How much should an HVAC service call be?

• <div><p>Most HVAC companies charge a flat service call fee of between <b>$75 and $150</b>, which includes traveling to your home and inspecting your system to find the underlying problem. Keep in mind that these prices only include diagnostics and the actual repairs will usually be billed separately. If you’re calling for routine service, the service call will be included in your inspection and tune-up, with the total sitting around <b>$150</b>. Your prices could be a little higher if you have a very large home with multiple condensers and air handlers, as inspections and servicing take longer.</p></div>

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Q: How long does it take for geothermal to pay for itself?

• <div><p>A geothermal heat pump system will take about <b>10 years</b> to pay for itself, and it has a life span of anywhere from about 25 to 50 years. Installing a geothermal heat pump will cost about $14,250 upfront, but it can reduce your energy bills by around 65% when compared to a conventional HVAC system. </p></div>

Q: What types of heat pumps are there?

• <div><p>There are three main types of heat pumps. An air-source heat pump system is the most common and has two parts&mdash;an indoor air handler unit and an outdoor heat pump unit. A ductless heat pump system functions similarly to an air-source heat pump system but doesn&rsquo;t need ductwork to distribute the air. A geothermal heat pump system pulls heat from the ground to help heat your home. </p></div>

Q: Are there downsides to using a geothermal heat pump for floor heating?

• <div><p>The most obvious downside is the high upfront cost of buying and installing one of these systems. Additionally, sometimes the system can take a longer time to heat than alternatives like a boiler. Also, if something goes wrong with the geothermal pump, repairs are often significantly more expensive than repairing traditional, above-ground heat pumps. </p></div>

Q: How long does geothermal servicing take?

• <div><p>Most maintenance checks take 2-5 hours, though extensive repairs may take longer.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2022
We had a problem with a couple of our oven burners going to high heat when set on low and Home Warranty Inc. was contacted to make a claim. They said to use anyone but Doug's Appliance. A technician came out from another company and said due to the age of the oven and the cost of parts it wasn't...
Home Warranty Inc
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Reviewed in January 2017
They were prompt! That's the only good thing I can say. We called on a Sunday night, and they came out the next morning, December 19th. On that day, the guy was there about 1/2 an hour, checking a few things out. In the end though, he found nothing wrong, and just reset the rollout switch, and...
Prairie Sons Inc
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Reviewed in June 2015
First, $324 seems like a lot of money for a recharge, but it was for about 3 pounds of coolant and the service call fee. I believe that to be a fair price in this market. Jason arrived in the middle of the 3-hr appointment window, was very courteous, professional and just plain nice. He...
Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
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Reviewed in November 2014
We contacted the recommended company about heating coils and will meet with them next week.
PATES ROOFING
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Reviewed in August 2014
It was great. They were very good. They provide great service and their prices are really reasonable. Any tires you buy there, they fix it for free. They are friendly and they just get it done. Oil changes are about $26 or so.
BARGAIN BARN
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Reviewed in August 2013
Chris, the owner of Dell's Plumbing, did not know very much about pool heaters so he had me wait until the next day to his father was done with another job. When his father came he and Chris tested the heater and figured out what was wrong with it. It was an easy fix, so they just told us what...
Dells Plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2013
I used to be a loyal customer of Auto Service Company (now Kendall Auto). I will never, ever set foot in Kendall again! I brought my vehicle in for service to fix the driver side widow. Vehicle came out fixed, but the heated seats were not working now where there were when the rig went in. ...
Kendall Auto
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Reviewed in March 2013
They are awesome. The price was reasonable. He was very honest and fair. He does the work on time. He realized that he had misquoted and then he honored the quote. They did a really good job. I had to make half payment upfront. He is very personable. I got a quote from AET for the same job and...
Spencer's Contracting
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Reviewed in February 2011
In the middle of winter my heater quit working. It was late in the afternoon--almost 5- when it happened and I called them and caught someone in the office. They said they would send someone over as soon as they completed another job. Within the hour they were at my house and I had heat shortly...
Brandon Heating And Plumbing
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Girton Adams Co. is a fourth- generation family-owned business. Since 1909, has been providing premium ice cubes, block ice, and dry to the Sioux Falls area. From delivering ice in horse drawn carriages to serving hundreds of restaurants, convenience stores, and supermarkets! Girton Adams delivers high-quality service. Girton Adams also services commercial heating boilers and burners. Based in the midwest, they have traveled as far Mexicali, Mexico to deliver premier service. Visit our website to learn more about the rich heritage of our company. Call us for party ice, block ice, dry ice, boilers, and burners need's. We look forward to serving you.

Heating Oil questions, answered by experts

A geothermal heat pump system will take about 10 years to pay for itself, and it has a life span of anywhere from about 25 to 50 years. Installing a geothermal heat pump will cost about $14,250 upfront, but it can reduce your energy bills by around 65% when compared to a conventional HVAC system.

There are three main types of heat pumps. An air-source heat pump system is the most common and has two parts—an indoor air handler unit and an outdoor heat pump unit. A ductless heat pump system functions similarly to an air-source heat pump system but doesn’t need ductwork to distribute the air. A geothermal heat pump system pulls heat from the ground to help heat your home.

Most HVAC companies charge a flat service call fee of between $75 and $150, which includes traveling to your home and inspecting your system to find the underlying problem. Keep in mind that these prices only include diagnostics and the actual repairs will usually be billed separately. If you’re calling for routine service, the service call will be included in your inspection and tune-up, with the total sitting around $150. Your prices could be a little higher if you have a very large home with multiple condensers and air handlers, as inspections and servicing take longer.

The most obvious downside is the high upfront cost of buying and installing one of these systems. Additionally, sometimes the system can take a longer time to heat than alternatives like a boiler. Also, if something goes wrong with the geothermal pump, repairs are often significantly more expensive than repairing traditional, above-ground heat pumps.

Most maintenance checks take 2-5 hours, though extensive repairs may take longer.

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