HVAC Services in Houston, TX
In a normal year, Houston racks up 1,222 heating and 3,279 cooling degree days (NOAA 1991-2020 normals). Cooling carries most of the load, which is why compressors and condenser fan motors wear out faster here than in northern cities. Count on roughly 5 nights below 32°F and 109 afternoons past 90°F in a typical year.
Local Price Guide
| Service | Houston estimate |
|---|---|
| AC Installation in Houston | $4,600 to $10,500 |
| AC Repair in Houston | $170 to $770 |
| Heat Pump Installation in Houston | $6,100 to $14,900 |
| Heat Pump Repair in Houston | $190 to $940 |
| HVAC System Replacement in Houston | $9,400 to $20,400 |
| Ductless Mini-Split Installation in Houston | $3,500 to $8,300 |
| Emergency HVAC Repair in Houston | $280 to $1,100 |
| Furnace Replacement in Houston | $2,700 to $6,700 |
| Furnace Repair in Houston | $130 to $550 |
| HVAC Tune-Up & Maintenance in Houston | $80 to $240 |
| Boiler Replacement in Houston | $4,700 to $10,700 |
| Air Duct Cleaning in Houston | $330 to $750 |
Homes in Houston
Half the homes in Houston were built before 1981 (Census ACS median), so the typical house is about 45 years old. A lot of these homes are on their second or third system by now. The ductwork is usually original, and leaky joints are common. About 385,000 households here own their home, 42% of the occupied total. The median home value is $253,400, and median household income is $62,894. We use both figures to adjust labor and pricing for this page.
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