What actually moves the price of a new HVAC system
We do not publish prices, because every home is different and a price list would be wrong for yours. Here is exactly what moves the number, so you can compare two quotes properly.
The price of a new HVAC system is set by the size of the equipment, the efficiency rating, the condition and capacity of your ductwork, the electrical work needed, how accessible the install location is, and the brand and tier of equipment you choose. We calculate all of that for your home, then put the exact price in writing before anything is ordered.
For a repair, the price depends on the fault, the system and the parts involved, so we charge a diagnostic fee to test the system first. A failed capacitor and a failed compressor are both repairs, and quoting either before diagnosis would be guesswork.
What actually moves the number
Six things. When you are comparing quotes, check that each one has answered all six, because a quote that leaves one of them out usually leaves it out of the price too.
| Factor | Why it changes the price | What it changes for you |
|---|---|---|
| System size | The tonnage sets the equipment and the labour. Too small and it never catches up, too big and it short-cycles and wears out early. | We run a Manual J load calculation and size to your home, not to the square footage on the listing. |
| Efficiency rating | A higher rating costs more up front and saves more on the utility bill over the years. | We show you the options side by side with the running cost, so you can judge the payback yourself. |
| Ductwork | If the existing ducts cannot carry the new system, no equipment fixes the problem. | We check the runs before we quote, and we tell you if the ductwork is the limiting factor. |
| Electrical scope | A new circuit or a panel change is a real line on a quote, and two quotes can look identical until one includes it. | We check the service and the panel before we commit to anything. |
| Access and install location | A roof unit, an attic unit and a ground pad are very different jobs to work on. | We look at the access before we quote, so the price we give you is the price you get. |
| Brand and equipment tier | Different manufacturers and efficiency tiers carry different price points. | We install what we trust, and we tell you what each option costs you over its life, not just on day one. |
Every quote we write itemises all six. Call us for a free phone consultation to guide your installation choices.
Repair or replace
The working-out our technicians use, and the maths behind it. This one uses your own repair costs, not ours.
| The system | What the arithmetic says | What usually happens |
|---|---|---|
| A few years old, the first repair | The total stays well under a replacement | Repair it |
| Middle aged, the second or third repair | It lands close to a replacement | Check the warranty, then the parts |
| Old, and it has needed work every year | It passes a replacement | Replace it |
The maths is simple. Multiply the age of the system by what you are spending on repairs each year, and compare that to what replacing it would cost. If the answer is well under, repairing is the better call.
The maths is simple. Take the age of the system, multiply it by what you are spending on repairs each year, and compare that to what replacing it would cost. If the answer is well under, repairing is the better call. It is a starting point, not a verdict, and we will give you an honest read either way.
Paying for it
Financing for all credit
Flexible monthly financing plans with options for all credit profiles, including lower or rebuilding credit scores, on qualifying credit. Predictable monthly payments that fit your budget.
Rebates
We help customers get approved for California TECH Clean California rebates and we handle the paperwork for you. We are not a utility partner, so we will not claim an endorsement we do not have.
Military discount
Active and veteran service members get a discount off a new system installation. Ask us when you call and we will tell you what it works out at.
Installation guide call
Free phone consultation to guide you on sizing, efficiency ratings, and California rebate eligibility before you commit.
Transparent diagnostics
We charge a clear diagnostic fee to inspect and test your unit. You receive a written repair quote and approve the price before any repair begins.
Upfront pricing
The price you approve in writing is the price you pay. There are no add-ons once the job is underway.
Common questions
It depends on your home, so we will not put a number on it that would be wrong. The tonnage, the efficiency rating, the ductwork, the electrical work and the access all move it. We calculate those for your home, then put the exact price in writing before anything is ordered.
Because the cost depends entirely on the fault, and guessing would be dishonest. We charge a straightforward diagnostic fee to test and pinpoint the issue, then put the exact repair price in writing before any work starts. You approve everything before we begin.
The standard 10-year manufacturer parts coverage, plus 1 to 5 years of labor from RB HVAC. Installations carry a 5-year warranty from us as well.
Yes. Flexible monthly financing is available for all credit scores, including low credit or rebuilding credit, on qualifying credit.
Yes. We help customers get approved for California TECH Clean California rebates and we handle the paperwork for you.
Yes. Active and veteran service members get a discount off a new system installation. Ask us when you call and we will tell you what it works out at.
Multiply the age of the system by your annual repair cost. If the total lands close to what replacing it would cost, replacement usually wins. If it is well under, the repair is usually worth doing. We will give you an honest read.
Yes, we charge a straightforward diagnostic fee for in-person service visits. That fee covers our technician driving to your location, testing the system, and identifying the root fault. Once diagnosed, we give you an upfront written repair price before any work begins. For new system replacements and installations, we offer a free phone consultation and guidance.
Get a written quote
We diagnose, quote in writing, and you approve the price before we start. Transparent diagnostics, free estimates on new installations, and guaranteed workmanship.