you'll need to weigh the repair cost against the possibility that more repairs may be needed very soon, or even complete replacement...
Consider the 50% rule it's time to replace the system..
For example, compare 10 SEER on the cooling side, and 68% AFUE for furnace to modern products that rate as high as 18 SEER and 95% AFUE and you're looking at some substantial savings on your monthly energy bills when considering new unit..
Consider the consumption of your unit and your potential savings over its lifetime...
then your unit may be oversized or undersized for your needs..
Conversely, your unit may be too small and may be working harder and less efficiently than it should...
Research shows that water heating, and air conditioning and home heating account for more than 50% of energy use..
Research shows that water heating, air conditioning and heating account for more than 50% of energy use.* It's good to know that modern equipment uses energy and will reduce your carbon footprint..
Newly manufactured air conditioning units have changed to R410a refrigerant, much more environmentally friendly product than its predecessor, R22..
Your old HVAC system can be responsible for things like air quality, noise, temperature swings, and hot or cold spots throughout the house..
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