AC repair
When the air conditioner quits in July, the inside of a Chapel Hill house can climb from 72 to 85 degrees in one afternoon.
Learn moreHeat pump repair
Most houses in Chapel Hill built since the 1990s heat and cool with a heat pump.
Learn moreFurnace repair
Gas furnaces heat many of the older homes near downtown and the larger houses in Meadowmont and Governors Club.
Learn moreEmergency service
No AC with a baby, an elderly parent or someone with a heart condition in the house is an emergency.
Learn moreSystem replacement
A new system in a Chapel Hill house usually costs between $6,000 and $16,000.
Learn moreTune-ups
A tune-up in April and another in October catches most of the small failures that turn into July and January breakdowns.
Learn moreDuctwork
When one room never cools, the ducts are often to blame.
Learn moreMini-splits
A mini-split heats and cools one room or a whole house without ductwork.
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What HVAC work costs around Chapel Hill
Rough 2026 ranges for the Triangle. The technician quotes your job before any work starts.
| Job | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic visit | $89 to $150 | Often credited toward the repair |
| Capacitor replacement | $150 to $400 | A frequent cause of an outside unit that hums and will not start |
| Condensate drain clearing | $100 to $250 | The usual fix when water collects at the indoor unit |
| Refrigerant leak search and recharge | $400 to $1,500 | Depends on the refrigerant type and where the leak is |
| Seasonal tune-up | $89 to $179 | Many technicians sell a two-visit yearly plan |
| Heat pump replacement | $6,000 to $12,000 | Tonnage and efficiency rating set the price |