Quick answer
- US: an HVAC service call typically runs $100-$250, and repairs $130-$2,000 depending on the part.1 Tune-ups start around $99,2 and technicians charge $75-$200 an hour depending on the market.5
- Canada: service calls run about $90-$200 CAD and common furnace or AC repairs $150-$600.11 In Toronto, diagnostic fees are $100-$150 and labor averages $120-$160 an hour.8
What to charge for an HVAC service call
| Charge | US (USD) | Canada (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Service call / diagnostic | $100-$2501; from about $75 for a basic call7 | $90-$20011; Toronto diagnostic $100-$1508 |
| Tune-up / maintenance visit | From $992; $90-$150 at one company3 | $120-$250 in Ottawa10; furnace tune-up $149 at one Toronto company12 |
| Hourly labor | $75-$2005 | Toronto $120-$1608 |
| Common repairs | $130-$2,000 by part1; AC service $170-$752, most around $3544 | $150-$60011; $150-$350 most common at one company12 |
Most HVAC businesses charge the service call no matter what, and many credit it toward the repair if the client goes ahead. Say which you do when you book the call - it's the question every homeowner asks.
Flat-rate repairs vs hourly
HVAC repairs are widely priced from a flat-rate price book: a capacitor replacement, a contactor, a blower motor each has a set price including labor. Clients see one number, and you aren't penalised for being quick. In Toronto, for example, a capacitor swap runs about $150-$300 and a compressor $2,000+.9 Hourly billing still makes sense for unusual troubleshooting.
Maintenance plans
Annual maintenance agreements smooth out the seasonal swings. Home Depot cites plans like $139 a year,2 and one heating company estimates its basic plan at $140-$180 a year.3 Older estimates put regular annual service at $75-$150.6 Plans usually include one or two tune-ups, priority booking and a repair discount - and they fill your calendar in the shoulder seasons.
After-hours and emergency calls
Nights, weekends and no-heat calls in January are worth more. Ottawa pricing breaks out after-hours and emergency calls as their own category above routine and repair visits.10 Set a clear surcharge and tell clients up front.
Certification you need to price in
In the US, technicians who handle refrigerants need EPA Section 608 certification. In Canada, refrigerant handling and gas work are provincially regulated - gas furnace work in Ontario, for example, needs a TSSA gas technician license. Training, renewals and insurance are part of your overhead, and part of why licensed rates sit above handyman rates.
HVAC prices in Canada
- Service calls: $90-$200 CAD; common repairs $150-$600.11
- Toronto AC repair: $200-$1,500 for common issues; diagnostic $100-$150; labor $120-$160 an hour.8
- Ottawa: maintenance $120-$250, minor repairs $200-$450, major repairs $500-$1,500+.10
- Toronto and Mississauga company list: furnace tune-up $149, common repairs $150-$350, complex parts $400-$900.12
Quote in CAD before tax, and register for GST/HST once your taxable revenue passes $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters.
Common questions
How much should I charge for an HVAC service call?
Published US service calls run $100-$250 (from about $75 for a basic call); in Canada, $90-$200 CAD. Many companies credit the fee toward the repair.
Should I charge a service call fee if nothing is wrong?
Yes. The fee pays for the trip and the time it takes to find or rule out a problem, so most HVAC businesses charge it whether or not a repair follows. Tell clients when they book, and say whether it is credited toward a repair.
How do you price HVAC services?
A service call or diagnostic fee for every visit, flat rates from a price book for common repairs, hourly labor for unusual troubleshooting, and maintenance plans for recurring work.
How much do HVAC technicians charge per hour?
About $75-$200 an hour in the US depending on the market, and around $120-$160 CAD in Toronto.
How much is an HVAC tune-up?
From about $99 in the US; $120-$250 CAD for routine maintenance in Ottawa.
How much does HVAC service cost in Canada?
Service calls run $90-$200 CAD and common furnace or AC repairs $150-$600, with Toronto labor around $120-$160 an hour.
Book tune-ups online, screen repairs first
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See the HVAC booking pageSources
- Angi, 2026 HVAC Repairs Cost: A Comprehensive Price Guide
- Home Depot, Cost to Repair HVAC
- Schwantes Heating, HVAC Maintenance Cost 2026: Homeowner Guide (one company's guide)
- Thumbtack, How much does AC service cost? Avg. range: $170-$752
- Home Rangers, How Much Does AC Repair Cost in 2026?
- EcoWatch, Average Cost of HVAC Maintenance (2024)
- Forest Hills HVAC, HVAC Contractor Costs in 2026: Complete Pricing Guide
- LG Home Comfort (Ontario), How Much Does AC Repair Cost In Ontario? (2026 Guide)
- Imperial Heating (Toronto), How Much Does AC Repair Cost in Toronto? (2026 Price Guide)
- WeatherFix (Ottawa), How Much Does It Cost For An HVAC Service Call In Ottawa?
- Masters' Guild (Canada), How Much Does HVAC Service Cost in Canada? (2026)
- EcoFrost (Toronto, Mississauga), HVAC Cost Guide 2026 | Toronto Mississauga Prices | EcoFrost (one company's price list)
Prices are what these sources published as of September-October 2026. Rates vary by city, season and the job itself - use them as a starting point, not a rule.