Repair vs. Replacement
Your air conditioning and heating system can be one of the most expensive purchases you make in your home. There are many factors to consider when determining whether or not you should repair an old unit or replace it, such as the age of the unit, overall investment costs, from initial purchase price to long term operating costs, and utility rates. To help determine whether or not you should keep your existing system, we've created an interactive Repair vs. Replacement Calculator.
Simply fill in the text field below with a number, and click your "tab" key. More text and text fields will appear. Whenever you see the "tab" note, click your tab key to continue the calculation.
What is the Cost of Keeping Your Existing System?
Some homeowners may feel "if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it." Here are some often-overlooked
considerations. Sometimes you put multiple repairs into a system that is on its
last legs. As of January 2006, new air conditioner efficiency standards came into
effect. Most systems installed before this date cost up to 20% or more to operate
than today’s base efficiency models.