HVAC service call pricing has two components: the diagnostic fee (covers travel, time to diagnose) and the repair price (parts + labor for the fix). Here's how to set both.
Diagnostic fee: Should cover your actual cost for travel + 30-60 minutes diagnostic time + overhead allocation. Many markets support a flat diagnostic fee; some apply it to the repair if they proceed.
Repair pricing: Parts at cost plus markup + repair labor time × your hourly labor rate. Don't price repairs by "what the market charges" — price from your actual costs.
Emergency and after-hours: Add a premium (25-50% is standard) for weekend, evening, or holiday calls.
Track actuals: Common repair types (capacitors, contactor replacements, refrigerant) become standard-priced over time once you know your actual cost. TimeFotos logs job history by address.
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