Typical 2026 ranges · Lexington, KY
What heating and cooling work costs around Lexington
Typical ranges for every service we price the same way, pulled straight from each service page so the numbers always match.
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- Price given
- In writing, before work starts
Short answer: How much does HVAC repair cost in Lexington, KY?
Most heating and cooling repairs around Lexington land between a couple hundred dollars for a capacitor, igniter or sensor and a few thousand for a compressor, coil or heat exchanger. Full system replacements run higher. The table below lists the typical range for each service; your written price comes after a technician tests the system.
Typical price ranges by service
Sort by any column or narrow the list by category. Each service name opens the page that explains what drives that price.
| What the range covers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Repair | Cooling | $147 | $1,180 | per completed repair, parts and labor |
| AC Installation | Cooling | $5,870 | $12,640 | per installed split system |
| AC Tune-Ups | Cooling | $119 | $238 | per system tune-up |
| Refrigerant Leak Repair | Cooling | $384 | $2,870 | per leak repair including recharge |
| Evaporator Coil Replacement | Cooling | $1,640 | $3,480 | per installed coil |
| AC Drain Line Repair | Cooling | $137 | $684 | per drain repair visit |
| Emergency HVAC Repair | Emergency & Projects | $189 | $1,360 | per completed emergency repair |
| HVAC System Replacement | Emergency & Projects | $9,840 | $21,670 | per complete heating and cooling system |
| Home Buyer HVAC Inspection | Emergency & Projects | $179 | $347 | per home inspection visit |
| New Construction HVAC | Emergency & Projects | $14,370 | $31,860 | per new single-family home |
| Furnace Repair | Heating | $163 | $1,285 | per repair, parts and labor |
| Furnace Installation | Heating | $4,180 | $9,870 | installed, gas furnace only |
| Furnace Tune-Ups | Heating | $129 | $236 | per furnace, per visit |
| Boiler Repair | Heating | $187 | $1,640 | per repair, parts and labor |
| Boiler Replacement | Heating | $6,870 | $16,430 | installed, residential boiler |
| Electric Furnace Repair | Heating | $158 | $1,135 | per repair, parts and labor |
| Thermostat Installation | Ductless & Controls | $187 | $629 | per thermostat installed |
| Light Commercial HVAC | Emergency & Projects | $8,740 | $27,380 | installed, per rooftop unit |
| Manufactured Home HVAC | Emergency & Projects | $5,380 | $11,640 | installed, indoor and outdoor equipment |
| Heat Pump Repair | Heat Pumps | $168 | $2,640 | per repair, parts and labor included |
| Heat Pump Installation | Heat Pumps | $7,380 | $17,940 | per complete system installed |
| Heat Pump Maintenance | Heat Pumps | $139 | $286 | per visit, one system |
| Dual Fuel Systems | Heat Pumps | $5,870 | $9,640 | to add a heat pump to an existing furnace |
| Geothermal Heat Pumps | Heat Pumps | $23,870 | $41,460 | per complete system with loop |
| Ductless Mini Split Installation | Ductless & Controls | $3,860 | $6,240 | per single-zone system installed |
| Ductless Mini Split Repair | Ductless & Controls | $187 | $1,940 | per repair, parts and labor |
| High-Velocity Central Air | Ductless & Controls | $13,760 | $27,480 | per installed system |
| HVAC Zoning Systems | Ductless & Controls | $2,870 | $6,940 | for a two or three-zone retrofit |
| Airflow Balancing | Ductwork & Airflow | $264 | $715 | per system balanced |
| Air Duct Cleaning | Ductwork & Airflow | $419 | $1,137 | per system, whole-house cleaning |
| Duct Sealing | Ductwork & Airflow | $687 | $2,364 | per system, tested and sealed |
| Ductwork Replacement | Ductwork & Airflow | $1,387 | $8,640 | partial to whole-house, one system |
| Dryer Vent Cleaning | Ductwork & Airflow | $129 | $287 | per dryer vent |
| Air Purifiers & Filtration | Indoor Air Quality | $347 | $2,186 | installed, per system |
| UV Air Purifiers | Indoor Air Quality | $437 | $1,148 | installed, per system |
| Whole-House Dehumidifiers | Indoor Air Quality | $1,874 | $3,962 | installed, per unit |
| Whole-House Humidifiers | Indoor Air Quality | $538 | $2,317 | installed, per system |
| Indoor Air Quality Testing | Indoor Air Quality | $189 | $487 | per home visit |
| Fresh-Air Ventilation | Indoor Air Quality | $763 | $4,286 | installed, per home |
| Radiant Floor Heating | Heating | $197 | $1,460 | per repair, parts and labor |
| Radiant Floor Heating | Heating | $1,140 | $17,860 | per installed project |
| Garage & Shop Heaters | Heating | $940 | $8,370 | per installed heater |
| Gas Line Installation & Repair | Emergency & Projects | $287 | $3,460 | per line run, parts and labor |
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What pushes a price toward the low or high end
The part that failed
A capacitor or flame sensor is a small part on a short visit. A compressor, coil or heat exchanger means more labor, refrigerant handling and sometimes carrying heavy equipment into an attic.
Refrigerant type and amount
Older R-22 systems cost far more to recharge than R-410A systems, and a leak has to be found and fixed before any refrigerant goes back in.
Where the equipment sits
An air handler in a tight attic or a furnace in a low crawlspace takes longer to reach and work on than one in an open basement.
Ductwork condition
New equipment on leaky or undersized ducts will not perform as rated, so some replacements include duct sealing or a new return.
Equipment tier
Single-stage, two-stage and variable-speed systems differ in price and in how evenly they heat, cool and pull humidity out of the air.
Time of the call
A repair is the same job at 2 a.m. as at 2 p.m., but we tell you before we start whether the timing changes anything about the price.
How we turn a range into your actual price
The ranges here come from typical jobs in central Kentucky homes in 2026. They are not quotes. A range is useful for planning and for knowing whether a number you have heard sounds reasonable, but the real price depends on what the technician finds.
On a visit we test first, show you the reading or the part that proves what failed, and then give you the price in writing before any work starts. When repair and replacement are both reasonable, you get both numbers side by side. Call (859) 377-8167 and we can talk through any line in this table.
Questions about HVAC prices in Lexington
Why do HVAC repair prices in Lexington vary so much for the same problem?
Two systems can show the same symptom for different reasons. A furnace that will not light might need a $189 flame sensor cleaning or a new control board, and an air conditioner blowing warm air might need a capacitor or a compressor. Testing first is the only way to know which price applies, which is why we price after readings, not before.
Are the prices on this HVAC price list quotes?
No. They are typical ranges from central Kentucky jobs so you can plan and compare. Your price is set after a technician inspects your system, and you see it in writing before any work begins. If something changes once the work starts, we stop and talk with you before going further.
Is it cheaper to replace the furnace and air conditioner at the same time in Lexington?
Often, yes, because the work shares one visit, one set of sheet metal changes and matched equipment. It only makes sense when both pieces are near the end of their lives. If one is young and healthy, we will tell you, and you can replace only the one that needs it.
Want a real number for your system?
Call (859) 377-8167 any hour. A technician tests first and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.