Applegate itself lists 5 contractors — too few to price locally on its own — but 37 operate within a real 45-mile radius, including those serving Meadow Vista, Colfax, Auburn. The ranges below are the same national 2026 figures used sitewide; ask any contractor for a written, itemized quote and compare it against them.

JobTypical cost

Diagnostic / service call$75 – $200

Capacitor replacement$100 – $250

Refrigerant recharge$200 – $600

Compressor replacement$1,300 – $2,800

Central air conditioner$3,900 – $7,900

Full HVAC (furnace + AC)$5,000 – $12,500

Sources: AC repair cost guide · HVAC replacement cost guide

Applegate FAQ

Hiring an HVAC contractor in Applegate

Answers built from Applegate's own listing data.

How do I check an Applegate HVAC contractor's license?

Ask for the license number and search it on the CSLB lookup (official site). 5 of the 5 listings here already match a license on the register; each of those profiles links straight to the lookup.

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