HVAC repair cost checker

How much should this HVAC repair cost?

Compare the written repair quote with a wide, source-dated national orientation—then test the price against system age, warranty and replacement context.

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Published orientation

Twelve repair types, with the uncertainty visible.

These are national editorial bands assembled from published consumer cost guides and a public 2025–2026 mechanical bid sheet. They are not contractor bids, OEM flat rates or verified ZIP-level transactions.

Capacitor replacement

$100–$400

Typical installed service orientation; capacitor type, service call and access vary.

Contactor replacement

$100–$300

Typical installed service orientation; diagnosis and related electrical faults may change scope.

Blower motor replacement

$200–$2,400

PSC, ECM, communicating controls, horsepower, warranty and access create a very wide band.

Outdoor fan motor replacement

$100–$700

Motor type, blade, capacitor, controls and OEM availability may be separate.

Evaporator or condenser coil work

$550–$2,500

Coil identity, refrigerant recovery/charge, metering device, access and warranty must be itemized.

Compressor replacement

$800–$3,000

Capacity, refrigerant, electrical diagnosis, contamination controls and warranty drive scope.

Thermostat replacement

$90–$600

Control type, communicating compatibility, wiring and setup determine installed cost.

Refrigerant leak diagnosis and repair

$250–$1,525

Leak location, repairability, refrigerant type/quantity and required recovery/evacuation are not interchangeable with a recharge.

Condensate line or drain repair

$75–$350

Simple clearing differs from pan, pump, ceiling or concealed drain work.

Control board replacement

$100–$1,200

Universal, OEM and communicating boards differ; require the exact part and diagnosis.

Furnace igniter replacement

$120–$350

Igniter type, diagnosis, service call and access affect installed cost.

Furnace heat-exchanger work

$100–$2,000

Published bands vary widely and may exclude labor; combustion safety and exact warranty coverage require professional verification.

Sources and method

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Reviewed 12 August 2026. Where publishers disagree, CoolCompare retains a wider band rather than pretending to have local precision.

Safety and diagnosis boundary

A price screen cannot establish what failed. Electrical, refrigerant, combustion and internal mechanical work require qualified professionals. For smoke, fire, gas/CO concerns or immediate danger, leave danger and call 911.