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Repair vs. Replace Calculator
Enter the repair cost, system age, and refrigerant. We'll apply the same rules our techs use in the field to tell you honestly which way the math points.
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Repair-to-replace ratio: 14%
- Borderline case — get both quotes and think about the next 3 years.
The rules this calculator uses
- The 30% rule: if repair cost > 30% of a comparable new system, replacement often wins on lifetime math.
- The age rule: systems past 12 years have limited useful life left; second big failure is usually close behind.
- The refrigerant rule: R-22 systems with a refrigerant issue are usually not worth repairing — the refrigerant is scarce and expensive.
None of these are absolute — but together they get most homeowners the right answer 90% of the time.
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