Emergency HVAC Repair: 2026 Price Guide
Many local HVAC companies run 24/7 service for the nights the heat dies in a freeze or the AC quits in a heat wave. Expect to pay more for nights, weekends and holidays. Across the U.S., most homeowners pay $250 to $1,000.
Emergency HVAC Repair Cost by State
| State | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $250 to $1,010 |
| Alaska | $330 to $1,340 |
| Arizona | $320 to $1,290 |
| Arkansas | $240 to $940 |
| California | $320 to $1,290 |
| Colorado | $340 to $1,350 |
| Connecticut | $300 to $1,190 |
| Delaware | $280 to $1,100 |
| District of Columbia | $350 to $1,390 |
| Florida | $310 to $1,250 |
| Georgia | $260 to $1,050 |
| Hawaii | $400 to $1,600 |
| Idaho | $300 to $1,200 |
| Illinois | $300 to $1,190 |
| Indiana | $260 to $1,060 |
| Iowa | $280 to $1,120 |
| Kansas | $260 to $1,060 |
| Kentucky | $250 to $990 |
| Louisiana | $260 to $1,040 |
| Maine | $300 to $1,190 |
| Maryland | $310 to $1,240 |
| Massachusetts | $350 to $1,410 |
| Michigan | $270 to $1,090 |
| Minnesota | $330 to $1,320 |
| Mississippi | $240 to $950 |
| Missouri | $260 to $1,050 |
| Montana | $310 to $1,230 |
| Nebraska | $270 to $1,100 |
| Nevada | $300 to $1,210 |
| New Hampshire | $320 to $1,270 |
| New Jersey | $320 to $1,280 |
| New Mexico | $250 to $990 |
| New York | $330 to $1,330 |
| North Carolina | $260 to $1,030 |
| North Dakota | $300 to $1,190 |
| Ohio | $260 to $1,050 |
| Oklahoma | $240 to $960 |
| Oregon | $300 to $1,200 |
| Pennsylvania | $260 to $1,040 |
| Rhode Island | $290 to $1,160 |
| South Carolina | $260 to $1,040 |
| South Dakota | $290 to $1,170 |
| Tennessee | $250 to $1,010 |
| Texas | $290 to $1,150 |
| Utah | $330 to $1,300 |
| Vermont | $300 to $1,220 |
| Virginia | $310 to $1,240 |
| Washington | $340 to $1,370 |
| West Virginia | $240 to $960 |
| Wisconsin | $300 to $1,180 |
| Wyoming | $310 to $1,220 |
Symptoms Worth a Service Call
- No heat with temperatures near or below freezing
- No cooling during a heat wave
- A burning smell or smoke coming from the equipment
- The carbon monoxide alarm is going off
- Water from the system leaking into the living space
What Moves the Price
- The after-hours, weekend or holiday surcharge
- How far the tech has to drive
- Whether the part is on the truck or has to be ordered
- The repair itself
Common Questions
How much more does emergency HVAC service cost?
After-hours service usually adds $100 to $300 to the bill, or 1.5 to 2 times the normal hourly rate. It depends on the company and the time of day.
What counts as an HVAC emergency?
No heat in freezing weather, no cooling in dangerous heat (especially with seniors, babies or someone with a medical condition in the house), a gas smell, a CO alarm, or an electrical burning smell.
Emergency HVAC 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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