Does your system use R-22 refrigerant? 

EPA has banned production of this refrigerant and only reclaimed refrigerant can be used to service older equipment. The price of R-22 continues to rise and often makes replacement of an R-22 system more cost effective. 

Is your AC over 10 years old?

Typical life span on an air conditioning system is about 10 years, although systems can go 20+ years in some cases. If your system is over 10 years and tends to break down annually, it is likely time to look at replacement. 

The repair “Rule of Thumb”

The industry Rule of Thumb states that if the repair for your system multiplied by the system’s age is greater than $5,000, it is time to replace. Each customer’s situation is different and should be handled on a case by case basis. Example: A $500 repair on a 7 year old system. 500x7=$3,500 therefore the system should be repaired.