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PlumbingTank water heaters
Repair and replacement for conventional gas and electric water heaters.
Explore →PlumbingTankless water heaters
Tankless installation, repair, and maintenance for household hot-water needs.
Explore →PlumbingDrains and sewers
Drain clearing, camera inspections, and options for recurring sewer problems.
Explore →PlumbingLeak detection and slab leaks
Locating water leaks and comparing repair or rerouting options.
Explore →PlumbingPipe repair and repiping
Repairing damaged piping and evaluating broader replacement needs.
Explore →PlumbingFixtures and disposals
Help with faucets, toilets, garbage disposals, and other plumbing fixtures.
Explore →Water qualityWater filtration and softening
Whole-house filtration, softening, and drinking-water treatment options.
Explore →Heating & coolingAir conditioning
AC diagnosis, repair, replacement, and maintenance.
Explore →Heating & coolingHeat pumps and ductless systems
Service and installation options for heat pumps and ductless equipment.
Explore →Heating & coolingHeating and furnaces
Furnace repairs, replacement, and heating maintenance.
Explore →Heating & coolingAir quality and thermostats
Indoor air filtration, purification options, and thermostat services.
Explore →PlumbingGas lines and shutoff valves
Professional gas-line, leak-detection, and shutoff-valve services.
Explore →PlumbingEmergency plumbing
Contact Family about urgent leaks, plumbing failures, or backups.
Explore →CommercialCommercial plumbing and HVAC
Plumbing, heating, and cooling services for commercial properties.
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How much do plumbing and HVAC services cost?
These are planning estimates in US dollars for the work described, not fixed quotes or guaranteed minimums or maximums. Equipment, materials, brand, capacity, access, and the condition of existing connections can change the price. Confirm whether diagnosis, permits, disposal, code upgrades, and wall or floor restoration are included in the written estimate. Emergency or after-hours scheduling may affect the total; confirm availability and any additional charge with Family before authorizing work.
Planning ranges reviewed September 16, 2026.
Water heaters
How much does tank water heater maintenance or flushing cost?
The planning estimate is $150–$250. Sediment buildup, tank access, and the scope of inspection affect the work. Replacement parts and repairs are separate from a routine flush. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does tank water heater repair cost?
The planning estimate is $250–$900. The failed component, gas or electric design, brand-specific parts, and warranty coverage affect the total. Replacing a leaking tank is a different service. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does a standard 40–50-gallon tank water heater replacement cost?
The planning estimate is $2,000–$3,500. Tank capacity, equipment brand, gas or electric connections, and installation access affect the price. Venting, seismic restraints, expansion control, and other required upgrades can add work. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does tankless water heater maintenance or descaling cost?
The planning estimate is $200–$400. Scale buildup, service-valve access, equipment design, and the manufacturer’s maintenance procedure affect the work. A repair discovered during maintenance requires a separate assessment. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does tankless water heater repair cost?
The planning estimate is $300–$1,200. Diagnosis, equipment brand, replacement-part availability, and warranty coverage affect the price. A sensor or ignition repair has a different scope from major internal component replacement. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does tankless water heater replacement with compatible connections cost?
The planning estimate is $3,500–$5,500. This range is for replacement where existing connections are suitable. Brand, hot-water capacity, recirculation features, venting, and condensate requirements affect the final scope. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does a tank-to-tankless water heater conversion cost?
The planning estimate is $4,500–$6,500. Converting systems may require gas-supply changes, new venting, electrical work, condensate drainage, and piping alterations. Equipment brand, demand, location, and permit requirements affect the estimate. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
Drains, sewers, leaks, and piping
How much does single-fixture drain clearing cost?
The planning estimate is $150–$400. The fixture, blockage, access point, and clearing method affect the price. This range is for clearing one fixture drain, not sewer replacement or damaged-pipe repair. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does main sewer line snaking cost?
The planning estimate is $300–$650. An accessible cleanout, line length, roots, and blockage severity affect the work. Removing a toilet for access or finding damaged piping can expand the scope. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does a sewer camera inspection cost?
The planning estimate is $250–$550. Line length, access, locating requirements, and the reporting requested affect the price. A blocked line may need clearing before the camera can inspect it. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does hydro-jetting cost?
The planning estimate is $600–$1,500. Pipe diameter, line length, grease or root buildup, and equipment access affect the time required. The pipe’s condition must be suitable for jetting; structural repairs are separate. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does localized sewer repair cost?
The planning estimate is $1,500–$3,500. The damaged section’s length, depth, pipe material, and excavation access affect the price. Concrete removal, landscaping, and surface restoration can add to the work. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does sewer replacement or lining cost?
The planning estimate is $5,500–$20,000. Length, depth, pipe diameter, material, and the suitable repair method drive the estimate. Excavation, utility conflicts, permits, and restoration can put larger projects outside this planning range. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does leak detection cost?
The planning estimate is $300–$850. The suspected location, number of affected lines, access, and testing required affect the cost. This range covers locating the leak; repairing it and restoring opened surfaces are separate scopes. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does an accessible water-pipe leak repair cost?
The planning estimate is $350–$900. Pipe material, diameter, the length needing replacement, and shutoff access affect the price. Hidden damage, opening walls, or replacing a longer run can require a broader estimate. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does a slab-leak repair or single-line reroute cost?
The planning estimate is $1,800–$4,500. The leak location, route length, pipe material, and access determine whether a targeted repair or reroute is appropriate. Confirm detection, concrete work, and finish restoration separately. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does a whole-house repipe cost?
The planning estimate is $6,000–$16,000. Home size, stories, bathroom and fixture count, pipe material such as PEX or copper, and access drive the price. Permit requirements and the extent of wall repairs or painting also affect the project total. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
Fixtures, water treatment, and gas lines
How much does toilet repair cost?
The planning estimate is $200–$500. The failed fill or flush components, fixture brand, and parts availability affect the price. Pulling the toilet, repairing a flange, or addressing damaged flooring can expand the scope. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does a standard toilet supplied and installed cost?
The planning estimate is $600–$1,200. Fixture brand, model, bowl configuration, and existing flange and shutoff condition affect the total. Premium or smart toilets and substantial flange or floor repairs require a separate estimate. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does customer-supplied faucet installation cost?
The planning estimate is $250–$450. This range covers installation, with the faucet supplied by the customer. Mounting configuration, sink access, seized connections, and required supply-line or shutoff changes affect the work. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does a standard garbage disposal supplied and installed cost?
The planning estimate is $400–$800. Disposal brand, motor size, mounting compatibility, and existing drain and electrical connections affect the price. New wiring or substantial drain alterations add scope. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does whole-house filtration or softener installation cost?
The planning estimate is $2,500–$4,600. Treatment type, equipment brand, flow capacity, water conditions, and installation location affect the estimate. Filtration and softening serve different purposes; a combined system may require a separate range. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does accessible gas-line repair or shutoff replacement cost?
The planning estimate is $300–$1,500. Pipe material, diameter, access, testing, and the length of the affected section determine the work. New long gas runs, concealed piping, or major supply upgrades require a separate estimate. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
Heating, cooling, and air quality
How much does AC or furnace maintenance cost?
The planning estimate is $100–$200 per system. System type, access, condition, and the inspection or cleaning included affect the charge. Additional systems, replacement parts, refrigerant work, and repairs are separate from routine maintenance. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does common AC repairs cost?
The planning estimate is $250–$1,500. The diagnosed fault, equipment brand, parts, refrigerant type, and access affect the price. Major compressor or coil replacements can exceed this range and should be quoted separately. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does common furnace repairs cost?
The planning estimate is $250–$1,200. Ignition, controls, motors, equipment brand, and parts availability affect the repair price. Major component work or a replacement recommendation requires its own assessment. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does furnace replacement cost?
The planning estimate is $3,500–$6,500. This range is for the furnace rather than a complete heating and cooling system. Capacity, efficiency, brand, venting, access, and required duct or gas-connection changes affect the estimate. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does a conventional AC and furnace replacement cost?
The planning estimate is $7,000–$16,000. This range covers one matched heating and cooling system. Capacity, efficiency, brand, controls, refrigerant connections, and installation access affect the price. Extensive duct replacement or multiple systems add scope. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does ducted heat-pump system installation cost?
The planning estimate is $8,000–$18,000. Capacity, efficiency, brand, the matched indoor unit, controls, and backup-heat design affect the total. Electrical upgrades, duct changes, and difficult access can increase the project cost. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does single-zone ductless installation cost?
The planning estimate is $3,500–$6,000. This range covers one zone. Equipment brand, capacity, indoor-unit style, line-set length, mounting, and electrical requirements affect the price. Multi-zone installations need a separate estimate. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does a standard thermostat supplied and installed cost?
The planning estimate is $250–$650. Thermostat features, equipment compatibility, wiring, and setup affect the total. Communicating controls, zoning panels, or substantial wiring changes may require a different scope. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does air scrubber or UV equipment installation cost?
The planning estimate is $800–$2,200. Equipment type, brand, system compatibility, placement, and electrical access affect the price. Air scrubbers and UV products have different functions; replacement lamps, consumables, and ongoing maintenance are separate considerations. This is not a fixed quote; confirm the scope and final price with Family.
How much does emergency plumbing cost?
Emergency plumbing is priced according to the actual repair. Use the relevant service range as a starting point, then confirm availability, any dispatch or after-hours charge, and the total with Family. These planning ranges do not establish an emergency surcharge or promise standard-hours pricing.
How much does commercial plumbing or HVAC service cost?
Commercial work requires a scope-specific quote. Equipment capacity, building use, access, shutdown arrangements, permits, and work outside normal operating hours can change the cost substantially. Residential planning ranges should not be applied to a commercial project without an assessment.
What is the difference between an estimate and a diagnostic visit?
An estimate describes the proposed work and price; a diagnostic visit investigates the cause of a problem and may carry a charge. Some jobs need testing before a repair can be quoted. Before scheduling, confirm whether the visit is chargeable and whether any fee is credited toward approved work. No automatic fee credit is assumed here.
Are equipment warranties and installation labor warranties the same?
No. A manufacturer’s warranty and the contractor’s labor or workmanship coverage can have different terms and exclusions. Ask which document covers parts, labor, diagnosis, travel, registration, and maintenance requirements. A covered replacement part does not necessarily mean a no-charge service visit. Family’s specific coverage must be confirmed in writing.