Air conditioners, like cars, need their own maintenance and care. If neglected and not cared for, repair costs could be in your future with your unit. Making sure to stay on top of your maintenance, especially your AC tune up or preventative maintenance is key. Not only will it help you prevent the need of any serious and large repairs, but it will also help you keep your warranty from becoming void.
Though, if you do end up needing to have your unit repaired, figuring out the exact cost is tough. The lowest cost is being charged a flat-rate service fee for having your trusted HVAC contractor come out, which can be between $50 to $130. From there the rest of the cost for repair entirely depends on what the issue is, the age of your unit, how hard you work the system, if you have kept up on the maintenance, the efficiency and size of the unit, and when this happens. The repair cost can be as little as $50 all the way up to the thousands. To help prevent this, make sure to stay on top of your annual maintenance of your system.