How Much Does Air Conditioning Repair Cost?
Updated for 2024 — national average costs with state-by-state breakdowns
What Does Air Conditioning Repair Include?
AC repair covers diagnosing and fixing issues like refrigerant leaks, compressor problems, fan failures, thermostat issues, and frozen coils.
The national average cost for air conditioning repair is $350 per repair. Most homeowners pay between $150 and $600, though costs can vary significantly based on your location, the scope of work, and other factors outlined below.
What Affects the Price?
Repair Type
Capacitor: $150-$300. Fan motor: $200-$500. Compressor: $800-$2,500. Refrigerant recharge: $200-$600
Emergency
Weekend/after-hours calls add $100-$200
Key Cost Factors
- ✓Type of repair
- ✓Parts needed
- ✓Refrigerant type and amount
- ✓Emergency vs scheduled
- ✓Unit age
💡 Tips to Save Money
- 1.Regular maintenance prevents most expensive repairs
- 2.Get a diagnosis before agreeing to a full system replacement
- 3.Ask about a maintenance plan for discounted service calls
Air Conditioning Repair Cost by State
Costs vary significantly by state due to labor rates, cost of living, and local market conditions. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $123 | $287 | $492 |
| Alaska | $192 | $448 | $768 |
| Arizona | $143 | $333 | $570 |
| Arkansas | $120 | $280 | $480 |
| California | $203 | $473 | $810 |
| Colorado | $162 | $378 | $648 |
| Connecticut | $183 | $427 | $732 |
| Delaware | $158 | $368 | $630 |
| Florida | $147 | $343 | $588 |
| Georgia | $135 | $315 | $540 |
| Hawaii | $213 | $497 | $852 |
| Idaho | $138 | $322 | $552 |
| Illinois | $158 | $368 | $630 |
| Indiana | $132 | $308 | $528 |
| Iowa | $129 | $301 | $516 |
| Kansas | $128 | $298 | $510 |
| Kentucky | $126 | $294 | $504 |
| Louisiana | $131 | $305 | $522 |
| Maine | $153 | $357 | $612 |
| Maryland | $173 | $402 | $690 |
| Massachusetts | $195 | $455 | $780 |
| Michigan | $138 | $322 | $552 |
| Minnesota | $153 | $357 | $612 |
| Mississippi | $117 | $273 | $468 |
| Missouri | $131 | $305 | $522 |
| Montana | $143 | $333 | $570 |
| Nebraska | $132 | $308 | $528 |
| Nevada | $153 | $357 | $612 |
| New Hampshire | $168 | $392 | $672 |
| New Jersey | $188 | $438 | $750 |
| New Mexico | $135 | $315 | $540 |
| New York | $198 | $462 | $792 |
| North Carolina | $135 | $315 | $540 |
| North Dakota | $135 | $315 | $540 |
| Ohio | $135 | $315 | $540 |
| Oklahoma | $125 | $291 | $498 |
| Oregon | $165 | $385 | $660 |
| Pennsylvania | $153 | $357 | $612 |
| Rhode Island | $173 | $402 | $690 |
| South Carolina | $131 | $305 | $522 |
| South Dakota | $128 | $298 | $510 |
| Tennessee | $129 | $301 | $516 |
| Texas | $140 | $326 | $558 |
| Utah | $143 | $333 | $570 |
| Vermont | $162 | $378 | $648 |
| Virginia | $158 | $368 | $630 |
| Washington | $173 | $402 | $690 |
| West Virginia | $120 | $280 | $480 |
| Wisconsin | $141 | $329 | $564 |
| Wyoming | $138 | $322 | $552 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I repair or replace my AC?
If the unit is under 10 years old and the repair is under $1,000, repair is usually best. Over 15 years old with a major repair? Replacement makes more sense.