Should You Repair or Replace Your HVAC System?

The verdict comes from three inputs: your system’s age, the likely cost of the repair, and how those compare to replacement. If the age in years multiplied by the repair cost tops $5,000, the math points to replacement. If a single repair runs more than half the cost of a new system, the 50% rule says the same. A history of repeat breakdowns or an older unit running phased-out R-22 refrigerant pushes the verdict further toward replacement, while plans to sell the home soon pull it back toward repair.

The dollar figures behind the tool come from our published pricing: most repairs land between $275 and $950, and full system replacements in our area run $7,900 to $18,600 installed depending on the size and scope of the job and the warranty coverage you choose. See the pricing page for the complete breakdown, or our AC replacement options if the verdict points that way.