Answer 3 quick questions to find out your system's health score and whether it's time to start planning.
Find out if your HVAC system needs attention
The average HVAC system lasts 15 to 20 years with proper maintenance. However, many factors can shorten or extend this lifespan, including usage patterns, climate, maintenance frequency, and installation quality.
After 10 years, most systems begin losing efficiency. By 15 years, repair costs often start to outweigh the benefits of keeping the system running. Systems over 20 years old are almost always more expensive to maintain than to replace.
System is in its prime. Regular maintenance and minor repairs are typically all that's needed.
Efficiency starts declining. Begin budgeting for replacement and compare repair costs carefully.
Replacement is usually the smarter financial decision. Emergency breakdowns become more likely.
Your system is over 15 years old
Repair costs are exceeding $2,000 per year
Energy bills have increased significantly
Some rooms are too hot or too cold
Your system uses R-22 refrigerant (phased out)
You're hearing unusual noises during operation
The system runs constantly without reaching set temperature
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