Electrical Diagnostic / Service Call
Typical price$99
May cost more when
- After-hours or emergency service
- Intermittent problems that require additional tracing
- Long travel
May cost less when
- Fee is credited toward an approved repair
Clear, practical guidance for homeowners
HVAC & Electrical Pricing in Roanoke, VA
We believe homeowners should have a realistic idea of what common repairs and installations may cost before they schedule service. Below are typical price ranges for residential electrical and HVAC work throughout the Roanoke Valley.
Straightforward service pricing
Start with a realistic range.
Find the service you need, see its typical price, and compare the situations that can move the final cost up or down.
How Our Pricing Works
Our diagnostic and service call is $99. If you approve the recommended repair, that fee is credited toward the repair. For HVAC service, the $99 covers the diagnosis and is included in the repair price if you move forward. Before work begins, we will explain what we found and provide a firm price.
- Prices below are typical residential ranges
- After-hours or emergency service may cost more
- Final price depends on the actual job
Home electrical work
Electrical Pricing
Typical pricing for common residential electrical work. See our full Electrical Services.
Service & Troubleshooting
Outlets & Switches
Replace Standard Outlet
Typical price$150–$225 for the first outlet, plus about $50 for each additional outlet
May cost more when
- Damaged box
- No ground
- Aluminum wiring
- USB or tamper-resistant device
May cost less when
- Several outlets completed during the same visit
Add New Outlet
Typical price$250–$500
May cost more when
- Finished walls that require fishing wire
- Plaster or brick
- Long distance from an existing power source
- New circuit required
May cost less when
- Open attic, basement or crawlspace access
- Nearby circuit
Replace / Install GFCI Outlet
Typical price$150–$275
May cost more when
- Outdoor weatherproof/in-use cover
- Troubleshooting a tripping problem
- No equipment ground
May cost less when
- One GFCI protecting several downstream outlets
Replace Light Switch
Typical price$110–$200 for a standard switch or $150–$275 for a dimmer or smart switch
May cost more when
- 3-way or 4-way switching
- Smart switch requiring a neutral that is not currently present
May cost less when
- Several switches replaced during the same visit
Lighting & Fans
Replace Light Fixture
Typical price$150–$350 for a standard fixture or $350–$800+ for a chandelier or high ceiling
May cost more when
- Ceiling over 10 feet
- Heavy fixture requiring a brace
- No existing electrical box
- Extensive fixture assembly
May cost less when
- Like-for-like replacement using an existing electrical box
Replace / Install Ceiling Fan
Typical price$200–$400 for a replacement or $450–$850 for a new location
May cost more when
- Fan-rated brace required
- High or vaulted ceiling
- New switch or wall control
May cost less when
- Existing fan-rated box and wiring
Smoke / CO Detector Replacement
Typical price$75–$150 per device
May cost more when
- Missing hardwired interconnect
- High ceilings
May cost less when
- Several devices replaced during the same visit
Circuits & Breakers
Replace Circuit Breaker
Typical price$175–$350 for a standard breaker or $250–$450 for an AFCI/GFCI breaker
May cost more when
- Obsolete panel such as Federal Pacific or Zinsco
- Hard-to-find parts
- Damaged bus
May cost less when
- Common panel brand and breaker readily available
Install New Dedicated Circuit
Typical price$350–$800
May cost more when
- Long wire run
- Finished walls
- Full panel
- Permit requirements
May cost less when
- Short run from panel
- Open framing
Install 240V Circuit
Typical price$500–$1,500
May cost more when
- Higher amperage requirements
- Long wire run
- Limited panel capacity
- Permit requirements
May cost less when
- Short run
- Open access
- Available panel capacity
Panels, EV & Generator
Panel Upgrade / Replacement (200A)
Typical price$2,500–$5,000+
Panel replacement detailsMay cost more when
- Meter base or service wire replacement
- Grounding upgrades
- Utility coordination
- Relocating the panel
May cost less when
- Replacement in the same location
- Existing service wiring in good condition
EV Charger Installation
Typical price$999–$2,500
EV charger installation detailsMay cost more when
- Long run to the garage
- Electrical panel upgrade required
- Hardwired 60A charger
May cost less when
- Panel located in or near garage
- Available breaker capacity
Whole-Home Surge Protector
Typical price$350–$700
May cost more when
- Full panel or panel rework required
May cost less when
- Available panel space
- Installation performed along with other panel work
Generator Interlock + Inlet
Typical price$1,250–$2,500
May cost more when
- Long run to generator inlet
- Panel not compatible with an interlock
May cost less when
- Inlet close to panel
- Compatible electrical panel
Heating and cooling
HVAC Pricing
Typical pricing for residential HVAC diagnostics, maintenance, repairs, and replacement. See our full HVAC Services.
Diagnostics & Maintenance
HVAC Diagnostic / Service Call
Typical price$99
May cost more when
- After-hours, weekend, or emergency no-heat/no-cool service
- Long travel
May cost less when
- The diagnostic fee is included in the approved repair price rather than added on top
AC System Check
Typical price$75
Good to know: Visual system check. This is different from the full hands-on tune-up.
AC Maintenance / Full Tune-Up
Typical priceStarting at $175
Good to know: Hands-on service including cleaning coils, checking filters, inspecting electrical components, and connecting gauges/checking system operation as appropriate.
May cost more when
- Multiple systems
- Heavily dirty coils
- Refrigerant required, which is priced separately
May cost less when
- Routine spring scheduling
Heating / Heat Pump Maintenance
Typical priceStarting at $175
May cost more when
- Multiple systems
- Equipment located in attic or crawlspace
May cost less when
- Routine fall scheduling
Common Repairs
Capacitor Replacement
Typical price$299–$350
May cost more when
- After-hours service
- OEM-specific component
- Hard-start kit added
May cost less when
- Standard replacement part in stock
Contactor Replacement
Typical price$299–$350
May cost more when
- After-hours service
- Related wiring damage
May cost less when
- Standard replacement part in stock
Thermostat Replacement
Typical price$150–$300 for a standard thermostat or $250–$500 for a smart thermostat
May cost more when
- No C-wire
- Multi-stage heat pump or dual-fuel wiring
May cost less when
- Customer-supplied compatible thermostat
- Straightforward existing wiring
Condensate Drain Cleaning
Typical price$150–$250+
May cost more when
- Severe clog
- PVC drain line requiring disassembly and treatment
- Attic equipment
May cost less when
- Accessible drain that clears with vacuuming or flushing
Condenser Coil Cleaning
Typical price$150–$300
Good to know: Routine coil cleaning may already be included in a full tune-up. This range applies primarily to standalone or more involved coil cleaning.
May cost more when
- Heavily fouled coil
- Bent fins requiring combing
- Large equipment
May cost less when
- Cleaning performed during a full tune-up
Motors & Controls
Condenser Fan Motor Replacement
Typical price$450–$750
May cost more when
- Variable-speed or OEM-only motor
- Fan blade replacement
- Equipment out of warranty
May cost less when
- Universal replacement motor
- Covered replacement part
Indoor Blower Motor Replacement
Typical price$450–$900 for a standard motor or $900–$2,000+ for a variable-speed motor
May cost more when
- Variable-speed motor or control module
- Attic or crawlspace access
May cost less when
- Standard motor
- Accessible air handler
- Replacement part under warranty
System Replacement
HVAC System Replacement – Heat Pump + Air Handler
Typical price$7,000–$15,000+
HVAC replacement detailsMay cost more when
- Higher-efficiency equipment
- Ductwork modifications
- Line-set replacement
- Larger system capacity
May cost less when
- Like-for-like replacement
- Existing ductwork and line set can be reused
Ductless Mini-Split – Single Zone
Typical price$3,500–$6,500
Mini-split service detailsMay cost more when
- Long refrigerant line set
- New electrical circuit
- Difficult wall or roof penetrations
- Higher-efficiency equipment
May cost less when
- Short line-set run
- Electrical circuit already available
Pricing Disclaimer
Prices shown are typical ranges for residential work in the Roanoke Valley and are provided for general guidance only. Final pricing depends on your home's wiring or equipment, accessibility, required parts, permit requirements, and the actual scope of work. John Calhoun Electric will provide a firm price before work begins.
Pricing last updated: October 2026
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