A service call is simply a service that is rendered when a homeowner or business owner has a problem or malfunction that they need examined or diagnosed.
For example: Let’s say that an owner of a restaurant is having a problem with his air conditioning unit. It isn’t blowing cold air in the middle of the summer, and it’s creating discomfort for his customers. This individual would probably call a HVAC service company to have them come out to diagnose the problem with the AC system.
This would be considered a service call.
This is would apply to any service that is needed. Whether it’s heating and air conditioning related or electrical, plumbing, refrigeration etc.
A service is needed. A service company is called to come out and provide that service. Fairly simply right?
What about the fee?
Service Call Fee
A service call fee is the fee that is charged in order for the service technician(s) to come out and perform the service.
Normally, the fee is meant to cover common expenses associated with each service call. Some of the areas of expenses include travel expenses and travel time, service vehicle expenses, and labor expenses.If your air conditioning or heating system is not working properly, you should contact an HVAC technician or furnace repair near you and have it looked at.
Obviously, if it’s mid-summer and you live in Central Florida, you’ll call a technician the instant your ac fails you. Letting a problem go unchecked can cause greater damage, raise your utility bills, and in some cases release dangerous chemicals into your home.
Cost of a Service Call
The cost of a service call depends on several factors.
1. Flat rate. Most HVAC technicians will charge a flat rate just to come to your home and examine your HVAC system.
2. Expertise. A more experienced technician with a good reputation may charge more than a less experienced one.
3. Timing of your call. A weekend, holiday, or evening visit will be more expensive than a weekday or regular working hour visit.
Depending on these variables, the base price of a service call can be anywhere from $40 to $250. Be aware that in some cases, the HVAC technician might discover that the problem is an electrical one and will need to contact an electrician. However, the HVAC technician will almost always expect payment for his time and diagnosis.
