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HVAC Technician Cost & Local Pros — ZIP 80045 (Aurora, CO)

A licensed hvac technician serving ZIP 80045 charges roughly $76/hour, anchored on BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 49-9021 ($30.30/hr national mean) and the CO cost-of-living index of 105.0.

HVAC Technician project costs near ZIP 80045

ProjectTimeTypical costRange
Diagnostic service call (no parts) 45–90 min $76 $63 – $92
Annual AC or furnace tune-up 60–90 min $141 $115 – $169
AC repair (capacitor / contactor / minor part) 1–3 hours $342 $280 – $410
Refrigerant recharge (R-410A, residential) 1–2 hours $409 $335 – $490
Smart thermostat install 1 hour $304 $249 – $364
Gas furnace replacement (80% AFUE, 80k BTU) 1 day $3,131 $2,567 – $3,757
Heat pump replacement (3-ton, 16 SEER) 1–2 days $7,159 $5,870 – $8,591
Mini-split install (single zone, 12k BTU) 1 day $2,606 $2,137 – $3,127
Whole-home duct cleaning 3–5 hours $368 $302 – $442

What a hvac technician serving 80045 actually does

A residential HVAC technician services, repairs, and installs forced-air furnaces, central AC, heat pumps, mini-splits, and ductwork. A diagnostic visit typically includes static-pressure measurement, refrigerant pressure (for cooling systems), temperature differential between supply and return, electrical-component testing (capacitor microfarad, contactor pull-in, transformer voltage), and ignition or burner inspection on heating equipment. Installations require Manual J / Manual D / Manual S calculations to size the equipment correctly — beware any installer who skips these and recommends "the same size you have now."

Top licensed pros near ZIP 80045

These pros are based in Aurora and routinely serve ZIP 80045. Sorted by proximity to the ZCTA centroid (39.7467°N, -104.8372°W).

Pacific Mechanical

📍 2472 Beach Ter, Aurora, CO 80045
★ 3.8 / 5 · 27 reviews · 7 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: AC repair, Thermostat install, Refrigerant recharge

Aurora Climate

📍 5568 Main Blvd, Aurora, CO 80045
★ 4.4 / 5 · 29 reviews · 20 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Air-quality test, Refrigerant recharge, Thermostat install

Lone Star Heating & Cooling

📍 4754 Lake Ln, Aurora, CO 80010
★ 3.6 / 5 · 322 reviews · 15 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Duct cleaning, Mini-split install, Thermostat install

Williams HVAC

📍 7090 Hill Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
★ 5.0 / 5 · 21 reviews · 10 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured
Specialties: Air-quality test, Boiler service, Mini-split install, AC repair

Elite Mechanical

📍 7503 Main Ln, Aurora, CO 80010
★ 4.2 / 5 · 410 reviews · 37 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Heat pump replacement, Air-quality test, AC repair

Six questions before you hire

  1. Are you NATE-certified, and is your company licensed and insured in this state?
  2. For a replacement: did you run a Manual J load calculation, and can I see it in writing?
  3. What SEER2/HSPF2 is the equipment you're quoting, and what's the AHRI match number?
  4. Does the quote include duct sealing, thermostat, condensate pump (if needed), and permit?
  5. What's the labor warranty, and is the manufacturer warranty registered in my name?
  6. Will you provide commissioning data (subcooling/superheat, static pressure) at completion?
"Same-size replacement" without a load calc, refrigerant-only quotes that don't address the leak, and any installer who pushes the largest unit without explaining why.
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