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Heating and cooling costs, 2026
HomeAdvisor's AC repair cost guide, read Oct 2, 2026. See source
The part decides the price: a capacitor is $120 to $475, a compressor $1,200 to $2,800.
| If you are asking | Start with | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Quoted for a capacitor or a compressor? | Check the published range for that part | See parts |
| Unit still runs, just poorly? | It can usually wait for a weekday visit | When to wait |
| Told to replace the whole system? | Ask for repair and replace prices side by side | Read why |
| Want several quotes? | Post the job on Bark or enter your ZIP on Networx | See options |
HomeAdvisor says most homeowners pay $417 for AC repair, typically between $172 and $6641. Expect a diagnostic fee of $75 to $180; the guide says most companies apply it to the repair if they find a problem1.
After-hours technicians charge $160 to $250 per hour in HomeAdvisor's figures1. A unit that still runs, even badly, can usually wait for a weekday visit.
Repair or replace? When the quote is for a new system, the numbers change. Networx puts central air installation at $3,680 to $7,170 for the system plus supplies and labor, more if ductwork has to be added2. Ask for a repair price and a replacement price side by side before deciding.
| Part or job | Published cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Thermostat replacement1 | $60 to $440 | HomeAdvisor |
| Refrigerant recharge1 | $100 to $600 | HomeAdvisor |
| Capacitor1 | $120 to $475 | HomeAdvisor |
| Freon leak repair1 | $225 to $1,600 | HomeAdvisor |
| Blower motor1 | $250 to $800, up to $2,000 | HomeAdvisor |
| Condenser1 | $900 to $4,000 | HomeAdvisor |
| Compressor1 | $1,200 to $2,800 | HomeAdvisor |
| Central air installation (new system)2 | $3,680 to $7,170 | Networx |
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A named part and a reason, written on the estimate.
Especially for a compressor ($1,200 to $2,800) or condenser ($900 to $4,000)1.
HomeAdvisor says most companies apply it to the repair1.
After-hours work runs $160 to $250 an hour1.
Bark has separate request pages for heating system work and for air conditioning; Networx and eLocal list HVAC pros together. Use the card that matches your job.
HomeAdvisor lists a recharge at $100 to $600 and a Freon leak repair at $225 to $1,6001. Ask the technician whether there is a leak, and what fixing it would cost.
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