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Estimated total
$75–$200
Typical range from published national prices
Service call / diagnostic$75–$200
Estimates use published national averages. Your quote depends on your job and your area.
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How the estimate works
- Many companies credit the diagnostic fee toward the repair.
- On older systems, compare a repair quote with a replacement quote.
- Prices vary a lot by area. Compare two or three quotes from local pros for the same job.
FAQ
AC repair cost questions
What's the average AC repair cost?
Most AC repairs run about $150 to $650, with a national average around $360.
When should I replace instead of repair?
Consider it when the system is 10 to 15 years old or more, or the repair costs more than half the price of a new system.
Sources
Published national estimates, last checked 2026-11-12.
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