When hunting for a reliable contractor, you may have stumbled across the term “service call fee.” Also called a “trip charge,” this fee is the amount an HVAC company bills for sending a technician to your home when your heating or AC unit begins working poorly.
A service call fee recoups the cost of traveling to your home. After all, this takes time, uses fuel, and produces wear and tear on the company vehicle. Remember that service call fees don’t often include parts and labor if you decide on a repair or replacement.
Every HVAC company determines how much to charge for a service call. Some companies utilize a standard or flat rate for each service call, while others increase the cost if the home is somewhere outside the established service radius. The particular cost differs by market and company, but you should expect an average trip charge to be anywhere from $79 to $129.
If you arrange a service call, you will need to pay the trip charge regardless of what step you take after. For example, you may decide to accept the technician’s recommended repair or replacement, depending on which choice is more cost effective.
You are welcome to find several job estimates from local HVAC companies—just remember that you can end up paying a trip charge for every one. Even if you take no action after the first service call, you will still owe the contractor a fee for coming to your home and completing diagnostics.
A simple way to minimize trip charges is to participate in an HVAC membership from Fras-Air/General Service Experts. All four of our memberships include a waived service call fee, meaning we’ll come to your home and evaluate your HVAC system for free.
Additional money-saving benefits of an HVAC maintenance membership include:
If your furnace or air conditioner is malfunctioning, or you’re considering an affordable HVAC maintenance plan, Fras-Air/General Service Experts is willing to help. We charge some of the most inexpensive service call fees to get your HVAC repair or replacement started. We are also happy to help our customers save money on emergency repairs, replacements and maintenance with worthwhile offers on our website. If you’re looking to enjoy savings and peace of mind while boosting efficiency and home comfort, give us a call at 908-448-2154 today!
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