HVAC Replacement and Installation Services
How do you know when to replace your air conditioner, furnace, heat pump, or geothermal system, or when should you just repair it? We get asked this question frequently. Replacing HVAC equipment is a major expense, so you want to be sure you are doing the right thing. Here are a few things to consider when making your decision.
Age of Equipment vs Cost of Repair
Air conditioners tend to have lifespan of 10-15 years, and heat pumps somewhat less, since they run all year long. The life of the equipment can also be greatly influenced by regular maintenance, and always keeping the filter clean. However, even the most well-maintained unit will eventually need repairs. If the repair you are looking at is a small dollar item and your equipment is not that old, then you may want to go ahead and try it. If your equipment is nearing the end of its expected life span, and you are looking at a costly repair, such as new coil, new compressor, etc., then you should definitely consider replacement. If you replace a coil in an old system one year, and then the compressor goes out the next year, you will have spent nearly as much as a brand new unit that would have had a 10 year parts warranty! Plus, new air conditioners and heat pumps are so much more efficient than older models. Your energy savings quickly add up! Furnaces, when well maintained, can have an expected life span that is a little longer than an AC or heat pump, possibly even 20 years or more! However, as furnaces age, then will inevitably be things that go wrong. Major expenses can be control boards, blower motors, and cracked heat exchangers. The same thought process should be considered, as with the AC or heat pump. When the unit gets old, you might have blower motor go out one year, and the next, the heat exchanger might crack! If that happens, you would have been better off to replace your furnace and have that 10 year parts warranty in place. While geothermal systems run for many, many years, they do need repairs occasionally. If your system needs a repair, get a price on replacement. The new geothermal systems have some really incredible efficiency ratings! You may be wise to replace your system and enjoy even lower operating costs, along with no worries about the new system breaking down again soon. If you are facing a major repair situation on your equipment, call Westin Air for a free no-cost quote on replacing your system. One of our sales team will be happy to come to your home, give their honest opinion, make equipment suggestions, and let you know exactly what it will cost. We have found that many people are pleasantly surprised at just how affordable a new heating and cooling system can be. We would be happy to give you a quote on replacing the following:- Air Conditioners
- Gas Furnace (natural & propane)
- Geothermal Systems
- Heat Pumps
- Air Handlers
- Ductless Mini-Split Systems
- Rooftop Units
- Packaged Units
- Thermostats
- Humidifiers
- Electronic Air Cleaners
- Media Air Filters