Plumbing, Heating & AC Pricing Guide

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These are the questions our customers ask us most. Each card shows a typical starting price and links to the full explanation below.

What it typically costs to diagnose and repair a furnace or heating system. Need a full replacement? See system replacement pricing under Air Conditioning.

Most furnace repair calls begin with a diagnostic visit to find out why the system is not heating. The diagnostic fee covers the service call and finding the cause. The repair itself is priced once the technician knows what is wrong.

What affects the price

• Service-call and diagnostic fee
• Common repair categories
• Repair vs. replace considerations
• After-hours service

Typical pricing for AC diagnosis, repair and new system replacement.

If your AC is not cooling, a diagnostic visit finds the problem first. Common repairs involve refrigerant, electrical parts or components, and the cost varies with the age and efficiency of your system.

What affects the price

• Diagnostic visit
• Common repair categories
• Refrigerant, electrical and component issues
• System age and efficiency
• Repair vs. replace decision points

A new AC, furnace, heat pump or complete HVAC system is priced by the equipment and the home. Final cost depends on system size, efficiency, and the condition of your existing ductwork and connections.

What affects the price

• System size and efficiency
• Heat pump vs. furnace
• Duct condition
• Electrical and gas changes
• Equipment tiers, permits and warranties
• Financing options

Typical starting prices for common fixture repairs, gas work and leak locating.

Covers simple fixture repairs, angle stops and shutoff valves, faucet replacement and leaking sinks. Hidden damage behind walls or cabinets can change the scope.

What affects the price

• Simple repair vs. replacement
• Access issues
• Hidden damage that changes scope

Repairs can involve the wax ring or flange, fill or flush valves, or stoppages. Replacement cost depends on the toilet you choose and who supplies it.

What affects the price

• Wax ring and flange condition
• Fill and flush valve repairs
• Comfort-height options
• Homeowner-supplied vs. contractor-supplied fixtures

Cartridge-only repairs cost less than full valve-body replacement. Wall access and trim compatibility are common reasons the price changes.

What affects the price

• Cartridge-only vs. valve-body replacement
• Wall access
• Trim compatibility
• Pressure-balance valves
• Homeowner-supplied fixtures

Gas work can include pressure testing, leak locating, repairs and new line installation. Permits, inspections and appliance connections affect the total.

What affects the price

• Pressure testing and leak locating
• Permits and inspection
• Utility shutoff and restoration
• Access, line size and material
• Appliance connections

This price covers locating the leak. Repair is not included. Where the leak is, such as under a slab, in a yard or inside a wall, changes the final repair cost.

What affects the price

• Locate-only vs. repair pricing
• Slab, yard or wall leaks
• Isolation testing and equipment
• Access to the leak

A jam or reset costs less than replacement. Replacement depends on horsepower and quality, plus the condition of the electrical and plumbing connections.

What affects the price

• Jam/reset vs. replacement
• Horsepower and quality
• Electrical and plumbing connections
• Homeowner-provided disposals

Pricing depends on whether you need a test only or a repair or replacement, plus device type, size and local certification requirements.

What affects the price

• Test-only vs. repair/replacement
• Device type and size
• Accessibility
• Commercial requirements
• Certification and filing

Tank and tankless water heaters are priced differently, so we show them separately.

Repair costs depend on the part and the unit. Replacement depends on tank or tankless, capacity, fuel type and venting, plus code upgrades and permits.

What affects the price

• Tank vs. tankless
• Capacity, fuel and venting
• Code upgrades and permits
• Warranty considerations

Repair costs depend on the part and the unit. Replacement depends on tank or tankless, capacity, fuel type and venting, plus code upgrades and permits.

What affects the price

• Age of tank
• Size of tank
• Code upgrades and permits
• Warranty considerations
• Selected Brand

Repair costs depend on the part and the unit. Replacement depends on tank or tankless, capacity, fuel type and venting, plus code upgrades and permits.

What affects the price

• Age of tank
• Size of tank
• Code upgrades and permits
• Warranty considerations
• Selected Brand

Repair costs depend on the part and the unit. Replacement depends on tank or tankless, capacity, fuel type and venting, plus code upgrades and permits.

What affects the price

• Age of tank
• Size of tank
• Code upgrades and permits
• Warranty considerations
• Selected Brand

What it typically costs to clear a clog and inspect or repair a sewer line.

Clearing a single fixture drain is different from clearing the main line. Cabling, access or cleanouts, camera work, hydro jetting and recurring stoppages from roots can all change the price.

What affects the price

• Fixture drain vs. main-line stoppage
• Cabling and access
• Camera needs
• Hydro jetting
• Roots and recurring stoppages

A camera inspection finds the problem and locates it. Repair is priced separately and depends on depth, length, access, roots, and bellies or breaks.

What affects the price

• Camera and locate vs. repair
• Depth and length
• Access
• Roots, bellies and breaks
• Excavation vs. trenchless options
• Permit needs

Regular maintenance helps catch problems early.

A tune-up includes seasonal checks and filters. Pricing differs for one system vs. multiple systems, and membership options may apply. Repairs found during maintenance are quoted separately.

What affects the price

• One system vs. multiple systems
• Seasonal checks and filters
• Membership options
• Repairs found during maintenance

Tank flushing and tankless descaling are different services. Scale buildup, anode and T&P valve inspection, and water quality all play a part.

What affects the price

• Tank flush vs. tankless descaling
• Scale and water quality
• Anode and T&P inspection
• Frequency
• Maintenance-plan inclusion

Every home is different. Call or request service online and a KMP team member will help you understand your options and a real price for your situation.