Fair Price Guide

Know what HVAC should cost before you call.

Pick the job below to see the typical market range, what drives the price, and how to read a quote. It cuts two ways: homeowners walk in knowing what a job should cost so they aren't overcharged — and techs see what the work is genuinely worth so they don't undercut themselves. It's market reference, not a quote and not a price iHVAC sets — the independent tech sets the actual price.

If you're a homeowner

Know the fair range before you call, so a high quote stands out and you can't get fleeced. Always get a written estimate before work begins.

If you're a tech

See what the work is actually worth so you charge enough — and contribute what you charged to make the local numbers real. Opt-in, anonymized, aggregate-only.

Diagnose the problem

Figuring out what's actually wrong — usually the first thing you pay for, and often credited toward the repair.

AC-not-cooling diagnostic

$75–$200

Typical · as of May 2026

Common repairs

Same-day fixes — capacitors, contactors, ignitors, blower motors, refrigerant. The part is usually cheap; you're paying for the diagnosis and labor.

AC capacitor replacement

$150–$450

Typical · as of May 2026

AC refrigerant recharge

$250–$1,000typical full service, 3-ton system

Typical · as of May 2026

Blower motor replacement

$400–$1,500

Typical · as of May 2026

Furnace ignition repair

$150–$450

Typical · as of May 2026

AC contactor replacement

$150–$400

Typical · as of May 2026

AC compressor replacement

$1,200–$2,800

Typical · as of May 2026

Evaporator coil replacement

$1,000–$3,500

Typical · as of May 2026

Install & replace

The big jobs — furnaces, AC units, heat pumps, full systems. Always get itemized quotes from more than one tech.

Thermostat installation

$150–$550

Typical · as of May 2026

Furnace replacement

$3,000–$9,000installed

Typical · as of May 2026

Central AC replacement

$4,500–$9,500installed, 3-ton

Typical · as of May 2026

Full system replacement

$8,000–$20,000installed, furnace + AC

Typical · as of May 2026

Heat pump replacement

$5,500–$16,000installed

Typical · as of May 2026

Maintenance & tune-ups

The cheap annual services that prevent most emergency calls. Book in the shoulder season for the best price and availability.

Furnace tune-up

$90–$250

Typical · as of May 2026

AC tune-up

$75–$200

Typical · as of May 2026

Fair Price Guide is iHVAC's market research for informational purposes and is strictly advisory. Actual prices are set by the independent technician. iHVAC is not a party to any transaction and assumes no liability, operating with zero middleman billing or liability.

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