AC Repair: 2026 Price Guide
Most AC breakdowns trace back to a bad capacitor or contactor, a refrigerant leak, a frozen evaporator coil, a clogged condensate drain or a failing condenser fan motor. Across the U.S., most homeowners pay $150 to $700.
AC Repair Cost by State
| State | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $150 to $700 |
| Alaska | $140 to $670 |
| Arizona | $190 to $900 |
| Arkansas | $140 to $660 |
| California | $190 to $910 |
| Colorado | $160 to $760 |
| Connecticut | $150 to $680 |
| Delaware | $150 to $690 |
| District of Columbia | $200 to $940 |
| Florida | $190 to $870 |
| Georgia | $160 to $730 |
| Hawaii | $240 to $1,120 |
| Idaho | $150 to $680 |
| Illinois | $150 to $680 |
| Indiana | $130 to $620 |
| Iowa | $130 to $630 |
| Kansas | $150 to $680 |
| Kentucky | $140 to $640 |
| Louisiana | $160 to $730 |
| Maine | $130 to $610 |
| Maryland | $170 to $810 |
| Massachusetts | $170 to $790 |
| Michigan | $130 to $590 |
| Minnesota | $150 to $690 |
| Mississippi | $140 to $670 |
| Missouri | $140 to $680 |
| Montana | $130 to $630 |
| Nebraska | $140 to $640 |
| Nevada | $180 to $850 |
| New Hampshire | $140 to $670 |
| New Jersey | $170 to $780 |
| New Mexico | $140 to $640 |
| New York | $170 to $800 |
| North Carolina | $150 to $720 |
| North Dakota | $130 to $610 |
| Ohio | $130 to $610 |
| Oklahoma | $140 to $670 |
| Oregon | $150 to $700 |
| Pennsylvania | $140 to $630 |
| Rhode Island | $140 to $660 |
| South Carolina | $160 to $730 |
| South Dakota | $130 to $620 |
| Tennessee | $150 to $700 |
| Texas | $170 to $810 |
| Utah | $170 to $790 |
| Vermont | $140 to $630 |
| Virginia | $180 to $820 |
| Washington | $160 to $770 |
| West Virginia | $130 to $580 |
| Wisconsin | $130 to $620 |
| Wyoming | $130 to $620 |
Symptoms Worth a Service Call
- The AC runs, but the air coming out is warm
- The outdoor unit hums, but the fan doesn't spin
- Ice on the refrigerant lines or the indoor coil
- Water pooling around the indoor unit
- The breaker trips when the AC kicks on
- The system cycles on and off every few minutes
What Moves the Price
- The service call or diagnostic fee
- The part: a capacitor costs a fraction of a fan motor, and a compressor costs far more than both
- Refrigerant type and how many pounds it takes
- Nights, weekends and holidays
- Whether the equipment sits in a tight attic or on a roof
Common Questions
What is the most common AC repair?
A failed run capacitor. The part is cheap, and the swap usually takes less than an hour.
Why is my AC freezing up?
Usually poor airflow, from a dirty filter or coil, or low refrigerant from a leak.
AC Repair in Major Cities
- New York, NY
- Los Angeles, CA
- Chicago, IL
- Houston, TX
- Phoenix, AZ
- Philadelphia, PA
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- Dallas, TX
- Jacksonville, FL
- Fort Worth, TX
- San Jose, CA
- Austin, TX
- Charlotte, NC
- Columbus, OH
- Indianapolis, IN
- San Francisco, CA
- Seattle, WA
- Denver, CO
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Nashville, TN
- Washington, DC
- El Paso, TX
- Las Vegas, NV
- Boston, MA
- Detroit, MI
- Louisville, KY
- Portland, OR
- Memphis, TN
- Baltimore, MD
- Milwaukee, WI
- Albuquerque, NM
- Tucson, AZ
- Fresno, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- Atlanta, GA
- Mesa, AZ
- Kansas City, MO
- Raleigh, NC
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Omaha, NE
- Miami, FL
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Long Beach, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Minneapolis, MN
- Bakersfield, CA
- Tulsa, OK
- Tampa, FL
- Arlington, TX
- Aurora, CO
- Wichita, KS
- Cleveland, OH
- New Orleans, LA
- Henderson, NV
- Urban Honolulu, HI
- Anaheim, CA
- Orlando, FL
- Lexington, KY
- Stockton, CA
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