If your system is older than 10 years it may be using a non-produced Freon gas called R-22. This gas was banned by the EPA & replaced with a more efficient & more environmentally friendly Freon called R-410a. A R-22 system is not illegal if you have it, however, since supplies are depleting the service costs are astronomical. (See chart) This means that every repair will cost more & more each time.
The reality is that furnaces have many moving parts and, like all mechanics, they wear down over time. The average lifespan of a furnace is about 15-20 years & the expected value you get from a furnace decreases every year. So, if your furnace is less than 10 years old, it may be worth it to spend up to $1,000 on a repair, but if the furnace is 15+ years old it’s almost certainly better to replace; with an Ultra-Low NOx high efficiency unit. (See chart)
Have you ever heard, “If it ain’t broke, don’t FIX IT”? Ask any person if they would agree, when the AC fails during a 90+ degree heatwave. Yes, without a seasonal inspection your AC and Heating system is silently building up “corroded arteries” in its core. From rust to oxidation, blockages to dirty filter, low/high pressures to low efficiency… all these items are what we call “the silent killers”.
EPA Standards (R-22 or R-410a)
When figuring out the cost of replacement, don’t forget that installing newer, more efficient systems can result in big reductions in energy expenses. Those savings can add up faster than you may think. The measurement rating is called S.E.E.R. and the higher the number the more you will save.
Energy Efficient Air Conditioner
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