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Mix of tariffs, labor & fuel prices drive higher HVAC repair costs during summer
By Brittney Johnson at NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
As North Texas prepares for triple-digit temperatures at the start of July, homeowners may also need to prepare for higher air conditioning repair and replacement costs.
HVAC companies say tariffs affecting imported electrical components and changes in refrigerant rules, combined with higher m...
Key takeaway David Hart, owner of Frontline HVAC Services, said the average cost of a new residential HVAC system is now about 10% to 12% higher than it was a year ago.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? As North Texas prepares for triple-digit temperatures at the start of July, homeowners may also need to prepare for higher air conditioning repair and replacement costs.
HVAC companies say tariffs affecting imported electrical components and changes in refrigerant rules, combined with higher m...
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