When searching for a reliable contractor, you may have stumbled across the term “service call fee.” Also called a “trip charge,” this fee is the cost an HVAC company requests for sending a technician to your home when your heating or cooling begins working poorly.
A service call fee recoups the cost of traveling to your home. After all, this takes time, consumes fuel, and produces wear and tear on the company vehicle. Be aware 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 technicians select a standard or flat rate for each service call, while others increase the rate if the customer is somewhere outside the established service radius. The particular cost differs by market and company, but you should expect a typical trip charge to be around $79 to $129.
If you schedule a service call, you will need to settle 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 option is more cost effective.
You are free 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 initial service call, you will still owe the HVAC company 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 Strogen's 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 consist of:
If your furnace or air conditioner is malfunctioning, or you’re considering an affordable HVAC maintenance plan, Strogen's 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 603-923-4570 today!
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