An AC tune-up costs $65 to $200 for most homes, with central air systems averaging about $143 per visit.1 Annual maintenance plans that bundle two visits run $150 to $350 per year. Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on system type, region, service level, and whether the tech finds repairs.
$65 – $200
tune-up range (This Old House)
$143
central AC average (This Old House)
$120 – $350
annual visit (Trane)
$150 – $350
2-visit yearly plan (PickHVAC)
What sources say
| Source | Figure | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| This Old House | $65 – $200 per tune-up; $133 average | Cost guide |
| Trane | $120 – $350 per annual maintenance visit | Manufacturer guidance |
| PickHVAC | $75 – $200 standard tune-up, about $100 average | Cost guide |
| This Old House (HVAC maintenance) | $70 – $200 for an AC tune-up | Cost guide |
Trane’s range sits above the others; its figure covers an annual maintenance visit rather than a one-time tune-up. PickHVAC notes basic promotional tune-ups can run under $80 while premium packages with heavy cleaning reach $300 to $500 or more.3
Cost by system type (This Old House)
| System type | Tune-up cost | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Portable AC | $65 – $85 | $75 |
| Window AC | $65 – $150 | $108 |
| Central AC | $85 – $200 | $143 |
| Packaged system | $90 – $200 | $145 |
| Geothermal heat pump | $175 – $350 | $263 |
| Mini-split system | $200 – $400 | $300 |
Cost by region (PickHVAC)
| Region | Large cities | Smaller towns |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast | $200 – $380 | $100 – $150 |
| Southeast | $100 – $140 | $100 – $150 |
| Midwest | $110 – $150 | $60 – $100 |
| Northwest | $220 – $300 | $100 – $120 |
| Southwest | $80 – $200 | $60 – $150 |
City size drives the spread: a basic tune-up that costs $60 to $100 in a small Midwestern town runs $200 to $380 in a Northeast metro.3
Add-ons a tech may quote
| Add-on | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerant recharge | $200 – $500 | PickHVAC |
| Deep coil cleaning | $100 – $400 | PickHVAC |
| Air filter replacement | $75 – $200 | This Old House |
| Drain line cleaning | $75 – $200 | This Old House |
A refrigerant recharge at $200 to $500 costs more than the tune-up itself, so ask for the leak to be found before paying for a top-up.3
What you can do yourself
Between professional visits, change or wash the filter every one to three months, keep two feet of clearance around the outdoor unit, and rinse the condenser fins gently with a garden hose. The tune-up itself (refrigerant pressure checks, electrical testing, coil inspection) is pro work: pricing is mostly labor for inspecting, cleaning, and testing system components.1
Related guides
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AC Repair Cost
HVAC Repair Cost
Furnace Tune-Up Cost
All cost guides
Sources
1. This Old House — AC Tune-Up Cost
2. Trane — Home AC Maintenance Cost
3. PickHVAC — AC Tune-Up Cost
4. This Old House — HVAC Maintenance Cost