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The Cost of Repair

In the winter months, it’s basically impossible to live without reliable heating. Fortunately, there are several repair services in the area, but how much do they cost and what affects this price? In most cases, you can expect to pay approximately $300 for a repair, or, to put it another way, anywhere between $160-$400. In severe cases, you may even get up to $800, but keep in mind that repairs of this magnitude are usually quite substantial and can often be avoided through proper maintenance and regular upkeep.

What Affects the Price of Repairing?

The first factor that any repairman is going to check on is the status of your warranty. If your furnace is still under warranty, its parts are often covered by the warranty, which can knock the price down although you’ll still probably have to pay for service and labor. The next primary factor in your price is going to be the cost of the parts. The more expensive a part is, the more you’ll have to pay for its repair or installation. Particularly expensive jobs include cracked heat exchangers, motor trouble, and issues with fans or wiring.

Your repairman will also have to take into account the age, size, and condition of your furnace. The older a furnace is, the more difficult it can be to acquire parts, making them more expensive to fix. Similarly, a larger machine is going to have more expensive parts and more complex systems which can also add up to a bigger price tag for you. If your furnace is poorly taken care of, a single problem is often symptomatic of a deeper issue within your furnace and you can end up paying quite a bit. In fact, if your furnace is over 10 years old, most professionals recommend simply replacing it altogether.