My Prices: The Summary

More to Diagnose, Less to Repair
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Diagnosis

I do NOT charge $59, $79, or $99 to diagnose. Cheap diagnostic fees are a well-known trick. Contractors who charge low diagnostic fees tend to have incredibly expensive repair fees.

I typically charge $200 to diagnose, yet I’m one of the least expensive contractors out there. How can that be? This recording explains.

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Click here for exceptions to the above.

Problems that disappear before or during my visit, problems with unusually complicated or hard-to-reach equipment, refrigerant leaks, water leaks, etc. can take longer to diagnose. Additional diagnostic time beyond the first half hour on site costs $100 per half hour, prorated.

Not every request for the following services is accepted. When it is, the following services may cost more. Don’t worry! We’ll talk about it on the phone and/or in person long before you’ve incurred significant cost.

work performed in brutal conditions (130 degree attics, etc.)
troubleshooting and/or repairing water drainage problems
deep cleaning of a furnace, air handler, or evaporator coil
fixing and/or finishing another contractor’s work
troubleshooting highly proprietary equipment
work on relatively new equipment
most-of-the-day or all-day jobs
troubleshooting-only work

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Repair

Once the diagnosis is made, I usually quote an out-the-door price for repair(s) that includes all time and materials, including the time spent on the diagnosis. The “My Prices: The Menu” page has a list of common repairs and their typical out-the-door price.
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