Maintaining your HVAC is very important for our comfort; however, it might breakdown sometimes and need the help of a professional. It is always good to call a repairman if you don’t know what to do or the situation is getting out-of-hand. These are some rates and estimates to help you know how much you might spend to repair your HVAC system.
HVAC Contractor Charges
Most HVAC contractors have a minimum service call fee that ranges from $75 to $200, and has an hourly rate of $100 to $150. Compare and contrast the prices offered by HVAC contractors near you. It is best if you contact your most trusted HVAC company, if you already have one, so you might be able to avail discounts.
Diagnostic Test and Tune-up
If you are not sure what the problem is with your HVAC, a diagnostic test is good. It will cost you from $85 to $110. If your HVAC just needs a tune-up, it will cost you around $100.
Flat-Rate Charges
Flat rates are offered for small repair jobs by many HVAC contractors. This will save you money since the price you will pay won’t change even if it takes more time to finish the job than what was anticipated. I f you think the problem with your HVAC won’t require too much work, this might be best for you.
Annual Service Cost
Annual services include one or two tune-ups and refilling of refrigerant, heating, cleaning, AC adjustment, and replacing some parts (if needed) which might add additional costs, but most of the time, they cost from $150 to $300. Some prefer this to maintain their HVAC systems and avoid emergency repairs. This will need scheduling but you might have higher discounts on service repairs.
Emergency Service Cost
Sometimes, our HVAC systems might breakdown unexpectedly, at a time we need it most. Typically, emergency services cost more than regular service. Some contractors charge an extra $40 to $80 for the weekend and after-hour visits, while some might charge from $400 to $600 on high-end.
Individual Price List
If you already identified or suspect a sole cause of a problem in your HVAC system, here are some estimates that might help you know how much you might need.
- Air-conditioner
On average, AC service costs about $320. If your air-conditioner has some serious problems that require replacement of some parts or refrigerant recharge, this might cost more depending on the part needed to be repaired or replaced.
- Furnace
Furnace service is also important for your HVAC system. For furnace repair, it will cost you about $100 to $150 per hour, while the diagnostic test would be $90. Replacement or repair individual parts may add some costs depending on the part to be fixed.
- HVAC Duct
Among all the other elements of your HVAC system, this is probably the easiest to maintain and cheapest to repair. It will cost you about $2 to $4 per linear foot for repair, while it will cost about $35 to $55 per linear foot for replacement.
If you need some help with your HVAC system, don’t be afraid to call a contractor and ask for estimates. These prices stated above might help you get some idea especially if you are on a tight budget. We hope that you can get your HVAC system repaired for a fair and honest price!