AC repair and replacement prices
- New central AC unit, installed: $3,500 to $7,500
- Heat pump replacement: $4,500 to $8,000
- Compressor replacement: $1,500 to $3,000
- Refrigerant leak repair and recharge: $300 to $1,500
- Capacitor or fan motor: $150 to $700
- Emergency or weekend service call: $150 to $350 just to show up
These are typical national ranges. Prices run higher in hot states like Florida, Texas and Arizona, where demand spikes every summer.
Signs your AC is about to fail
Most central air conditioners last 12 to 15 years. If yours is older, watch for warm air from the vents, short cycling, loud grinding or banging, ice on the lines, water pooling near the indoor unit, or electric bills climbing for no reason. Any one of these can mean a major repair is close.
How to pay $0 for AC replacement
A home warranty covers your central air conditioner for normal wear and tear, no matter how old it is, as long as it works on the day your plan starts. When it breaks, you pay one flat service fee. The plan covers the repair, or the replacement up to the coverage limit.
Compare that to the alternative: one AC replacement can cost more than ten years of plan payments. Our Platinum and Premier plans both cover heating and cooling. See what a plan costs.
Don't wait until it breaks
A home warranty only covers items that work when coverage begins. If your AC is old but still running, now is the time to get it covered. Once it fails, it's too late for a new plan to pay for it.
Call (833) 667-1589. Enrollment takes about ten minutes, there's no inspection, and new customers get the first 3 months free.