Is $700 to clean a dirty blower wheel a fair price?
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My heating system just went through its annual seasonal inspection, and the technician identified a dirty blower wheel. My system is 7 or 8 years old, and I don't know if it was ever cleaned by previous owners. I am concerned about whether a dirty blower wheel is something to be concerned about and if the quoted price of nearly $700 is reasonable, especially since another HVAC company quoted $185 for a heating tune-up.
Quote Details
This quote is for cleaning a dirty blower wheel identified during an annual seasonal inspection. The technician stated that the main board and other components obstructing access to the blower wheel need to be removed and then reinstalled, which accounts for the high labor cost. - Service: Blower wheel cleaning - Process: Disassembly and reassembly of main board and other components to access and clean the blower wheel - Labor: High labor cost due to complex access requirements
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Category
HVAC
Price
$700
Quote Date
November 13, 2025
Year Built
2015
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