The heating and cooling system is one of most expensive appliance in your home and there is never a convenient time to replace your HVAC equipment. First, evaluate and determine if the furnace, heat pump or air conditioner is more than a decade old. Has it increased in the frequency of service repairs during peak use? Have you noticed inconsistent or uneven temperatures in different parts of the house? Has there been a steady increase on your utility bill? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this may be a good time to consider replacement.
A general rule of thumb: if air conditioner or furnace repair costs are beginning to add up or a single repair equals to or is more than 50% of the total value of the existing heating or cooling unit, it’s time to replace rather than repair. There does come a point when it’s time to capitalize on one of the major benefits of HVAC equipment replacement: a newer and more efficient system will give savings on your monthly utility bills! Not to mention more consistent temperatures throughout the home.
Still not sure whether or not to repair or replace, give us a call at 636-528-4794 to schedule a complete and honest assessment of your HVAC system and get options that make sense.
