The common rule of thumb: if a repair costs more than half the price of a new system and the unit is over 10-15 years old, replacement usually makes more sense. Frequent breakdowns, rising energy bills, and R-22 refrigerant systems are all signs replacement may save money long term. A local pro can run the numbers for your specific system — ComfortDispatch24 connects you with one who'll give you an honest assessment.
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