When Should I... Repair or Replace?

It can be difficult to know whether you should repair or replace your unit after a malfunction. We’ve made it easy for you.

Repair

Here are some reasons to repair the unit:

• The cost of the repairs is less than one-third the cost of a replacement

• The unit is less than 10 years old

• The unit is still under warranty

Replace

Here are some reasons for replacing your heating or cooling unit:

• The cost of repairs is near 50% of the cost of a replacement

• The unit requires frequent repairs

• Humidity problems that signal operating issues

• Warranty expirations

• High dust and low air quality problems

• The furnace is more than 15 years old, and the heat pump or AC is more than 10 years old.

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