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How much does evaporator coil replacement cost in 2026?

Updated September 2026 · national figures from 5 published cost guides

Across the U.S., an HVAC company typically charges $400 to $2,700 to replace an AC evaporator coil, with most jobs landing near $1,500. Prices run higher in high-wage states and metros and lower in rural areas — pick your state below for a local range.

Low end

$400

Most jobs

$1,500

High end

$2,700

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What a quote means (national)

Quote for this job	What it means
Under $240	Suspiciously low — ask what is excluded, and check licensing and insurance
$240 – $2,970	Fair price — inside the typical range (up to 10% over the top is still normal)
$2,970 – $4,725	Running high — get the quote itemized, and get a second one
Over $4,725	Ripoff territory — more than 1.75× the high end of the typical range

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What you're paying for

What is usually included: The new indoor coil, refrigerant recovery and recharge, brazing, a new filter drier, leak test and startup, in 4–6 hours.

What moves the price:

System size and refrigerant type; matching a coil to an older R-22 system may not be possible
Parts warranty coverage that leaves only labor and refrigerant to pay
Access to the air handler or furnace plenum
Age of the system — on units over 12–15 years old, a full replacement may be the better value

Coil tonnage and style (cased vs uncased, A vs N/Z), refrigerant type and recharge amount, access difficulty (attic/closet), and whether the parts warranty covers the coil.

Evaporator coil replacement cost by state

Typical range for each state, adjusted with BLS wage data for HVAC technicians. Index 1.00 = national average.

State	Typical range	Most jobs	Index
Alabama	$340 – $2,300	$1,300	0.86
Alaska	$480 – $3,250	$1,800	1.20
Arizona	$390 – $2,650	$1,500	0.98
Arkansas	$340 – $2,300	$1,300	0.85
California	$460 – $3,100	$1,700	1.14
Colorado	$430 – $2,900	$1,650	1.08
Connecticut	$470 – $3,200	$1,800	1.18
Delaware	$410 – $2,750	$1,550	1.02
District of Columbia	$560 – $3,800	$2,150	1.41
Florida	$380 – $2,550	$1,450	0.95
Georgia	$380 – $2,550	$1,450	0.94
Hawaii	$430 – $2,900	$1,600	1.07
Idaho	$380 – $2,550	$1,400	0.94
Illinois	$460 – $3,100	$1,750	1.15
Indiana	$390 – $2,650	$1,500	0.98
Iowa	$390 – $2,650	$1,500	0.98
Kansas	$390 – $2,650	$1,500	0.98
Kentucky	$380 – $2,600	$1,450	0.96
Louisiana	$380 – $2,550	$1,450	0.95
Maine	$410 – $2,750	$1,550	1.02
Maryland	$450 – $3,050	$1,700	1.12
Massachusetts	$480 – $3,250	$1,850	1.21
Michigan	$400 – $2,650	$1,500	0.99
Minnesota	$470 – $3,150	$1,750	1.17
Mississippi	$330 – $2,250	$1,250	0.84
Missouri	$390 – $2,650	$1,450	0.97
Montana	$400 – $2,650	$1,500	0.99
Nebraska	$390 – $2,650	$1,500	0.98
Nevada	$390 – $2,650	$1,500	0.98
New Hampshire	$460 – $3,100	$1,700	1.14
New Jersey	$460 – $3,150	$1,750	1.16
New Mexico	$350 – $2,400	$1,350	0.89
New York	$470 – $3,150	$1,750	1.16
North Carolina	$380 – $2,550	$1,450	0.95
North Dakota	$450 – $3,050	$1,700	1.13
Ohio	$400 – $2,700	$1,500	1.01
Oklahoma	$380 – $2,550	$1,400	0.94
Oregon	$420 – $2,850	$1,600	1.05
Pennsylvania	$400 – $2,700	$1,500	1.01
Rhode Island	$430 – $2,950	$1,650	1.09
South Carolina	$380 – $2,550	$1,400	0.94
South Dakota	$390 – $2,650	$1,500	0.98
Tennessee	$370 – $2,500	$1,400	0.93
Texas	$380 – $2,600	$1,450	0.96
Utah	$390 – $2,650	$1,450	0.97
Vermont	$410 – $2,800	$1,550	1.04
Virginia	$400 – $2,750	$1,550	1.01
Washington	$480 – $3,200	$1,800	1.19
West Virginia	$350 – $2,350	$1,300	0.86
Wisconsin	$400 – $2,700	$1,500	1.00
Wyoming	$380 – $2,550	$1,400	0.94

Frequently asked

Is $1,500 a fair price for evaporator coil replacement in the U.S.?

Yes. $1,500 is right around what most homeowners in the U.S. pay. Anything from $240 to $2,970 is inside the normal range for an HVAC company; above $2,970 it is worth getting a second quote.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

System size and refrigerant type; matching a coil to an older R-22 system may not be possible. Parts warranty coverage that leaves only labor and refrigerant to pay. Company overhead matters too: a large company with trucks, dispatchers and a warranty department charges more than a one-person shop, and both can be honest prices.

When should I get a second quote?

Any time a quote lands above $2,970, or when the contractor cannot break it into parts, labor and fees. Ask for the itemized version, ask what would change the price, and confirm licensing and insurance. You can also paste the quote into the free QuoteJury checker for an instant second opinion.

Other HVAC jobs

Sources

Angi (2026): $550–$2,250 nationally
Forbes Home (2025): $550–$2,500 nationally
This Old House (2026): $627–$2,700 nationally
HomeGuide (2025): $650–$2,400 nationally
Fixr (2026): $400–$2,700 nationally
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 — median hourly wages by state and metro area

About these numbers. Ranges are typical market rates for a licensed, insured contractor, blended from published U.S. cost guides and adjusted with U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data (OEWS, May 2025) for each state and metro area. They are estimates, not a bid, appraisal or inspection. Real prices move with parts, access, permits and code requirements. The quote checker is AI-powered and labeled as such.