AI receptionist cost for HVAC: what you actually pay
Here is the plain-English cost of an AI receptionist for HVAC companies. SkollVoice is flat monthly pricing with booking included on every plan, a published $0.30 per minute overage on Starter, Pro, and Scale, and no per-caller caps or surprise invoices. Compare that to a human receptionist at roughly $3,000 a month, or an answering service that charges per call.
Pricing shown is current for 2026. 3-day free trial, no card.
SkollVoice plans
Starter
For a solo hvac operator tired of voicemail.
- 200 minutes of answered calls
- Calendar booking included
- Dedicated business number
- Lead capture with call summaries
- Text confirmations after SMS registration is approved
Pro
For a hvac business that runs on booked jobs.
- 1,000 minutes of answered calls
- Everything in Starter
- Photo quotes from customer pictures (Munin)
- Two-way texting after SMS registration is approved
Scale
For a busier shop that needs more minutes and more seats.
- 2,500 minutes of answered calls
- Everything in Pro
- 100 sign-in seats, including you
- Support is support@skollvoice.com on every plan
The Max plan is $499 per month with 3,500 minutes listed. Extra minutes are $0.30 each, up to a monthly cap you set (default $50). We text you at 80% and 100%. If you hit the cap, Skoll takes messages until you raise it or the month resets. Max has no overage and never switches to message-only. Two-way text messaging adds a one-time $99 carrier registration fee that US carriers require of any business that texts.
What drives the cost for HVAC
Your bill is mostly about answered minutes. Most HVAC companies fit comfortably in the $49 or $149 plan. One booked system replacement can be worth several thousand dollars, so a single after-hours call the agent saves usually pays for months of service. Booking is included at every tier, so you are never paying extra to have the agent actually schedule the work, and there are no per-caller caps that inflate a busy month.
Compare the alternatives. A full-time receptionist runs around $3,000 a month and does not work nights or weekends. Many answering services bill per call or per 50-minute block plus overage, which gets unpredictable fast. SkollVoice is one monthly price. Extra minutes are $0.30 each, up to a monthly cap you set (default $50). We text you at 80% and 100%. If you hit the cap, Skoll takes messages until you raise it or the month resets. Max has no overage and never switches to message-only.
What a booked HVAC call sounds like
Scripted for illustration. That is a booked job, not a returned message.
Common questions
How much does an AI receptionist cost for a HVAC business?
SkollVoice pricing starts at $49 per month for 200 answered minutes with booking included. $149 per month adds photo quotes and two-way texting (after SMS registration is approved) with 1,000 minutes, $299 per month covers 2,500 minutes and 100 sign-in seats, and $499 per month lists 3,500 minutes. Extra minutes are $0.30 each, up to a monthly cap you set (default $50). We text you at 80% and 100%. If you hit the cap, Skoll takes messages until you raise it or the month resets. Max has no overage and never switches to message-only.
Is there a free trial for the HVAC AI receptionist?
Yes. Every plan starts with a 3-day free trial, no card. You set up your receptionist, hear it in voice rehearsals in your browser and use the dashboard. Your phone number and live calls start when you choose a plan, and nothing is charged if it is not the right fit.
Are there overage fees or hidden costs?
Extra minutes are $0.30 each, up to a monthly cap you set (default $50). We text you at 80% and 100%. If you hit the cap, Skoll takes messages until you raise it or the month resets. Max has no overage and never switches to message-only. Optional extras: a one-time $99 carrier registration if you turn on business texting, which US carriers require of every business that texts, and White-Glove Setup at $199 once.