Ranges in writing. No pressure.

The Clear the Air pricing guide.

Three tiers for every service we offer, written down in advance. These are Houston-area ranges with no bait pricing and no fine print. We show you the math and you decide what fits.

  • Three-tier ranges
  • No bait-and-switch
  • Written quote at every visit
  • Clear Advantage discounts shown

See the ranges before we ever step on your property

These are the ranges we'd put in writing. Your final price depends on what we find, and you see it on a written, flat-rate quote before any work starts.

Common AC repairs

Parts and labor, flat rate
  • Run capacitor Same visit
    $180 to $320
  • Contactor Same visit
    $190 to $280
  • Condensate drain clear Same visit
    $150 to $250
  • Refrigerant leak search and recharge Same visit on most systems
    $350 to $650
  • Compressor replacement 1 to 2 days, parts dependent
    $1,800 to $3,500

Every repair starts with a $99 diagnostic ($79 for new customers), waived when you approve the repair. Clear Advantage members pay no diagnostic fee.

New system, installed

Typical 3-ton home
  • Choice $8,900 to $11,900
    Goodman · 14.3 SEER2 · single-stage

    Right for rentals, planned moves, or getting cold air back without overspending.

  • Priority Most homes $11,400 to $15,900
    Goodman or Trane · 16 SEER2 · two-stage

    The sweet spot for most homes. Two-stage cooling holds humidity flat through a Gulf Coast August.

  • Premier $14,900 to $21,500
    Trane · 18+ SEER2 · variable speed

    For two-stories with hot rooms, allergy households, and anyone who wants the quietest system on the block.

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How we price

Three tiers on every quote

Choice (single-stage, lowest cost), Priority (multi-stage, most popular), and Premier (variable-speed, top efficiency). The structure is the same for every system we sell. You see all three and pick what fits the house and the budget.

Why we publish ranges

Final price depends on your home: tonnage, ductwork condition, electrical, attic access, gas line for furnaces. We can't give you a final number from a website. But you should never walk into an estimate not knowing what's reasonable.

What's included

Equipment, install labor, permits, and standard line-set / drain. Add-ons (new ductwork, electrical service upgrade, major attic work) are quoted separately and itemized on the same written quote, never hidden.

Members save more

Clear Advantage members get diagnostic fees waived, 10% off all repairs, two annual tune-ups, and priority scheduling. The membership pays for itself on a single repair visit. See member benefits →

What's included in your install

Every Clear the Air installation includes the labor and accessories below. Nothing gets added to the bill after the truck arrives.

Included in every install

  • Remove and dispose of your old system, responsibly recycled where possible.
  • Flush the existing refrigerant line set or install a new one (AC and heat pump installs).
  • Reconnect the gas line and pressure-test for leaks (furnace installs).
  • Reconnect to your existing ductwork with new sealed transitions.
  • Pull permits and schedule the final inspection with the city or county. The paperwork is ours.
  • Commission and test the full system: airflow, refrigerant charge, combustion analysis on gas equipment.
  • Walk you through the new thermostat and system before we leave. We don't just hand you a manual.
  • Clean up. Drop cloths, old materials and packaging leave with us.

Quoted separately if needed

These items aren't always required. When they are, each one is itemized on the same written quote.

  • New or replacement ductwork. If existing ducts are leaking, undersized, or crushed, we'll quote repair vs. full replacement.
  • Electrical service upgrade. Older panels sometimes need a heavier breaker or new whip to support a high-efficiency unit.
  • Major attic or crawlspace work. Building a new platform, pulling permits for structural changes, or re-routing.
  • Smart thermostat or zoning. Both optional. Equipment and install are quoted on one line.
  • Indoor air quality add-ons. UV, MERV-13 cabinet, dehumidifier, or ERV. All optional, all itemized.
  • Sales tax and pricing details, disclosed up front.

Source: Clear the Air standard install scope of work.

Ready for an exact quote?

Pricing on a website is a guide. Your actual number comes from a 30-minute in-home estimate, where we look at the system and the ducts and check the electrical. The estimate is free and in writing. You don't have to decide on the spot.

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