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We are providing a guideline for AC repairs in the Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Punta Gorda, Lehigh Acres and the overall Southwest Florida Market.
There are several different types of repairs that could be warranted. We will provide an outline that covers the majority of those plus a range you can expect to pay in the Southwest Florida market, because you will see a wide variety of pricing based on contractor.
Split Systems, Condensers, Air Handlers and Package Units
Capacitor
The expense of swapping out the capacitor in your air conditioner falls within the range of $100 to $500. This component is crucial for kickstarting your AC’s motor, yet it’s prone to deterioration over time. The larger your A/C, typically could require a bigger capacitor or if you have a package unit. The DIY approach could save you a hundred to several hundred dollars, but beware it is an electrical component that could cause harm. However, hiring an HVAC contractor comes with paying for the overhead to support that technician in the field, but you gain their knowledge and preparedness to not wait for a delivery or finding a place to purchase a capacitor, especially when its hot outside.
Circuit Board
Circuit boards provide the brains for the air conditioning system. They play a crucial role in regulating and coordinating the various functions of the AC unit. When electrical components like capacitors or fuses encounter issues, circuit boards often require repairs. While the components themselves aren’t overly pricey, ranging from $50 to $200, repairing or replacing the circuit board can amount to $100 to $600. One of the challenges for the HVAC contractor is if it’s a brand they do not sell frequently, they will have to chase down the part with a local distributor and potentially have the part shipped in. The logistics add to the overall cost to repair your AC when a circuit board is required.
Contactor
An AC contactor is an electrical component in an air conditioning system that serves as a switch for controlling the flow of electricity to the compressor and the condenser fan motor. You can expect to pay between $150 – $300.
Fan Motor
The AC fan motor depends on brand, model, efficiency rating and control. If you purchase the motor yourself, you can expect to pay between $100-$300 and $400-$600 if installed by a HVAC contractor. Why it’s important to potentially hire a HVAC contractor is that the motor you might purchase might not line up with the bolt pattern or the shaft length might be too long.
Compressor
The compressor is one of the top 3 most expensive repairs, and if the A/C is old enough then replacing the A/C is more valuable. You can have 5 quotes on replacing a compressor and the pricing could range to $1,000 or more. You can expect to pay between $800 – $2,400 depending on the size of the AC, if it needs to be shipped to the area, if its under a parts warranty, how much refrigerant is required to be replaced and the procedures the HVAC contractor uses. It is recommended to select the HVAC contractor wisely if replacing just the compressor, as a bad replacement procedure and a poor root cause analysis then the compressor could have a shorter life span.
Disconnect
A basic disconnect with no fuse can run $100-$200 for replacement. Add an additional $100-$200 if the electrical wire whip with conduit needs replacement. The wire whip cost depends on the gauge of wire and the length of run.
Drain Line Clearing
A basic flushing of the drain line can be added to a maintenance or AC tune-up package. If the drain line becomes clogged then using compressed air or chemicals then become required. From a basic flushing starts at $75-$100 then goes to $150-$200 for more effort to unclog the drain line.
