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Most HVAC work in Arlington falls between $80 and $7,500 depending on what you need. A tune-up runs $80 – $200, an AC repair is typically $150 – $650, and a full AC installation lands between $3,500 and $7,500. Furnace repairs sit in the same neighborhood at $150 – $700.
That spread is wide because “HVAC” covers everything from a $15 capacitor to a whole-system replacement. On this page we break down real Arlington prices by job type, explain what pushes a bill up or down, and show you how to know a fair number when you see one.
HVAC Cost Breakdown (2026)
| Job | Typical Arlington price | What’s included |
|---|---|---|
| AC tune-up / maintenance visit | $80 – $200 | Coil cleaning, filter check, refrigerant level, electrical inspection, capacitor test |
| AC repair | $150 – $650 | Diagnosis plus parts and labor. Common fixes: capacitor, contactor, blower motor, refrigerant charge |
| Furnace repair | $150 – $700 | Diagnosis plus parts and labor. Common fixes: igniter, flame sensor, inducer motor, control board |
| AC installation (full system) | $3,500 – $7,500 | New condenser, coil, line set as needed, labor, startup, permit where required |
| Refrigerant recharge | Typically $200 – $600 | Refilling the fluid that moves heat out of your home, plus leak check |
| Blower motor replacement | Typically $400 – $650 | Motor, capacitor, labor |
| Capacitor replacement | Typically $150 – $300 | The part that gives your compressor its startup jolt, plus labor |
Two things move that final number more than anything else: the part and the season. A capacitor is a quick, cheap fix. A failed compressor can push you toward a replacement decision. And when Arlington hits triple digits in July, so does demand, which means parts and labor are both harder to source cheaply.
What Affects HVAC Pricing in Arlington
- System age. Units past 12 – 15 years often need a repair worth 30 – 50% of a replacement. At that point, a new system usually costs less over the next five years than patching the old one twice.
- Refrigerant type. Older R-22 systems cost noticeably more to recharge than R-410A or the newer R-454B units. R-22 was phased out, so the supply is thin and the price reflects it.
- Arlington’s climate load. We run our ACs hard here from May through September, and that runtime wears out capacitors, contactors, and blower motors faster than you’d see in a milder market. Expect these parts to fail earlier on DFW-area systems.
- Attic and closet access. Many Arlington homes have air handlers in a hot attic or a tight interior closet. Hard-to-reach equipment adds labor time, and labor is a real chunk of your bill.
- Time of year. A non-emergency repair in March costs less than the same repair on a 104° afternoon in August. If you can schedule ahead of the heat, do it.
- System size and brand. A 2-ton unit for a small bungalow near downtown costs less than a 5-ton system for a two-story house out toward the Viridian. Parts pricing also varies across Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem, York, Daikin, Bryant, and American Standard.
Repair or Replace? The Math in Arlington
The rule of thumb we give homeowners: if the repair is more than a third of what a new system costs and your unit is over 12 years old, price a replacement before you commit to the fix. A $600 repair on a 14-year-old system that’s likely to fail again next summer isn’t a bargain. A $600 repair on a 6-year-old unit absolutely is.
If you’re weighing it, get both numbers in writing. Every job with us starts with a written price before any work begins, so you can compare a repair quote against a replacement quote side by side instead of guessing.
What We Do Differently
Price is only half the question. The other half is who’s actually coming to your door.
Every Brandt HVAC job begins with a written price, no exceptions, so you agree to the number before a wrench comes out. Every repair carries a written guarantee, and if it fails, we return at no charge under our 365-Day Done Right Promise. Our technicians are background-checked and identity-verified under the Threshold Verified standard, and you get their name and photo before they arrive. They show a photo ID badge at the door. If anyone shows up who you weren’t told to expect, that visit is on us.
We know that matters to a lot of Arlington homeowners, especially anyone home alone, parents with young kids, and older residents who’d rather know exactly who’s knocking. Phones are answered by a live person 24/7, so there’s no voicemail pit and no callback queue.
A word on the name: Brandt comes from an old word for a firebrand, which is a fitting thing to call a company built around keeping a home warm.
How to Save on HVAC
The cheapest HVAC bill is the one you avoid. A $80 – $200 tune-up each spring catches the worn capacitor or low refrigerant before it becomes a July breakdown, and it keeps your system running closer to its rated efficiency, which shows up on your electric bill through the Arlington summer.
- Change filters on schedule. Every 1 – 3 months depending on pets and dust. A clogged filter makes the whole system work harder and shortens motor life.
- Book maintenance in spring or fall. You avoid peak-season scheduling and peak-season pricing.
- Ask for the written price before work starts. Any honest shop will give you one. If a company won’t, that’s your answer.
- Get a second quote on replacements. Installation pricing varies across the metro, and a written quote is the only way to compare fairly.
- Keep it running, don’t over-cool it. Setting the thermostat a few degrees higher during peak hours cuts runtime and slows wear on the compressor.
We give free estimates. Call (984) 538-9003 and we’ll walk you through the range for your specific system before anyone touches it.
How a Typical HVAC Visit Works
- You call and reach a live person. Any hour, any day. We take your address and describe the problem.
- We tell you who’s coming. You get the technician’s name and photo before the visit, so you know who to expect.
- They arrive and show their ID badge. Background-checked, uniformed, identity-verified under the Threshold Verified standard.
- You get a written price before any work starts. Parts, labor, total. You approve it or you don’t. No surprises.
- The repair gets done, and it’s covered in writing. If it fails, we come back free under the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
A note on the dangerous stuff: refrigerant lines, high-voltage capacitors, and control boards carry a real shock and burn risk, and gas furnaces add another layer on top. Those aren’t parts to test with a multimeter you bought last weekend. Leave the panel on and let a trained tech handle it.
FAQs – HVAC Cost in Arlington
How much does an AC repair cost in Arlington?
Most AC repairs in Arlington run $150 – $650, parts and labor included. A capacitor swap sits near the bottom of that range; a blower motor or refrigerant recharge sits near the top. Call (984) 538-9003 for an exact quote, and estimates are free.
How much does a new AC system cost in Arlington?
A full AC installation in Arlington typically costs $3,500 – $7,500. That covers the condenser, coil, labor, and startup. Size of your home, brand, and efficiency rating are the biggest levers. Call (984) 538-9003 for a written quote on your house.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace my HVAC system?
Repair is cheaper if your system is under 12 years old and the fix is under a third of replacement cost. Past 12 – 15 years, or facing a repair over roughly $2,000, replacement usually wins over the next five years. Call (984) 538-9003 and we’ll quote both so you can compare in writing.
How much is a furnace repair in Arlington?
Furnace repairs in Arlington usually cost $150 – $700. Common jobs like igniter or flame sensor replacement land near the low end; inducer motors and control boards push toward the high end. Call (984) 538-9003 for a free estimate.
Can you come today?
Often yes, and our phones are answered by a live person 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Same-day service depends on the day’s schedule, but when you call (984) 538-9003 you’ll talk to a person, not a machine, and get a straight answer on timing.
What does a tune-up include, and why bother?
An Arlington tune-up costs $80 – $200 and covers coil cleaning, filter check, refrigerant level, electrical inspection, and a capacitor test. It’s the cheapest way to catch a problem before it becomes a summer breakdown. Call (984) 538-9003 to book one.
Ready for a Real Number?
Every Brandt HVAC job starts with a written price before any work begins, every repair carries a written guarantee, and every technician is background-checked and introduced by name and photo before they arrive. Each location is independently owned and operated, and we answer the phone around the clock.
Call (984) 538-9003 for a free estimate on your Arlington home. We’ll give you the range, the written price, and the name of the person coming to your door.
Written by Devin Marlowe, Owner at Brandt HVAC, serving Arlington homeowners since 2003.
Pricing reflects the Arlington market as of 2026. Brandt HVAC offers free estimates – call (984) 538-9003.
What Our Customers Say
"Knowing a vetted tech was coming into my house made a difference. Name and photo texted ahead, shoe covers, polite, and thorough with explaining."
- Tina M."Drain line was clogging and causing a leak by the air handler. They cleared it and installed a float switch so it can't flood again."
- Nora T."AC stopped cooling on a hot afternoon. Tech arrived with a badge, checked the capacitor, found it bad, and replaced it on the spot. House cooled down within the hour."
- Steve P.