HVAC technician performing routine maintenance on an air conditioning unit, surrounded by tools, emphasizing the importance of regular service for home comfort.

Sometimes, it makes sense to repair your equipment as opposed to replacing it.  But will a repair be all you need to keep your equipment running, or will it just serve as a quick fix and leave you sweating in front of the fan within a few days?

The reason for either solution can vary–let us help you make the right decision to keep you and your family comfortable!

Repair your system if:

  • If it’s still under warranty.
  • A regularly maintained system under 10 years with no major repair history.
  • A regularly maintenanced system over 10 years with no major repair history.
  • If you have a good or high efficiency system with no major repair history.
  • Good operating condition, low utility bills and you are under budget constraints.

Replace your system if:

  • If over 10 years, consider a replacement or at least the budget for an energy efficient system.
  • Any system underperforming in terms of efficiency due to age and deterioration should be considered for replacement.
  • Any system that hasn’t been properly maintained and/or with no major repair history should be considered for replacement.
  • Systems that encounter major component failure should always be considered for replacement.
  • Air conditioning systems with R-22 refrigerant should be considered for replacement because of the EPA’s ruling to stop production of the ozone depleting chemical.

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