What this is for:
This is the standard cost matrix used to price any price book item where the part cost varies. Find the tier and time bracket that matches the job, input the actual cost, and use the corresponding price.
Steps:
Call the local manufacturer and get total cost with tax (commercial is no tax).
Find the corresponding box type below to find the multiplier.
Find the tier and time bracket that matches the job.
Input the actual cost and use the corresponding price.
Change pricebook item cost to the new number.
Tier 1: $50–$500 (Standard truck-stock items)
| Part Cost | 30 min | 45 min | 1 Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $340 | $425 | $500 |
| $100 | $435 | $520 | $595 |
| $150 | $531 | $617 | $693 |
| $200 | $656 | $742 | $818 |
| $300 | $906 | $992 | $1,068 |
| $400 | $1,156 | $1,242 | $1,318 |
| $500 | $1,406 | $1,492 | $1,568 |
30 Minute: Standard access. Direct swap. No major modification.
Furnace control board / Ignition module, Relays, Limits or Rollouts, Flame sensors, Pressure switch, inducer motor, gas valve, Fan blade replacement (no rust), Easier Mini-Split part replacement, Heat kit replacement
45 Minute: Moderate access. Minor modification. Small wiring correction. Partial disassembly.
Blower Motor Replacement – Up-Flow, ECM Blower Motor, Outdoor inverter board, Communicating thermostat with set-up, Condenser fan motor, Mini-split blower motor (standard access), Inducer motor (attic access), Blower wheel replacement
1 Hour: Moderate disassembly. Component removal. Programming. Tight attic access.
Blower Motor Replacement – Attic, Commercial / Rooftop Units, Condenser fan motor (rusted shaft with blade removal), Inducer motor requiring full removal of assembly, Communication board requiring full system reset, Difficult Mini-Split part replacement
Tier 2: $500–$1,500
Same labor categories as Tier 1
| Part Cost | 30 min | 45 min | 1 Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | $1,406 | $1,606 | $1,756 |
| $600 | $1,656 | $1,856 | $2,006 |
| $700 | $1,906 | $2,106 | $2,256 |
| $800 | $2,156 | $2,356 | $2,506 |
| $900 | $2,406 | $2,606 | $2,756 |
| $1,000 | $2,656 | $2,856 | $3,006 |
| $1,100 | $2,836 | $3,036 | $3,186 |
| $1,200 | $3,015 | $3,215 | $3,365 |
| $1,300 | $3,165 | $3,365 | $3,515 |
| $1,400 | $3,286 | $3,486 | $3,636 |
| $1,500 | $3,407 | $3,607 | $3,757 |
30 Minute / 45 Minute / 1 Hour: Same definitions as Tier 1 above.
Tier 3: $1,500–$3,000
| Part Cost | 1 Hour | 3 Hour | 5 Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,500 | $3,757 | $4,357 | $4,957 |
| $1,750 | $4,252 | $4,852 | $5,452 |
| $2,000 | $4,749 | $5,349 | $5,949 |
| $2,250 | $5,197 | $5,797 | $6,397 |
| $2,500 | $5,600 | $6,200 | $6,800 |
| $2,750 | $5,963 | $6,563 | $7,163 |
| $3,000 | $6,288 | $6,888 | $7,488 |
1 Hour:
- Outdoor inverter board replacement (tight access)
- Communicating thermostat setup (multi-zone)
- RTU Blower motor / Control Board replacement
3 Hour:
- Residential condenser coil replacement
- Compressor replacement (residential)
5 Hour:
- Full commercial rooftop unit repair (compressor, coil, or major component)
- Residential condensing unit full component swap requiring recovery/evacuation/braze
- Difficult attic or crawlspace access job with extensive disassembly
Tier 4: Above $3,000 (Repairs only)
For repairs where part cost exceeds $3,000. Multiplier applied directly to part cost.
| Hour Bracket | Multiplier |
|---|---|
| 1 Hour | 2x |
| 3 Hour | 2.5x |
| 5 Hour | 3x |
Example: $4,000 part cost, 3 hour job → $4,000 × 2.5 = $10,000
