Savannah AC repair costs at a glance
Installed prices from the estimator's sources, checked October 22, 2026:
| Repair | Typical range | What the sources say |
|---|
| Diagnostic visit (find what's wrong) | $75–$200 | S1 minimum service fee $75; S2 $75–$150; S3 $75–$200 |
| Capacitor replacement | $100–$450 | S1 $100–$400; S2 $150–$400; S3 $120–$450 (capacitor or contactor) |
| Contactor or relay replacement | $75–$450 | S1 relay $75–$300; S2 relay or contactor $100–$450; S3 $120–$450 |
| Thermostat replacement | $100–$500 | S1 $150–$500; S2 $100–$500 |
| Control (circuit) board replacement | $100–$800 | S1 $100–$700; S2 $200–$800 |
| Outdoor fan motor replacement | $300–$800 | S2 fan motor $300–$800 |
| Indoor blower motor replacement | $300–$2,000 | S1 blower motor replacement $300–$2,000 |
| Clogged condensate drain line | $75–$250 | S1 $75–$250; S2 drain line cleaning $80–$250; S9 drain cleaning regularly $235 |
| Refrigerant recharge (no leak repair) | $100–$900 | S1 $100–$600; S3 R-410A recharge $150–$900 |
| Refrigerant leak repair and recharge | $200–$1,500 | S1 $200–$1,500 (average about $800); S2 $200–$1,500+; S3 leak repair example $450–$1,100 |
| Evaporator coil replacement (indoor) | $400–$3,500 | S1 $400–$2,700; S2 $700–$2,500+; S3 $500–$3,500 |
| Condenser coil replacement (outdoor) | $600–$2,700 | S1 $600–$2,400; S2 $1,000–$2,700+ |
| Compressor replacement | $600–$4,000 | S1 $600–$3,000; S2 $1,000–$3,000+; S3 $900–$4,000 (average $1,800); S4 average $1,550, $700–$2,100 by size |
Source key: S1 Fixr, S2 This Old House, S3 PickHVAC, S4 This Old House (compressor), S9 Service Experts Savannah. Full list on the sources page.
New system prices by size
| Size | Central AC | Heat pump system | AC and gas furnace |
|---|
| 1.5 tons (about 1,000 sq ft) |
$3,650–$6,250 |
$4,900–$12,000 |
$8,500–$12,500 |
| 2 tons (about 1,200 sq ft) |
$4,250–$7,500 |
$5,600–$12,400 |
$9,200–$12,900 |
| 2.5 tons (about 1,500 sq ft) |
$4,500–$8,000 |
$6,300–$12,800 |
$9,900–$13,300 |
| 3 tons (about 1,800 sq ft) |
$5,000–$9,150 |
$7,000–$13,200 |
$10,600–$13,700 |
| 3.5 tons (about 2,100 sq ft) |
$5,450–$9,700 |
$7,400–$13,900 |
$11,000–$14,400 |
| 4 tons (about 2,500 sq ft) |
$6,950–$11,600 |
$7,800–$14,600 |
$11,400–$15,100 |
| 5 tons (about 3,000 sq ft) |
$7,800–$14,000 |
$8,600–$16,000 |
$12,200–$16,500 |
Central AC by size is Fixr's installed price. Heat pump and AC-with-furnace prices start from 3-ton figures for Savannah and Georgia (HVAC Project Cost, HVAC.com) and move $400–$700 per half ton, the step HVAC.com gives. More on the HVAC installation cost page.
How the estimator works
- Repairs: the installed range for the repair you choose, parts and labor. The after-hours option adds one hour at Fixr's emergency labor rate.
- New systems: the type of system and its size in tons. Ductwork replacement is an add-on, from a Savannah price guide.
- Tune-ups: one visit or a yearly plan, with drain cleaning as an add-on.
- Totals are rounded outward (to $5 for repairs and tune-ups, $100 for new systems) and always shown as a range.
Example: a capacitor on a Saturday
Capacitor $100–$450 + after-hours hour $150–$300 → about $250–$750.
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What moves the price up or down
- When you call. Nights, weekends and holidays cost more: Fixr puts emergency labor at $150–$300 an hour, 2 to 3 times the normal rate.
- The part and the brand. A capacitor is a small part; a compressor or coil is the most expensive repair on most systems.
- Warranty. A part still under the manufacturer's warranty can leave you paying mostly labor. Check your paperwork before the visit.
- Refrigerant. A leak has to be found and fixed before a recharge will last.
- For a new system: size, efficiency (SEER2), the type of system, and whether the ductwork needs work.
What the estimate doesn't include
- Permits for a new system (ask whether the quote includes it)
- Electrical, ductwork or access problems found on site
- Diagnostic or trip fees, unless you choose the diagnostic visit
- Rebates, which come off afterwards if you qualify