Repair Or Replace?

Your heating or cooling system is one of the most expensive components of your home. 

It's not always easy to know whether your should repair or replace your home's cooling and heating system, especially if you're facing an emergency situation. While there's no hard-and-fast rule, there are some important considerations to keep in mind as you make your decision:

Age of Your System

Air conditioners and heat pumps last an average of 10 to 12 years. If your equipment is within these ranges, expect more repairs in the future.

Outdated Technology

Technology changes all of the time. This is as true for your HVAC system as it is for your phone. By replacing aging equipment, you'll be able to take advantage of smart new features and increased efficiency's  that can save you money on your utility bills. 

Cost of Repairs

As a rule of thumb, Consumer Reports recommends replacing a product when repairs exceed 50% of the cost of a new one.

Freon

Freon laws change every year. The EPA has addressed the concerns of R-22 and the ozone layer.

R-22 is being phased out and will be no longer available after 2020. The freon that is now being used in new systems is R-410A. R-22 is hard to get and very expensive, so if you have an older unit that uses R-22, and it breaks down, your best option is to replace your unit with a system that uses the EPA compliant freon R-410A. 

If you are in need of a new unit, or have an air conditioner that you are not sure about, please give us a call at 321-639-4691 or visit our website www.emeryairandheat.com for more information.