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REPAIR OR REPLACE? 

​Repair if:​

Warranty Active: Repairs may be covered

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Product Age: Less than life expectancy.

A/C: 12-15 years

Furnace: 15-20 years

Heat Pump: 15-20 years

Repair History: 0-2 repairs in the last 3 years.

Performance: Functions as well as before.

You plan to live in your home less than 7 years.

The product Age less than 10 years.

You want greater efficiency - newer models with higher SEER2 ratings (13-22) save 20-40% on monthly costs.

$5,000 Rule: Age x repair cost < $5,000.

Industry Ratings: A/C over 10 SEER2, Furnace over 80% AFUE, Heat Pump over 10 SEER2 and 8 HSPF2.

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​Replace if:

  1. Warranty Expired: You cover all repair costs.

  2. Product Age: At life expectancy or older.

    • A/C: 12-15 years

    • Furnace: 15-20 years

    • Heat Pump: 15-20 years

  3. Repair History: 3+ repairs in the last 3 years.

  4. Performance: Worse than before (less airflow, difficulty reaching desired temperature).

  5. Home Plans: Plan to live in your home for 7+ years.

  6. Product Age: 10+ years or want to optimize energy efficiency.

    • Newer models with higher SEER2 ratings (13-22) save 20-40% on monthly costs.

    • ENERGY STAR® models save an additional 15%.

  7. $5,000 Rule: Age x repair cost > $5,000.

  8. Industry Ratings: Replace if A/C is 10 SEER or less, Furnace is less than 80% AFUE, Heat Pump is 10 SEER or less, 8 HSPF or less.

  9. Refrigerant: Uses R-22 (Freon®), which is being phased out.

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