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HVAC Repair in Seattle, WA

Compare 10 local hvac repair pros. Typical service: $197–$591.

Top HVAC Repair Companies in Seattle

  1. 1.Eco Electric, Plumbing, Heating and Air

    4.9★ (2,440 reviews)

    4.9★ from 2440 reviews

    +12065484353Website

  2. 2.Fuse Service

    4.9★ (272 reviews)

    4.9★ from 272 reviews

    +14253804300Website

  3. 3.Go Green Heating AC & Electric

    4.8★ (230 reviews)

    4.8★ from 230 reviews

    +12066201600Website

  4. 4.Seattle Heating & Cooling

    4.8★ (80 reviews)

    4.8★ from 80 reviews

    +12068488080Website

  5. 5.One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning

    5.0★ (46 reviews)

    5.0★ from 46 reviews

    +14253319210Website

  6. 6.Seattle Heating and Air Conditioning

    4.6★ (26 reviews)

    4.6★ from 26 reviews

    +12064143367

  7. 7.Seattle Heating & Air Conditioning

    4.5★ (15 reviews)

    4.5★ from 15 reviews

    +12063398180

  8. 8.Seattle Heating and Air Conditioning

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +14255528077

  9. 9.Zenith HVAC Repair Seattle

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +18334354749

  10. 10.Seattle Heating & Air Conditioning

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +14259404042

HVAC Repair Cost in Seattle

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Seattle
AC repair$197–$591/job
Seasonal tune-up$98–$263/visit
Furnace repair$197–$657/job
AC replacement$6,565–$15,756/job

HVAC Repair prices in Seattle run about 31% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 10 companies serving Seattle, rated 4.8★ on average across 3,114 customer reviews.

Seattle Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Seattle's weather means for scheduling hvac repair.

Last spring frost
March 5
First fall frost
November 24
Annual precipitation
37.72"
Heating degree days
4,370
Cooling degree days
188
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan37.3°48.6°5.47"
Feb37.1°51.4°3.52"
Mar39.7°55.4°3.85"
Apr42.9°59.9°2.79"
May48.8°65.8°2.01"
Jun53.3°70.7°1.57"
Jul56.5°75.8°0.85"
Aug57°76.2°0.94"
Sep53.1°70.8°1.3"
Oct46.8°60.7°3.38"
Nov40.6°52.4°5.98"
Dec36°46.9°6.06"

NOAA station data 3.2 miles from Seattle.

Permits & Regulations in WA

Permit typically required

  • HVAC and refrigeration businesses need L&I contractor registration plus the relevant specialty licence
  • Individual HVAC technicians are not licensed by L&I, but the contracting business must be properly registered
  • Refrigerant work requires federal EPA Section 608 certification

License required: L&I contractor registration (specialty) plus federal EPA 608

Sources: lni.wa.gov, www.epa.gov

HVAC Repair FAQs for Seattle

How much does AC repair cost in Seattle?

AC repair in Seattle typically runs $197-$591 per job.

When should I service my AC in Seattle?

Seattle averages 188 cooling degree days a year, so most systems get a tune-up before the first sustained heat rather than during it.

Do I need a permit for HVAC work in Seattle, WA?

In WA, HVAC and refrigeration businesses need L&I contractor registration plus the relevant specialty licence. Verify with the Seattle building department before equipment is replaced.

How many HVAC companies serve Seattle?

We track 10 HVAC professionals serving Seattle.

How hard does Seattle heat work an air conditioner?

Summer highs near 76F in Seattle mean systems run long cycles for months, which is what drives the compressor and capacitor failures common here.

Does Seattle need heating as well as cooling?

With 4,370 heating degree days against 188 cooling degree days, Seattle homes need both, and sizing for one alone leaves the other uncomfortable.

Is HVAC service in Seattle more expensive than the national average?

HVAC work in Seattle runs about +31.3% versus the national average.

When should I switch to heat in Seattle?

Most Seattle homes need heat by the first frost around November 24, and winter lows near 36F set how hard it has to work.