I'm thinking it's more cost effective to buy a new one.
2007-05-25 14:22:22 · 13 answers · asked by hill10003 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
is this a window unit or central air.....being cost effective is determined by what is wrong and what size it is....if compressor is good and it is a central air it is more cost effective to repair it depending on exactly what is wrong....if it is a window unit and compressor is good....if it is over 13000 btu's i would compare` cost of repairing as to replaceing...if it is a window unit and under 13000 btu's I would replace it if it has much wrong with it....in order to give you a better answer a good hvac man would need to know more information about unit and exactly what is wrong...
2007-05-25 14:37:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the cost of repair is equal to or more than 50% of the cost of a new one it is more cost-effective to just get a new one. If it is less, it is more cost-effective to get the old one fixed.
2007-05-26 10:03:55 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most a/c units come with a 5yr parts warranty from manufacturer.this means parts are free if your unit is under 5yrs old.and all you need is to pay labor.other things to look for is rust and corrosion.and also repair cost vs life left in unit.average life is 6yr -10yrs.if unit is out of warranty and repair is over $500.00 get new system.repair gives you a 1yr warranty on repair.a new system gives you another 5yrs.you need to invest in warranty not repair.
2007-05-25 14:32:53 · answer #3 · answered by Michael E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what the problem is. If its an issue that has to due with removing the gas to repair it then no because you must be certified and having someone thats certified is gonna cost you alot. But it mabey an issue you can resolve on your own.
2007-05-25 14:29:23 · answer #4 · answered by Richard G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On window AC those things are guaranteed against Freon loss for 10 years or they will fix them for free.
Dig out your receipt and see when you purchased the unit. Then look for a service that handles your unit by calling the Company or looking on line for a service place for that Model.
2007-05-25 16:01:39 · answer #5 · answered by James M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i might might desire to evaluate the fee of fix and the certainty that I nevertheless have an old A/C that could want extra maintenance, PLUS the certainty that it heavily isn't as efficient as new fashions. you're able to discover that the version in fix and a clean one might actually be recovered interior the performance and much less intake of electricity. i think that electricity will leap in fee quickly. A/C contraptions have come an prolonged techniques from 9-10 years in the past. in case you could DIY, and money is an merchandise, you're growing to be the means fix it extremely inexpensively. don't understand modern-day fee of a compressor. different areas might want replaced as properly.
2016-10-13 21:56:48 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is over 5 years old you should consider the cost to repair
verses replacement.
2007-05-25 14:38:53 · answer #7 · answered by Concerned 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on if it is an old unit or not. If it is old, then buy a new one, but if it is fairly new, then just repair it. Hope this helps. Bye!!!
2007-05-25 14:29:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could ask a shop to look at it and give you an estimate. It may just need to be recharged which is a lot less than buying a new one. If it is really old, probably should upgrade just for energy efficiency sake.
2007-05-25 14:29:46 · answer #9 · answered by Greg L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a new wall unit, repair central.
2007-05-25 15:55:26 · answer #10 · answered by Mike G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋