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How much does AC repair cost in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene?
What AC repairs cost, the most common fixes, and what to ask an HVAC company before you pick one. National price ranges from published guides, plus how to get quotes from local shops. Free for homeowners.
All cost guides. Prices checked Oct 17, 2026. National ranges, not local prices.
The short answer
HomeGuide's national range for an AC repair is $150 to $650, with a national average of $360. Large repairs on an out-of-warranty unit can run $650 to $2,500+. Most shops charge $75 to $200 for a service call to find the problem. These are national ranges, not Spokane or Coeur d'Alene prices.
| Repair | Cost (national) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Service call or diagnosis | $75 to $200 | HomeGuide |
| Tune-up | $70 to $200 | HomeGuide |
| Capacitor replacement | $100 to $250 | HomeGuide |
| Contactor replacement | $200 to $450 | HomeGuide |
| Condensate drain flush | $75 to $250 | HomeGuide |
| Refrigerant leak repair | $200 to $1,500 | HomeGuide |
| Condenser fan motor (out of warranty) | $200 to $700 | HomeGuide |
| Compressor replacement | $600 to $2,500 | HomeGuide |
What affects the cost
- What broke. A capacitor or contactor is a small part. A compressor or coil is a big one.
- Warranty. Parts under the maker's warranty can cut the bill a lot. Find your install date and model number.
- Refrigerant. Leaks have to be found and fixed, not just topped off. Older units that use R-22 cost more to recharge.
- After-hours calls. HomeGuide lists $75 to $150 per hour for regular labor and $160 to $250 per hour for nights, weekends and holidays.
- Age of the system. On an old unit, a big repair can cost a large share of a new one.
Questions to ask a shop
- What exactly is wrong, and how did you confirm it?
- Is the part covered by the manufacturer's warranty?
- Is the service call fee applied to the repair?
- If it's a refrigerant problem, where is the leak and will you fix it?
- How old is my system, and is this repair worth it versus replacing?
- Is the price fixed, or could it change once you start?
- What warranty do you give on the repair?
Check the license
In Idaho, HVAC work is licensed by DOPL; search the shop on the DOPL license search. In Washington, use L&I's Verify a contractor tool.
Before you call
Check the thermostat setting and batteries, the breaker for the outdoor unit, and the air filter. A clogged filter can stop a system from cooling well.
Get quotes
Tell us what your AC is doing, and add a photo of the outdoor unit and its label. You check the job summary first, and nothing goes to shops until you confirm it. Then we invite local shops that fit the job, whether or not they use Doing Work, and you compare the quotes they send. Your phone and email stay private until you pick a shop. See how it works and how we pick shops.
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Common questions
How much does AC repair cost?
HomeGuide's national range is $150 to $650, with an average of $360. Big repairs like a compressor can cost much more.
Are these Spokane or Coeur d'Alene prices?
No. They are national ranges from HomeGuide. We will only show local price ranges once we have at least 10 real shop quotes for this job in that area from the last 12 months.
What does an AC service call cost?
HomeGuide lists $75 to $200 for a service call to diagnose the problem. Many companies apply it to the repair if you hire them.
When is it time to replace instead of repair?
When the system is old and the repair is expensive, replacing can be the better deal. Ask for both prices. See our AC replacement cost guide.
What does it cost to use Doing Work?
Nothing. Doing Work is free for homeowners, and shops never pay for leads or to be included.
Related guides
Sources
- HomeGuide, "How Much Does AC Repair Cost? (2026)", updated Aug 22, 2025: https://homeguide.com/costs/ac-repair-cost (checked Oct 17, 2026)