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Repair or Replace
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Repair or Replace

Should you repair or replace your air conditioner, heat pump, furnace or boiler? When something breaks down, it’s tempting to go the quick route and pay for repairs to get it up and running again. That quick-fix may seem the least expensive route now, but it may not offer the most value in the long run.

There’s a lot to consider:

Age of Equipment
Cost of Repair
Energy Efficiency
Repair History
Moving Soon
Equipment Performance

The following questions will guide you through these points of consideration:

    Existing System

    To help us with your evaluation, we need to know what type of system you have in your home. Review the system types below, and chose the one that best represents the system you have in your home. Click on any link for more details about that system type.

    Air Conditioner

    Air Conditioner

    The air conditioner is part of a split system. You have product that resides inside and outside your home:

    • Air Conditioner - Cools refrigerant
    • Furnace and Evaporator Coil - Converts refrigerant and circulates air
    • Ducts - Carry the air throughout your home
    • Control or Thermostat - Your interface for controlling your system
    • Optional Air Quality Accessories such as Air Cleaners or Ventilators - Clean your air before it circulates throughout your home

    Heat Pump

    Air Conditioner

    The Heat Pump is part of a split system. You have product that resides inside and outside your home:

    • Heat Pump - Cools and/or heats refrigerant
    • Furnace with Coil or Air Handler - Converts refrigerant and circulates air
    • Ducts - Carry the air throughout your home
    • Control or Thermostat - Your interface for controlling your system
    • Optional Air Quality Accessories such as Air Cleaners or Ventilators - Clean your air before it circulates throughout your home

    Furnace

    Carrier

    The furnace can be part of a split system or may be the only part of your system:

    • Furnace - Circulates air throughout your house
    • Ducts - Carry the air throughout your home
    • Control or Thermostat - Your interface for controlling your system
    • Optional Air Quality Accessories such as Air Cleaners or Ventilators - Clean your air before it circulates throughout your home

    Boiler

    Boiler

    The boiler can be part of a split system or may be the only part of your system:

    • Boiler - Circulates water to your radiators
    • Control or Thermostat - Your interface for controlling your system

    Packaged System

    Packaged System

    A heat pump or air conditioner combined with an evaporator coil in a single unit outside your home:

    • All you need is a control or thermostat and any air quality accessories you'd like.
    • Packaged Systems may be located on the exterior of your home either on the rooftop or in the yard.
    • Optional Air Quality Accessories such as Air Cleaners or Ventilators - Clean your air before it circulates throughout your home

    Equipment Age and Life Expectancy

    Most equipment is designed for a life expectancy of 15 to 20 years.

    Old AC
    VS.
    Air Conditioner

    Older equipment is prone to the following:

    • More expensive repairs, such as compressors or heat exchangers
    • Much lower energy efficiency vs. today's standards
    • Reduced performance due to clogged or corroding coils

    Equipment Repair

    Money

    Repairing existing equipment can be a good decision as long as:

    • The cost of the repair is less than 30% of the cost of new equipment
    • The rest of the system is in excellent operating condition

    Otherwise, the cost of the repair would be better invested in a new system.

    Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio

    The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) is an energy efficiency rating for air conditioners. The higher the SEER, the better the energy performance, the more you save.

    Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency

    The Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) is a measure of a gas furnace's efficiency in converting fuel to energy, by projecting the average thermal efficiency for a complete heating season. A higher AFUE rating means greater energy efficiency.

    Length of Residency

    House

    If you are moving within the next year or two and believe investing in a new home comfort system will improve the value of your home, you should consider making the investment. If you plan to live in your current residence for many years, it may be wise to invest in your future comfort.

    • Repair

    This result is based on your answers to the questions and is intended to provide information to use when considering whether to repair or replace your equipment. Please contact us to discuss these results by submitting the information below.

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