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>

Do you need backup heat with geothermal?

• <div><p>If a geothermal heat pump is installed correctly, then you shouldn’t have to worry about having a backup heat source such as a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/furnace-and-heating-basics.htm">furnace</a> or oil boiler. However, there are geothermal systems installed that include a backup in case the heat pump fails due to extreme cold. This is simply a backup heat pump you’ll likely never need and not an alternative heat source.</p></div>

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Q: Can I service my geothermal system myself?

• <div><p>DIY maintenance like filter cleaning is possible, but professional servicing ensures proper pressure, refrigerant levels, and loop performance.</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>

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>

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Last update on November 26, 2025

Reviewed in July 2018
Needed a new water heater. Good job on the installation and fair pricing. Will use them again!
CAMERON PLUMBING INC
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Reviewed in October 2015
I took my truck in for full service, oil change ect.... the owner and the drunk mechanic are the ones who did it and I go to take off in my truck and started smelling oil, so pulled over and got to looking and they forgot to put the plug back in...
Us 40 Garage
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Reviewed in June 2015
Saturday morning my old AC unit went out, his quick response allowed me to have my unit installed that afternoon after him traveling 70+ miles to get unit from supplier and back to my home, I have a young boy with cerebral palsy, and can not tolerate heat and humidity. we had to leave to get him...
Kankakee Valley Heating and Cooling
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Reviewed in February 2015
Cook employees were skilled at their trade, conscientious, professional, and very personable. The quality of the work performed was excellent and I had no complaints whatsoever. I also had direct dealings with Company Management, Garrett Cook, and was very favorably impressed by his...
Cook Heating & Air
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Reviewed in November 2014
First the A/C unit turned off automatically because too much coolant had been put on and the pressure rose so much the factory preset overload switch activated. Second when it was time for heat to come on the auxillary heat would cause the circuit breaker to trip. So Beard came out and said...
BEARD HEATING & COOLING
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Reviewed in March 2014
Ron was very professional, punctual, and courteous! He inspected the home from top to bottom, took multiple pictures, took the time to explain his findings with me in real time. The home is bank-owned so it had been winterized and had no propane tank so the plumbing, heating, and water heater...
WESTON'S HOME INSPECTION SVC
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Reviewed in September 2013
changed oil and topped all fluids and rotated his tires. Great job and did not try and upcharge like Jiffy Lube has tried to do in past.
Carx Tire & Auto
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Reviewed in August 2013
Our gas dryer was only heating intermittently, so it would take hours to dry a load of clothes. I called on Friday, they came on Monday and had a new coil installed within a half hour. The price was good considering it included the part, labor and Gregory's was 30 miles away. The ...
Gregory's Appliance Service
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Reviewed in January 2013
Camp's provided a prompt call back upon my initial contact. I was in need of a new cooling system and wanted to replace my heating system as well since both were approximately 30 yrs old. Camp's was recommended to me by an acquaintance and is a small contractor where you deal directly with...
CAMP'S HEATING COOLING
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Reviewed in February 2011
They installed the sytem and we have documented over 20 service calls trying to make it work. They promised us abuot 1500 dollars a year operating cost for the two systems, we've never come any place close to that. We paid 500 dollars last month. Every time they came out they were doing repairs....
ARS / Rescue Rooter Indiana
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Geothermal Specialist, Inc.

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Geothermal Specialist, Inc. has serviced & installed close to 3000 geothermal systems in NW Indiana and SW Michigan since 1983. No one else in NW Indiana has the experience & service you'll find at GSI.

"They go out of their way to make sure the customer is happy."

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"They go out of their way to make sure the customer is happy."

Jacob S on March 2022

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Mainstream Works

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Mainstream Works will work as an independent contractor for all services performed. With over 30 years of experience in home building, remodeling, landscaping, and construction, Mainstream Works guarantees a successful project.

Heating Oil questions, answered by experts

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.

If a geothermal heat pump is installed correctly, then you shouldn’t have to worry about having a backup heat source such as a furnace or oil boiler. However, there are geothermal systems installed that include a backup in case the heat pump fails due to extreme cold. This is simply a backup heat pump you’ll likely never need and not an alternative heat source.

DIY maintenance like filter cleaning is possible, but professional servicing ensures proper pressure, refrigerant levels, and loop performance.

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

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