Repair Or Replace?

Cost is an immediate consideration – the up-front price of repairs will likely be less than installing a new model. But consider the age of your current system and the relative cost of repairing it.  If the cost of repairs is more than a third of what a new system would cost, it may make more sense to replace it. And if the repair bill approaches 50% of the cost of a replacement, an upgrade may be a better choice.

If repairs are less than a third of the replacement cost and your system is less than 10 years old, it may have many productive years ahead. And even 25-year-old equipment can still keep your home comfortable with proper maintenance and attention.

Of course, an older system is more likely to require repair going forward, so factor in the potential costs and inconvenience of keeping up an aging system. (And check your warranty terms and expiration, too!)

When it comes to your home comfort, it’s important to look beyond the up-front price tag to see the cost of the system over time. More energy efficient systems mean lower monthly utility bills, leading to savings you’ll reap year after year for the life of the system.

The heating efficiency of a furnace is measured by its Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE), which calculates the percentage of energy actually used to heat your home. Newer furnaces have an AFUE of 80% or more, and Bryant offers models up to 98.3%. If your current system has an AFUE of less than 80%, you could save considerably on.

Your heating and cooling system can also play a role in maintaining good indoor air quality – your indoor environment is often more polluted than the outdoors, and the Environmental Protection Agency rates poor indoor air quality as a top environmental health concern.

We offer a simple, 30-minute analysis of the air in your home to discover any indoor air quality issues. The analysis will provide a full report on the air in your home along with a proposal of Bryant products to treat any potential problems. When you understand the indoor air quality implications of your heating and cooling system, you can replace or upgrade your system in ways that help you breathe a little easier.

If you decide to repair instead of replace, be sure you ask your dealer for Bryant Factory Authorized Parts.

Factory Authorized Parts have been designed and built specifically for your Bryant equipment. These parts are the perfect fit, restoring your equipment to its original performance.

It takes Factory Authorized Parts to:
• Preserve the original manufacturer’s warranty.
• Preserve the original efficiency of the system.
• Preserve engineered sound requirements (for applicable components such as motors).
• Meet rigorous factory run life design specifications.

Whether you decide to repair or replace, you can trust in the quality of High Mark Heating & Cooling. Your heating and cooling system is one of the most expensive components of your home, and one of the most important – your family’s comfort depends on it. So the choice between replacing and repairing the system is a big one…and sometimes, if your furnace goes out in the dead of winter, or your air conditioning fails in the heat of August, the pressure to make the right decision is even more immediate.