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How Much Does AC Repair Cost?

Most repairs land between $150 and $650 — the part decides it. Here are the honest numbers nobody likes to publish.

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The short answer

$150–$650

Most common central AC repairs land in this range. Big-ticket parts (compressor, evaporator coil) run higher — and we tell you before touching anything.

Typical industry ranges for Western Washington — not a quote. Your exact price comes upfront, before any work starts, and you approve it first.

What moves the price

1

Which part failed

A $15 capacitor and a $1,200 compressor produce the same symptom: no cold air. Diagnosis first, then an exact price.

2

Refrigerant type

Modern R-410A is routine. Old R-22 systems (pre-2010) cost far more to top up — usually a replace-vs-repair conversation.

3

Access and condition

A clean, reachable unit is a faster job than a coil buried behind a furnace in a crawlspace.

4

System age

Parts for 15+ year systems are scarcer and pricier — sometimes the honest answer is to stop feeding an old unit.

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Typical ranges at a glance

Capacitor replacement$100–$250
Contactor / relay$150–$400
Condenser fan motor$200–$700
Control / circuit board$200–$700
Refrigerant leak repair + recharge$250–$1,500
Compressor replacement$800–$2,500

Typical industry ranges for Western Washington — not a quote. Your exact price comes upfront, before any work starts, and you approve it first.

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Quick answers

Why is the range so wide?

Because "AC repair" covers everything from a 20-minute capacitor swap to sealed-system refrigerant work. That’s why we diagnose first and hand you an exact price to approve — the range disappears before the work begins.

Should I repair or replace?

A useful rule: if the repair costs more than $50 × the system’s age in years, replacement deserves a look. A 14-year-old AC needing a $900 repair is a conversation, not an automatic fix.

How do I know the price is fair?

You see the exact price before any work, approve it first, and it’s backed by our fixed-right guarantee. No hourly meter running, no surprise line items.

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