The decision depends on your system’s age, the cost of repairs, and its overall condition. If your system is over 10 years old and repair costs exceed 50% of a replacement cost, replacement often makes more financial sense.
A useful rule of thumb: multiply your system’s age by the repair cost. If that number exceeds $5,000, replacement is usually the better investment. For example, a 12-year-old system needing $500 in repairs equals $6,000, suggesting replacement might be wiser.
We’ll always give you honest advice about whether repair or replacement makes sense for your situation. Sometimes a simple repair can give you several more years of reliable service, while other times investing in a new system will save you money long-term.