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  • Emailwith the invoice attached
  • Two-way textfrom a dedicated number
  • Voicemaildelivered without dialing
  • Card and ACHpayment link on every touch
  • QuickBooks Onlinepayments post back

WHY HVAC AR SLIPS

Peak season fills the board. Follow-up falls off it.

In July, every hour goes to dispatch. Last week's service invoices sit unpaid.

Behind each one is a follow-up somebody has to remember: the email, the text, the call, the maintenance renewal. When the board is full, follow-up slips. When follow-up slips, cash flow slips.

Our guide to collecting unpaid invoices without burning the relationship and these payment reminder email templates show what good HVAC follow-up sounds like.

“Did they pay for the compressor?”

“Who is calling the property manager?”

“Is that maintenance renewal still open?”

HVAC task list with overdue follow-ups
HVAC task list with overdue follow-ups
HVAC task list with overdue follow-ups

AR Workflow puts AI on the follow-up, so it never slips.

HVAC INVOICING SOFTWARE

Built around how HVAC companies bill.

Three kinds of work. Three kinds of follow-up.

  • Service and repairSame-day calls billed on the spot. If the homeowner did not pay at the door, AI texts a payment link before the end of the day.
  • Maintenance agreementsRenewals and plan payments that are easy to forget. AI reminds members on schedule so the plan does not lapse.
  • Installs and replacementsBigger tickets with deposits and final payments. Offer a payment plan and let AI follow each installment.
HVAC technician at work, supported by HVAC invoicing software

INSIDE AR WORKFLOW

HVAC invoicing software, built for the way your office works.

HVAC invoicing software invoice list filtered by status

Every open invoice, one list

Filter by status, see what is past due and assign a workflow in a click.

HVAC payment reminders by text from a dedicated number

Text reminders on autopilot

Pick the template and the timing. AI sends it from a dedicated number.

ONE HVAC INVOICE, START TO FINISH

HVAC payment reminders, from service call to paid.

SENT

Personalized email

AI sends the invoice with a payment link.

Hi Dana, thanks for having us out to fix the AC. Your invoice is attached, and you can pay securely with the link below.

REMINDER

Friendly text

A short reminder, on your schedule.

Hi Dana, friendly reminder that the AC repair invoice is still open. Pay securely here.

VOICEMAIL

Voicemail delivered

No one on your team had to dial.

Hi Dana, quick reminder about your AC repair invoice. The payment link is in your texts.

REPLY

Customer replies

AI drafts the answer. Your team approves it.

Can you resend the invoice? I want to pay today.

PAID

Payment received

Paid in full by ACH, synced to QuickBooks.

Illustrative example.

HVAC ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, ONE SCREEN

See what AI is chasing. See which calls need you.

HVAC invoice collection software customer view with AI insights

ON SCHEDULE

Follow-up running

Reminders going out

  • Email, two-way text and ringless voicemail
  • Payments post back to QuickBooks
  • Every touch logged

NEEDS YOU

Priority Queue

  • Who to contact today
  • Open balance with no follow-up
  • Replies waiting for review

Example view. Your screen shows your own QuickBooks Online data.

WHY AR WORKFLOW

Not another reminder email. Not a collection agency. Not another hire.

THE USUAL FIX

Automated reminder emails

THE CATCH

One channel, one generic message. Easy to ignore.

THE USUAL FIX

A collection agency

THE CATCH

Takes a cut of money you earned, and can cost you the next job.

THE USUAL FIX

Another AR hire

THE CATCH

Salary and training, and follow-up still depends on one person remembering.

SIDE BY SIDE

How the usual fixes compare

Reminder emails Collection agency Another AR hire RECOMMENDED
Email, text, and voicemail Email only Their channels If they remember
Personalized, not generic No No Yes
You keep every dollar you earned Yes They take a cut Plus a salary
Protects the next job Yes No Yes
Doesn’t depend on one person remembering Yes Yes No
Your team stays in control Yes No Yes

BUILT FOR HVAC COMPANIES

Every HVAC customer pays differently. Follow up accordingly.

HVAC payment reminders that fit the customer.

Homeowners

Friendly texts with a payment link after every service call.

Maintenance members

Renewal reminders that keep plans from lapsing.

Property managers

Unit and work order details on every message.

Commercial accounts

Clear, steady follow-up with AP teams.

Builders and GCs

Install draws tracked through long payment cycles.

Home warranty jobs

Collect the service fee at the door. Follow up on claims by email.

YOU ARE IN CONTROL

AI does the follow-up. You make the rules.

Your HVAC company, your tone, your rules.

  • Start with one invoice and add more when you're ready

  • Choose the contacts, channels, tone, and frequency

  • Review AI-drafted replies before they're sent

  • Pause or stop any workflow at any time

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HVAC INVOICE COLLECTION, EXPLAINED

Six HVAC accounts receivable habits that get invoices paid.

01

Ask at the door

The best time to collect is right after the job. Send the invoice and a payment link before the tech leaves.

02

Text, do not just email

Homeowners read texts. AR Workflow texts from a dedicated number, and replies come back to your office.

03

Offer a payment plan

A new system is a big bill. Partial payments and payment plans keep installs from stalling.

04

Pause on a promise

When a customer commits to a date, follow-up pauses. It picks back up if the date passes.

05

Keep QuickBooks in sync

Payments post back to QuickBooks Online automatically. No double entry for your office.

06

Watch the open balance

The dashboard shows money with no follow-up scheduled, so nothing hides in the aging report.

HVAC PAYMENT REMINDERS, ALL YEAR

Busy season or slow season, follow-up never stops.

SUMMER

Summer rush

Cooling calls stack up and the office is buried in dispatch. AI keeps every service invoice moving while your team runs the board.

FALL

Fall tune-ups

Maintenance visits and plan renewals. Reminders go out on schedule so members renew before the cold sets in.

WINTER

Winter emergencies

No-heat calls at all hours. A text with a payment link goes out after the job, even when the office is closed.

SPRING

Spring shoulder season

Slower weeks are for installs and replacements. Payment plans keep bigger tickets from sitting.

ON THE JOB

Residential and commercial HVAC accounts receivable, in one place.

HVAC technician installing a ductless mini-split in a living room

Residential installs and service calls

Homeowners get a friendly reminder with a card or ACH payment link the day the job closes.

Commercial HVAC technician servicing rooftop units

Commercial rooftop and PM work

Facility and property managers get polite, steady follow-up on longer terms, and every touch is logged.

YOUR HVAC INVOICE, NOT A FEATURE TOUR

Bring us one overdue HVAC invoice. We will show you how AI would chase it.

No generic feature tour. You'll see:

  1. 1What AI would send, and when
  2. 2What happens when your customer replies
  3. 3How they'd pay

YOUR OPEN INVOICE

Past due

[YOUR BALANCE]

Status requestEmail

Second touchText

Still openVoicemail

Payer can pay by card or ACH

FAQ

HVAC invoice collection questions

Still have a question?

Bring it, and one overdue HVAC invoice, to a demo.

What is HVAC invoicing software?

Software that helps HVAC companies bill and collect. AR Workflow focuses on collecting: it follows up on the invoices you already create in QuickBooks Online. Our QuickBooks for contractors guide covers the billing side.

Does AI actually send the HVAC payment reminders?

Yes. AI sends scheduled emails, texts and voicemails on the rules you set. Your team only steps in when a customer needs a real conversation.

Can customers pay by card or ACH?

Yes. Every message can include a payment link, with partial payments and payment plans for larger installs.

Do we have to replace QuickBooks?

No. AR Workflow works with QuickBooks Online. Payments post back automatically.

How do you handle home warranty jobs?

Collect the homeowner's service fee at the job, then follow up on the warranty claim by email with your documentation.

Will AI say something wrong to my customers?

AI drafts replies, and your team approves them before they are sent. You choose the tone for every message.

Can we run different follow-up for maintenance members?

Yes. Set a separate sequence for plan renewals, service calls and installs, each with its own timing and channels.

Do texts come from our office number?

Texts and voicemails come from a dedicated number, and customer replies come back to your team.

How long does setup take?

Connect QuickBooks Online, choose your rules and start with one invoice. Most HVAC offices are running after one session.

How much does it cost?

Plans are $295, $395 and $495 a month. There is no free trial. Get a demo to see it on your own invoices.

The AC works. Now let AI chase the invoice.

AI writes the emails, sends the texts and leaves the voicemails for every open HVAC invoice. Your team handles the calls that need a person.

  • Keep QuickBooks
  • Start with one invoice
  • Stay in control