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.