HVAC Repair & Replacement Cost Index
Last verified 2026-08-14National baseline costs below; every metro page localizes them with BLS construction-wage data. See the methodology for exactly how figures are computed.
| Repair type | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC repair (common fixes)per repair | $150 | $375 | $650 |
| AC compressor replacementper compressor | $1,000 | $2,300 | $3,000 |
| Central AC replacementper system | $4,000 | $6,000 | $12,000 |
| Furnace repairper repair | $125 | $300 | $500 |
| Furnace replacementper system | $2,800 | $4,800 | $7,500 |
| Heat pump installation (air-source)per system | $4,200 | $8,000 | $15,000 |
| Ductwork replacementper home | $1,000 | $3,000 | $5,600 |
| Seasonal tune-up / maintenance visitper visit | $75 | $150 | $350 |
Local cost pages
San Antonio, TXtypical $150–$7,800 · ×0.97
Austin, TXtypical $150–$8,200 · ×1.02
Fort Worth, TXtypical $150–$8,200 · ×1.03
El Paso, TXtypical $150–$8,100 · ×1.01
Corpus Christi, TXtypical $150–$8,100 · ×1.01
Lubbock, TXtypical $150–$8,100 · ×1.01
Amarillo, TXtypical $150–$8,100 · ×1.01
Waco, TXtypical $150–$7,400 · ×0.93
Oklahoma City, OKtypical $150–$7,300 · ×0.91
Tulsa, OKtypical $150–$7,400 · ×0.93
Wichita, KStypical $150–$7,300 · ×0.91
Kansas City, MOtypical $150–$8,200 · ×1.03
Springfield, MOtypical $150–$8,000 · ×1
Denver, COtypical $150–$8,000 · ×1
Colorado Springs, COtypical $150–$7,600 · ×0.95
Memphis, TNtypical $150–$7,800 · ×0.98
Nashville, TNtypical $150–$8,200 · ×1.02
Knoxville, TNtypical $150–$7,800 · ×0.98
Charlotte, NCtypical $150–$7,600 · ×0.95
Raleigh, NCtypical $150–$7,600 · ×0.95
Greensboro, NCtypical $150–$7,600 · ×0.95
Tucson, AZtypical $150–$7,200 · ×0.9
Mesa, AZtypical $150–$8,200 · ×1.03
Augusta, GAtypical $150–$7,800 · ×0.98
Birmingham, ALtypical $150–$8,000 · ×1
Dallas, TXtypical $150–$8,200 · ×1.03
Houston, TXtypical $150–$8,400 · ×1.05
Killeen, TXtypical $150–$7,800 · ×0.98
McAllen, TXtypical $100–$6,600 · ×0.83
Beaumont, TXtypical $150–$8,300 · ×1.04
Tyler, TXtypical $150–$7,100 · ×0.89
Abilene, TXtypical $150–$7,400 · ×0.92
Topeka, KStypical $150–$7,600 · ×0.95