$500 is a normal band for common repairs: capacitors and contactors run $150–$400, blower motors $400–$800, refrigerant leaks $400–$1,500+. Ask exactly which part failed and what the part vs labor split is.
What drives the price
Which component failed
Part cost vs labor hours
Refrigerant type and amount
Age of the system
Red flags in a quote
Won't name the failed part
Recommends full replacement on a 5-year-old unit
Refrigerant 'top-off' with no leak search
Diagnostic fee not credited toward repair
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