AC repair cost in Boulder City, NV
Prices last checked October 29, 2026
Most AC repairs in Boulder City cost $90 to $400 for common parts like a capacitor or contactor. A diagnostic visit runs $75 to $180, and a compressor runs $1,350 to $1,800.
- Service call
- $75–$180
- Capacitor
- $90–$400
- Compressor
- $1,350–$1,800
- Boulder City reports
- 0
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Range shown: single repair, parts and labor.
Getting it done in Boulder City
- Permits
- Boulder City Community Development. An HVAC replacement is an express permit with no plans needed. For an emergency swap, the application is due by the next business day.
- Power company
- Boulder City Utilities. Boulder City runs its own power and posts its own AC rebates: $400 for a 16 SEER central AC, $900 at 18 SEER and $1,600 at 20+, with heat pumps paying more. You need a contractor install replacing a unit under 15 SEER, a finaled permit, and to apply within 90 days. First come, first served.
- Homes here
Boulder City was built in 1931 to house Hoover Dam workers, and a growth ordinance caps new home construction at 120 a year. Source
- ZIP codes
- 89005
What neighbors paid or were quoted in Boulder City
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Plus 1 report from elsewhere in the valley on the valley-wide page.
Published price ranges
| Job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic or service callNRS (Las Vegas HVAC company), undated | $75 | $180 |
| Capacitor or contactorNRS (Las Vegas HVAC company), undated | $90 | $400 |
| Hard-start kitNRS (Las Vegas HVAC company), undated | $100 | $250 |
| Condenser fan motorNRS (Las Vegas HVAC company), undated | $100 | $300 |
| ThermostatNRS (Las Vegas HVAC company), undated | $60 | $250 |
| Circuit boardNRS (Las Vegas HVAC company), undated | $120 | $600 |
| Refrigerant rechargeNRS (Las Vegas HVAC company), undated | $169 | $400 |
| Refrigerant leak find and fixNRS (Las Vegas HVAC company), undated | $225 | $1,600 |
| Evaporator coilNRS (Las Vegas HVAC company), undated | $650 | $1,200 |
| CompressorNRS (Las Vegas HVAC company), undated | $1,350 | $1,800 |
| Weak airflow (filter, duct, blower or belt)Ambient Edge (Las Vegas HVAC company), undated | $250 | $600 |
| Unit short-cyclingAmbient Edge (Las Vegas HVAC company), undated | $200 | $1,200 |
From Las Vegas valley contractors and cost guides, not invoices. Where a source has no date we say so. The low end in the summary uses the HVAC Project Cost range since it breaks prices out by system type; Ambient Edge's wider range starts lower. None of these are Boulder City-only numbers yet.
How not to overpay
- Ask about the service fee up front. What is it, and does it come off the repair if you go ahead?
- Get the broken part named. A capacitor or contactor is a cheap part. If the quote is vague, ask exactly what failed.
- Watch summer surcharges. Nights and weekends in July cost more. If the house is safe for a night, a weekday visit can save real money.
- Be wary of yearly refrigerant top-offs. Needing refrigerant every year means a leak. Refilling it again is money you don't get back.
- Price the replacement too. On an older system, a big repair like a compressor can be better spent toward a new unit.
Common questions
How much does AC repair cost in Boulder City?
Most AC repairs in Boulder City cost $90 to $400 for common parts like a capacitor or contactor. A diagnostic visit runs $75 to $180, and a compressor runs $1,350 to $1,800.
Can I get a rebate on a new AC in Boulder City?
Boulder City homes are served by Boulder City Utilities. Boulder City runs its own power and posts its own AC rebates: $400 for a 16 SEER central AC, $900 at 18 SEER and $1,600 at 20+, with heat pumps paying more. You need a contractor install replacing a unit under 15 SEER, a finaled permit, and to apply within 90 days. First come, first served.
Should I repair or replace my AC?
A compressor runs about $1,350 to $1,800 in published local ranges. On an older system, that money often goes further toward a new unit, so get a replacement quote too before deciding.