What's in the HVAC starter list
256 rows in total: 88 service tasks in 9 categories, each with a starting price and a unit, plus 168 materials with package sizes in their names.
How the starting prices were set
Task prices were checked against published 2025–26 installed-cost guides from HomeGuide, PickHVAC, and Fixr, accessed September 24 and October 5, 2026: HomeGuide AC repair cost, HomeGuide AC installation cost, HomeGuide furnace repair cost, Fixr heat pump repair cost. Those guides report what homeowners pay for installed work, so these are starting points rather than market medians. Each task's cost field is an editorial estimate of parts and labor, which you should replace with your own.
HVAC flat-rate tasks and starting prices
Service & Diagnostics
| Task | Starting price | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic / Service Call | $89 per visit | Standard trip + diagnostic fee (often waived with repair). |
| After-Hours / Emergency Diagnostic | $159 per visit | Nights, weekends, and holidays. |
| Second-Opinion Inspection | $79 per visit | Review of another company's recommendation. |
Maintenance
| Task | Starting price | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| AC Tune-Up / Precision Cleaning | $129 per system | Seasonal cooling maintenance, 20+ point check. |
| Furnace Tune-Up / Safety Inspection | $119 per system | Seasonal heating maintenance and combustion check. |
| Annual Maintenance Plan (2 visits) | $229 per year | Spring AC + fall furnace tune-ups, priority service. |
| Condenser Coil Cleaning | $189 each | Deep clean of outdoor condenser coil. |
| Evaporator Coil Cleaning (in place) | $289 each | Clean indoor coil without removal. |
| Condensate Drain Clearing | $149 each | Clear clogged condensate line, treat with tablets. |
Cooling Repairs
| Task | Starting price | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Condensate Pump Replacement | $249 each | Replace failed condensate removal pump. |
| Run Capacitor Replacement | $225 each | Replace single-run capacitor; diagnostic charged separately. |
| Dual-Run Capacitor Replacement | $245 each | Replace compressor/fan dual capacitor; diagnostic charged separately. |
| Contactor Replacement | $269 each | Replace condenser contactor relay. |
| Hard-Start Kit Installation | $239 each | Add hard-start kit to assist compressor. |
| Condenser Fan Motor Replacement | $595 each | Replace outdoor fan motor + blade balance. |
| Compressor Replacement (R-410A, 3-ton) | $2,450 each | Out-of-warranty compressor swap with recharge. |
| Evaporator Coil Replacement (cased, 3-ton) | $1,950 each | Replace cased indoor coil, evacuate + recharge. |
| TXV / Metering Device Replacement | $495 each | Replace accessible thermostatic expansion valve; refrigerant recovery and recharge included. |
| Liquid-Line Filter Drier Replacement | $275 each | Replace accessible filter drier; refrigerant recovery and recharge quoted separately. |
| Condensate Safety Switch Installation | $195 each | Add float switch to shut cooling off if condensate backs up. |
| Secondary Condensate Pan Replacement | $395 each | Replace accessible auxiliary drain pan; ceiling repairs excluded. |
| Compressor Replacement (R-410A, 2-ton) | $2,150 each | Out-of-warranty compressor swap with recovery, evacuation, and recharge. |
| Compressor Replacement (R-410A, 4-ton) | $2,695 each | Out-of-warranty compressor swap with recovery, evacuation, and recharge. |
| Compressor Replacement (R-410A, 5-ton) | $3,150 each | Out-of-warranty compressor swap with recovery, evacuation, and recharge. |
| Evaporator Coil Replacement (cased, 2-ton) | $1,550 each | Replace cased indoor coil, evacuate + recharge. |
| Evaporator Coil Replacement (cased, 4-ton) | $2,450 each | Replace cased indoor coil, evacuate + recharge. |
| Evaporator Coil Replacement (cased, 5-ton) | $2,950 each | Replace cased indoor coil, evacuate + recharge. |
| Reversing Valve Replacement | $695 each | Replace an accessible heat pump reversing valve; recovery, nitrogen braze, filter drier, and evacuation included; refrigerant per lb separate. |
Electrical & Controls
| Task | Starting price | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Condenser Disconnect Replacement | $295 each | Replace outdoor AC disconnect at existing location. |
| Control Board Replacement | $595 each | Replace furnace/air-handler control board. |
| Transformer Replacement | $215 each | Replace 24V control transformer. |
| Fan Relay Replacement | $205 each | Replace blower fan relay. |
| Heat Pump Defrost Board Replacement | $495 each | Replace outdoor defrost control board and verify operation. |
| Thermostat Wire Repair | $225 each | Repair accessible low-voltage thermostat wiring; concealed rewiring excluded. |
| Thermostat — Programmable Install | $219 each | Install programmable thermostat. |
| Thermostat — Smart / Wi-Fi Install | $349 each | Install and configure smart thermostat. |
| HVAC Surge Protector Install | $329 each | Protect condenser/air handler from surges. |
Refrigerant
| Task | Starting price | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerant Leak Search & Repair | $395 each | Locate and repair a refrigerant leak. |
| Refrigerant Recharge — R-410A | $125 per lb | Per pound, R-410A (price reflects AIM Act phase-down). |
| Refrigerant Recharge — R-454B | $95 per lb | Per pound, R-454B on compatible equipment; leak diagnosis separate. |
| Refrigerant Recharge — R-22 | $185 per lb | Per pound, legacy R-22 systems. |
| Refrigerant Recharge — R-32 | $85 per lb | Per pound, R-32 on compatible equipment; leak diagnosis separate. |
| Nitrogen Standing Pressure Test | $245 each | Pressurize the sealed system with dry nitrogen and hold to confirm or locate a leak; repair and refrigerant separate. |
| System Evacuation & Weigh-In Charge | $295 each | Evacuate to 500 microns with a decay test, then weigh in the charge after sealed-system work; refrigerant per lb separate. |
Heating Repairs
| Task | Starting price | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Blower Motor Replacement (PSC) | $695 each | Replace standard PSC blower motor. |
| ECM Blower Motor Replacement | $950 each | Replace variable-speed ECM blower motor. |
| ECM Blower Control Module Replacement | $595 each | Replace failed module when the motor itself is serviceable. |
| Blower Wheel Replacement | $425 each | Replace and balance blower wheel. |
| Hot-Surface Ignitor Replacement | $235 each | Replace furnace hot-surface ignitor. |
| Flame Sensor Clean / Replace | $175 each | Clean or replace flame sensor. |
| Gas Valve Replacement | $595 each | Replace furnace gas valve. |
| Inducer Motor Replacement | $645 each | Replace draft inducer motor assembly. |
| Furnace Heat Exchanger Replacement | $1,950 each | Replace accessible heat exchanger; manufacturer warranty and vent work vary. |
| Pressure Switch Replacement | $245 each | Replace furnace pressure switch. |
| Limit Switch Replacement | $225 each | Replace high-limit safety switch. |
| Heat Strip / Element Replacement | $365 each | Replace electric heat strip element. |
| Flame Rollout Switch Replacement | $225 each | Replace a tripped or failed rollout switch after checking venting and heat exchanger for the cause. |
| Electric Heat Sequencer Replacement | $235 each | Replace a failed heat-strip sequencer or heat relay in an air handler or electric furnace. |
| Blower Motor Capacitor Replacement | $185 each | Replace PSC blower motor run capacitor. |
| Pilot Thermocouple Replacement | $185 each | Replace standing-pilot thermocouple on a furnace or wall heater. |
| Flue / Vent Pipe Repair | $395 each | Repair an accessible section of furnace vent pipe; full vent replacement separate. |
Installations
| Task | Starting price | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Central AC Condenser Replacement (3-ton, 14.3 SEER2) | $3,950 each | Replace outdoor condensing unit. |
| Gas Furnace Replacement (80% AFUE) | $3,600 each | Replace gas furnace, standard efficiency. |
| Complete System Replacement (AC + Furnace, 3-ton) | $9,500 per system | Matched condenser + furnace + coil install. |
| Air Handler / Evaporator Replacement | $2,900 each | Replace indoor air handler or evaporator. |
| Mini-Split Install — Single Zone (12k BTU) | $3,900 each | Ductless heat pump, one indoor head. |
| AC System Replacement — Condenser + Coil (2-ton) | $5,450 per system | Matched A2L (R-454B or R-32) condenser and cased coil, entry efficiency; reuses a sound line set, pad, and disconnect. Ductwork, electrical upgrades, and permit vary. |
| AC System Replacement — Condenser + Coil (3-ton) | $6,250 per system | Matched A2L (R-454B or R-32) condenser and cased coil, entry efficiency; reuses a sound line set, pad, and disconnect. Ductwork, electrical upgrades, and permit vary. |
| AC System Replacement — Condenser + Coil (4-ton) | $6,950 per system | Matched A2L (R-454B or R-32) condenser and cased coil, entry efficiency; reuses a sound line set, pad, and disconnect. Ductwork, electrical upgrades, and permit vary. |
| AC System Replacement — Condenser + Coil (5-ton) | $7,650 per system | Matched A2L (R-454B or R-32) condenser and cased coil, entry efficiency; reuses a sound line set, pad, and disconnect. Ductwork, electrical upgrades, and permit vary. |
| Heat Pump System Replacement (2-ton) | $7,950 per system | Matched A2L heat pump and air handler with heat strips, entry efficiency; reuses a sound line set and pad. Ductwork, electrical upgrades, and permit vary. |
| Heat Pump System Replacement (3-ton) | $9,450 per system | Matched A2L heat pump and air handler with heat strips, entry efficiency; reuses a sound line set and pad. Ductwork, electrical upgrades, and permit vary. |
| Heat Pump System Replacement (4-ton) | $10,950 per system | Matched A2L heat pump and air handler with heat strips, entry efficiency; reuses a sound line set and pad. Ductwork, electrical upgrades, and permit vary. |
| Heat Pump System Replacement (5-ton) | $12,950 per system | Matched A2L heat pump and air handler with heat strips, entry efficiency; reuses a sound line set and pad. Ductwork, electrical upgrades, and permit vary. |
| Packaged Gas/Electric Unit Replacement (3-ton) | $7,450 each | Replace a ground- or curb-mounted gas/electric package unit on the existing pad or curb; crane, curb adapter, and permit extra. |
| Packaged Gas/Electric Unit Replacement (4-ton) | $8,950 each | Replace a ground- or curb-mounted gas/electric package unit on the existing pad or curb; crane, curb adapter, and permit extra. |
| Packaged Heat Pump Replacement (3-ton) | $6,950 each | Replace a ground- or curb-mounted packaged heat pump on the existing pad or curb; crane, curb adapter, and permit extra. |
| Gas Furnace Replacement (96% AFUE) | $7,500 each | Replace with a 96% AFUE condensing furnace, including PVC venting and condensate drain at the existing location. |
| Mini-Split Install — Single Zone (18k BTU) | $4,850 each | Ductless heat pump, one indoor head. |
| Mini-Split Install — Single Zone (24k BTU) | $6,300 each | Ductless heat pump, one indoor head. |
| Mini-Split Install — Dual Zone | $6,250 each | Multi-zone ductless heat pump with two indoor heads. |
| Mini-Split Install — Tri-Zone | $8,450 each | Multi-zone ductless heat pump with three indoor heads. |
Indoor Air Quality
| Task | Starting price | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| UV Air Purifier Installation | $495 each | Install UV germicidal light in air handler. |
| Media Air Filter Cabinet Install | $425 each | Install 4" media filter cabinet. |
| Whole-Home Humidifier Install | $595 each | Install bypass/powered humidifier. |
Ductwork
| Task | Starting price | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Supply / Return Register Replacement | $95 each | Replace a supply or return register. |
| Duct Sealing (per system) | $545 per system | Seal accessible duct joints and boots. |
| Flexible Duct Run Replacement | $345 each | Replace one flexible duct run. |
HVAC materials
The materials cover capacitors by MFD rating, contactors and relays, condenser fan and blower motors, ignitors and flame sensors, condensate pumps and switches, disconnects, thermostats, filters by size and MERV, registers, flex duct, pads, and line sets. 165 of them load at cost with 0% markup; your markup schedule sets the selling price. The other 3 are generic rows with a starting price.
- Materials — 1 item, e.g. Insulated Line Set
- Indoor Air Quality — 2 items, e.g. 1" Pleated Air Filter; 4" Media Air Filter
- Ventilation Materials — 5 items, e.g. 4in Air Vent Duct 8ft; Bathroom Exhaust Fan Large With Light Panasonic
- Capacitors — 28 items, e.g. Dual Run Capacitor 30/5 MFD 440V Titan HD; Dual Run Capacitor 35/5 MFD 440V Titan HD
- Contactors & Relays — 7 items, e.g. Contactor 1-Pole 30A 24V Coil Packard; Contactor 1-Pole 40A 24V Coil Packard
- Motors — 19 items, e.g. Condenser Fan Motor 1/8 HP 825 RPM 208-230V Packard; Condenser Fan Motor 1/6 HP 825 RPM 208-230V Packard
- Electrical Components — 9 items, e.g. Transformer 40VA Foot Mount Packard; Transformer 40VA 120V-24V Multi-Mount Packard
- Ignition & Gas Controls — 9 items, e.g. Hot Surface Ignitor Universal Nitride Hotrod 21D64-2 White-Rodgers; Hot Surface Ignitor Universal 120V Kit Directbrand
- Condensate — 10 items, e.g. Condensate Safety Switch SS1 Gen3 RectorSeal; Condensate Safety Switch SS2 Gen3 RectorSeal
- Disconnects & Whips — 8 items, e.g. AC Disconnect 60A Non-Fused Diversitech; AC Disconnect 60A Fused Diversitech
- Thermostats & Wire — 13 items, e.g. Thermostat Nest Wi-Fi Google; Thermostat Nest Learning 4th Gen Google
- Air Filters — 18 items, e.g. Air Filter 16x20x1 MERV 8 HDX; Air Filter 16x25x1 MERV 8 HDX
- IAQ & Cleaning — 3 items, e.g. Humidifier Water Panel 35 2-Pack AprilAire; Coil Cleaner Coil-Cure 18oz No-Rinse RectorSeal
- Registers & Grilles — 9 items, e.g. Register 10x4 3-Way Wall/Ceiling Everbilt; Register 10x6 3-Way Wall/Ceiling Everbilt
- Duct & Sealing — 16 items, e.g. Insulated Flex Duct 4in x 25ft R6 Everbilt; Insulated Flex Duct 6in x 25ft R6 Everbilt
- Pads & Venting — 7 items, e.g. Condenser Pad 36x36x3 E-Lite Diversitech; Condenser Pad 40x40x3 E-Lite Diversitech
- Line Sets & Gas — 4 items, e.g. Mini-Split Line Set 1/4 x 3/8 x 25ft iCOOL; Mini-Split Line Set 1/4 x 1/2 x 25ft iCOOL
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FAQ
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Are these national average HVAC prices?
No. They are starting prices for an HVAC shop in the U.S., checked against published 2025–26 installed-cost guides from HomeGuide, PickHVAC, and Fixr, accessed September 24 and October 5, 2026. They are not surveyed contractor medians. Review them for your labor rate, overhead, and market before quoting.
Where do the material costs come from?
165 of the 168 material rows load with a captured retail cost and no markup, so cost and price start equal. Replace them with your supply house costs and let your markup schedule set the selling price.
What happens to items I already have?
Anything whose name matches an item already in your catalog is skipped, so loading the list twice or into an existing catalog never creates duplicates.