Should You Repair or Replace Your HVAC System? Use our RvR Tool

We often provide quotes to repair AC and heating systems. The most common follow up question from our clients is “How much does it cost to just replace the whole system?”  

It's another one of those headaches that no one wants to deal with.  Real budget-killers.  

We took data from approximately 500 similarly quoted scenarios, mapped out the feedback on our chalk boards like mad scientists, broke out some 11-digit calculators, mixed it with our Master Techs' nearly 80 years of combined experience, added in proper budgeting analysis and created our Repair vs. Replacement Tool, AKA “RVR Tool”.

Test drive our RVR Tool the next time you need some solid, realistic advice to make an informed decision.

Here's the logic we use to calculate your recommendation:

REPAIR RECOMMENDED if the unit is...

• .1-5 years old and the repair cost  is  < 60%  of the replacement cost

REPAIR AT RISK if the unit is...

• 6-8 years old and the repair cost is  < 50%  of the replacement cost
• 9-11 years old and the repair cost is  < 40%  of the replacement cost
• 12-14 years old and the repair cost is  < 30%  of the replacement cost
• 15+ years old and the repair cost is  < 10%  of the replacement cost

REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED if the unit is...

• 1-5 years old and the repair cost is  > 60%  of the replacement cost
• 6-8 years old and the repair cost is  > 50%  of the replacement cost
• 9-11 years old and the repair cost is  > 40%  of the replacement cost
• 12-14 years old and the repair cost is  > 30%  of the replacement cost
• 15+ years old and the repair cost  > 10%  of the replacement cost

This article has been shared by Direct Service, Construction and Design to specifically accommodate our intended clientele.  The intent of sharing this information is to better inform the public of these general topics, expand knowledge and safety for all and provide crucial information in regard to their MEP and building systems and/or assets. It is NOT our recommendation that any article recommendations or how-to scenarios be attempted by anyone other than a qualified or competent person.