In the scorching heat of summer, after a long day at work, you somehow make it back home and rush to turn on the AC only to find out that it’s not working.
Tired and burnt out you don’t have the energy to call different places and compare the prices of AC maintenance.
Don’t worry, Texas Strong Air Conditioning is here to relieve you of your burden and provide you a few price ranges to get you an idea on how much air Conditioning Service costs you.
AC maintenance cost can be influenced by multiple factors like the size of your AC and the services needed. While AC maintenance can cost anywhere between $70 to $250, the actual price usually depends upon the different repairs that your AC needs.
There can be various reasons as to why your AC is not working and might need the following services :
- AC Coil and evaporator cleaning
- Refrigerant Leak
- Ductwork
- Thermostat replacement
- Air filter replacement
Now let’s breakdown the charges of the aforementioned services :
AC coils cleaning:
Overtime dust, pet hair and debris can build up on the coils of the condenser and evaporator. The cost to clean the evaporator coil is between $400 and $700 and for condenser coil it is between $75 and $200.
In conclusion, the average cost of air conditioning service is around $130 and can go upto $250. But the final cost depends largely upon the repairs that your AC needs and its size.
But we will assure you a 24 hour ac repair guarantee from our side at an affordable price.
Refrigerant Leak:
Refrigerant is a chemical compound that absorbs the air in the environment and releases it outside.
The technician will look up for any potential refrigerant leaks due to the cracks or holes in the coils through which the refrigerant circulates. Repairing refrigerant leaks can cost between $200 and $1,500.
Ductwork:
AC ducts distribute the cool air from the cooling unit to the rooms throughout your house. Sometimes the ducts can be blocked or there might be any leaks, this can affect the efficiency of your AC and decrease the airflow.
Any debris stuck inside the duct also needs to be cleaned. The cost of AC duct cleaning ranges between $400 and $1000.
Thermostat replacement:
The thermostat helps in maintaining the desired temperature of the room. It helps in turning on and off the compressor and fan of the AC. Your thermostat needs to be replaced when it registers faulty readings.
You can get your thermostat replaced between $80 and $450.
Air filter replacement:
Air filter is responsible for filtering out any contaminants present in the air as it enters the inside unit of the AC.
In the process of filtering out the pollutants from the air, the filter might get clogged with dirt. Replacing your air filter can cost you between $10 and $100 depending on the type of the filter.
It also includes factors like the age of your system, season (you can save some money by scheduling the service out of peak season), the area that you live in, if you live in an area that is hard to reach then it might add to the cost.