What will your home repair really cost?

Plain-English cost guides for repairs and replacements. Every price is backed by cited sources and shows the date we last checked it.

✓ Every price sourced ✓ Dated price checks ✓ Labor vs. materials ✓ No pay-for-placement

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How Much Does Central AC Installation Cost?

$2,500–$10,000 installed
Prices researched November 2026

How Much Does Garage Door Spring Replacement Cost?

$120–$350 installed
Prices researched November 2026

How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Water Heater?

$900–$3,000 installed
Prices researched November 2026

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Garage doors, openers, springs and floors.

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How we get our numbers

We combine published cost surveys, manufacturer and retailer prices, and government data, then show you the range and where it came from. Sources are listed at the bottom of every guide, and each guide shows the date its prices were last checked. Read our research method.