As North Texas prepares for triple-digit temperatures at the start of July, homeowners may also need to prepare for higher air conditioning repair and replacement costs.
VIDEO: HVAC companies say tariffs affecting imported electrical components and changes in refrigerant rules, combined with higher material, fuel, and labor costs, are driving prices higher across the industry.
David Hart, owner of Frontline HVAC Services, said the average cost of a new residential HVAC system is now about 10% to 12% higher than it was a year ago. He said some repairs cost as much as 30% more than they did 12-18 months ago.
"With the demand for materials, copper, refrigerant changes, and efficiency requirements added on top of it, repairs just aren't even feasible for the average consumer anymore," Hart said. "We're seeing folks take out financing for repairs now because something that you could have done for 30% less just 12 to 18 months ago is going through the roof."
