Repair or Replace?
Deciding to repair or replace HVAC units is easy with this helpful guide. Before you start a job, read below to determine the best course of action.
Repair
Factors to Consider:
Replace
Less than 10 years old
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Warranty is active
Age of the System
Greater than 10 years old
Using R-22, which can be costly and is no longer manufactured
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Less efficient High repair costs
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Expired warranty
Less than 50% of cost of new unit
Cost of Repairs
Greater than 50% of cost of new unit
Minor
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Leaky ductwork
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Clogged drain line
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Electrical problems
Extent of Issues
Extensive
Blower motor
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Compressor
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Condenser coils
Less than two repairs in the last 10 years
Repair History
Greater than two repairs in the last 10 years
Greater than 13 SEER or 10 EER Rating
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May be worth repairing
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Runs on R-410A, which is readily available
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Less than 13 SEER or 10 EER Rating
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Can lower utility costs and pay for itself in a few years
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Tax credits are available Runs on R-22, which can be costly as it is no longer manufactured
Ideal Size
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Size of Unit
Oversized or Undersized
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Will cause poor humidity and premature failures
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