Ads management
- Service Contract Email Engine
- Conversion-tracked landing pages
Scale
$5,000+ /mo
Custom scope, ad spend separate
- Everything in Growth
- Local SEO + GBP Setup
- Multi-suburb expansion
- Dedicated account manager
Pricing context: AU digital marketing retainers for trades typically run $1,500-$5,000/month for SEO + GBP, plus $800-$2,500/month for Google Ads management on top of ad spend (industry benchmarks 2026). Our tiers sit comfortably in those ranges with monthly performance reporting and no lock-in contracts.
HVAC Contractor-specific FAQs
The questions HVAC contractors actually ask us before they sign.
Where do HVAC contractors get leads in Australia?
Australian HVAC contractors get most leads from Google search and the Business Profile map pack during heatwaves and cold snaps, plus service-contract renewals from past customers. Builders and property managers add steady install work, and HiPages is a common top-up.
How do we win 'aircon dead in heatwave' calls?
Three layers: top-3 GBP rankings in your service area, Google search ads with call assets running 24/7, and click-to-call landing pages. We build all three so when the heatwave hits, the calls reach you, not the contractor below you.
What's the off-season strategy for HVAC?
Service contracts to past customers + commercial work + heating-system upgrades. Each smooths the calendar in different ways. We build all three pipelines simultaneously.
Should we run Google Ads year-round?
Yes, but with seasonal bid pacing. Increase budget 200-300% during heatwaves and cold snaps; trim to brand defence in shoulder seasons. We manage the pacing automatically.
How important is GBP for HVAC?
Very. Local Pack results are typically clicked before organic for emergency searches. Weekly GBP posts, photo updates, Q&A management, and review responses compound over time.
Can you handle commercial HVAC marketing?
Yes. Commercial HVAC has its own funnel: LinkedIn outreach to facility managers, partnerships with commercial real estate, and case-study content focused on offices, retail, and hospitality. We build it as a distinct channel.
How do we combat 'cheap aircon installer' competitors?
Lead with warranty, install quality, and post-sale service. Cheap installs fail in 2-3 years. Positioning content makes the buyer think long-term, not just initial cost.
HVAC Contractor lead generation: guides and local pages
Straight-talking guides for HVAC contractors on getting more leads, what they cost, and which platforms are worth paying for.
- Google Ads setup guide: how to stop wasting spend
- How the Google map pack works for tradies
- Pay Per Lead for Tradies: How It Works and When It Pays Off
Tired of shared leads? Compare a HiPages alternative or see how our lead generation works. New to the jargon? Our tradie marketing glossary defines terms like cost per lead and map pack, and the lead cost calculator works out your cost per booked job.
Related trades we work with
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HVAC Contractors lead generation by area
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- Landscaper marketing that turns dream gardens into deposits Landscaper marketing built on your portfolio: Instagram, Pinterest, Google Business Profile and a 6-month nurture. Free audit, no lock-in.
- Concreter marketing that wins on craft, not the lowest quote Concreter marketing that pays for finish, not price: decorative-concrete SEO, builder partnerships and a portfolio that sells. Free audit, no lock-in.
- Painter marketing that books your year from before-and-afters Painter marketing and painting leads: a before/after portfolio, real-estate agent partnerships and local SEO that books your year. Free audit.