Cost guide · Updated 2026
How much does AC repair cost?
AC repair costs $150 to $650 on average, with a national average of about $360. Technicians charge $75 to $150 an hour. Big repairs like a refrigerant leak or a new coil can run $1,000 or more.
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National averages
AC Repair · 2026
Typical repair
$150–$650
Service call / diagnostic
$75–$200
AC tune-up
$70–$200
Drain line flush
$75–$250
Typical, per repair
$150–$650
Typical price
Typical price
$150–$650
per repair · source: HomeGuide
- Typical repair$150–$650
- Service call / diagnostic$75–$200
- AC tune-up$70–$200
- Drain line flush$75–$250
- Refrigerant recharge$100–$600
- Refrigerant leak repair$200–$1,500
- Evaporator coil replacement$1,000–$4,500
National averages. Labor costs differ a lot from one area to the next, so use these to sanity-check a quote, then compare two or three local pros for the same job.
AC repair cost calculator| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Typical repairHomeGuide | $150–$650 |
| Hourly laborHomeGuide | $75–$150 per hour |
| Service call / diagnosticHomeGuide | $75–$200 |
| AC tune-upHomeGuide | $70–$200 |
| Drain line flushHomeGuide | $75–$250 |
| Refrigerant rechargeHomeGuide | $100–$600 |
| Refrigerant leak repairHomeGuide | $200–$1,500 |
| Evaporator coil replacementHomeGuide | $1,000–$4,500 |
What changes the price
- Repair vs. full replacement
- Parts like capacitors, motors or refrigerant
- Emergency, after-hours or weekend service
- System size and efficiency rating for replacements
- Where you live. Local labor costs, demand and travel time move prices up or down from the national average.
How to pay less
- Get a tune-up before the hot season. It costs far less than an emergency repair on the hottest day of the year.
- Change your air filter on schedule. A clogged filter strains the system and causes many service calls.
- Check the thermostat batteries and breaker before you call.
- On an older system, ask for the repair price and a replacement price side by side before you decide.
- Compare at least two or three quotes for the same scope. Pros on Job Hound never pay for leads, so no lead fee is built into their price.
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FAQ
AC Repair cost questions
How much does AC repair cost?
AC repair costs $150 to $650 on average, with a national average of about $360. Technicians charge $75 to $150 an hour. Big repairs like a refrigerant leak or a new coil can run $1,000 or more.
Is it worth repairing an old AC unit?
A common rule of thumb: if the repair costs more than half the price of a new system, or the unit is more than 10 to 15 years old and needs frequent repairs, compare a replacement quote.
How much does an AC service call cost?
A diagnostic visit typically costs $75 to $200. Many companies credit it toward the repair if you hire them.
Why is refrigerant leak repair so expensive?
The tech has to find the leak, fix it, then recharge the system, and refrigerant itself is costly. That is why leak repairs run $200 to $1,500.
Should an AC technician be licensed?
Anyone who handles refrigerant needs EPA Section 608 certification, and many states also license HVAC contractors. Ask for both.
Sources
Published national estimates, last checked 2026-11-11. Your quote depends on your job and your area.
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- How often should you service your HVAC system?
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