{"id":11090,"date":"2022-07-20T01:32:53","date_gmt":"2022-07-20T06:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/?p=11090"},"modified":"2024-08-16T14:12:57","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:12:57","slug":"how-to-avoid-hidden-costs-of-ac-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/how-to-avoid-hidden-costs-of-ac-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Avoid Hidden Costs of AC Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/how-to-avoid-hidden-costs-of-ac-replacement\/#What_Are_the_Known_Costs_of_AC_Replacement\" >What Are the Known Costs of AC Replacement?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/how-to-avoid-hidden-costs-of-ac-replacement\/#List_of_Hidden_AC_Replacement_Costs_You_Normally_Wont_Know_About\" >List of Hidden AC Replacement Costs You Normally Won&rsquo;t Know About<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/how-to-avoid-hidden-costs-of-ac-replacement\/#How_Much_Will_AC_Replacement_Actually_Cost\" >How Much Will AC Replacement Actually Cost?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/how-to-avoid-hidden-costs-of-ac-replacement\/#How_to_Reduce_Your_Costs_of_AC_Replacement\" >How to Reduce Your Costs of AC Replacement?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/how-to-avoid-hidden-costs-of-ac-replacement\/#Request_a_Cost_Estimate_for_Your_Air_Conditioner_Replacement\" >Request a Cost Estimate for Your Air Conditioner Replacement<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-avoid-hidden-costs-of-ac-replacement-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Avoiding the Hidden Costs of AC Replacement\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-11171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-avoid-hidden-costs-of-ac-replacement-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-avoid-hidden-costs-of-ac-replacement-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to repairing or replacing a malfunctioning air conditioner, residential and commercial owners need to consider what are the costs of AC replacement versus the cost of repairs. This will tell you whether the AC replacement is worth it or if you are better off getting your air conditioner repaired.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>In addition to the obvious costs of replacement, there can be some unexpected or hidden costs of AC replacement as well. In this article, we take you through some of the hidden costs of AC replacement.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more or schedule your air conditioner replacement or repair in St. Louis, contact the experts at Galmiche &amp; Sons today at <span class=\"mobile_tel\"><span class=\"mobile_tel\">314-993-1110<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Known_Costs_of_AC_Replacement\"><\/span>What Are the Known Costs of AC Replacement?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Normally, when you contact an HVAC professional, the quote you get from them for air conditioner replacement will consider the following cost related factors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Size of the property where AC will be installed<\/strong> \u2013 The larger the property, the more powerful the AC should be. Higher powered ACs cost more.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SEER rating of the unit<\/strong> \u2013 An AC with a higher SEER rating is more energy-efficient, powerful, and safer \u2013 offering better features than other ACs. This makes the initial investment more expensive too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>AC installation charges<\/strong> \u2013 The more labor hours put in or, the higher the degree of wiring complication, the greater the AC installation charges will be.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Permits<\/strong> \u2013 Some commercial and industrial spaces need specific HVAC permits to install or replace their air conditioners. These permits will add an extra cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Hidden_AC_Replacement_Costs_You_Normally_Wont_Know_About\"><\/span>List of Hidden AC Replacement Costs You Normally Won&rsquo;t Know About<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to the costs mentioned in the previous list, there are sometimes other hidden costs of AC replacement you need to account for as well. These costs are incurred depending on how your property is constructed and any other AC installation-related upgrades or modifications that need to be done.<\/p>\n<p>These hidden costs of AC replacement include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Electrical wiring replacement or modifications<\/strong> \u2013 Your electrical systems may either be old and worn out, or they may not be the right type for the new air conditioner you are getting installed. Often, the extent of electrical wiring modification is not known until you get the electrician over to inspect your connections.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Damage to ductwork system<\/strong> \u2013 The ducts in your homes carry the cooled air around your property. But, if the ducts of your home are damaged or leaking, the AC cooling will not reach every part of the house. Not only can this prevent your property from being properly cooled by the AC, but it can also increase your electric bills significantly. As such, ductwork repairs may be a necessary part of AC replacement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Broken, rotten, or missing studs<\/strong> \u2013 The ceiling or wall studs give your air conditioner a stable foundation to be installed on. Without these wall studs, or when they are broken or rotted, your AC is at risk of being on an unstable foundation. Replacing your studs is a must in these circumstances.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drywall installation or repairs<\/strong> \u2013 Sometimes, AC replacement requires your drywall to either be modified or re-installed. If the drywall is cracked, then it must be repaired. Property owners seldom take this expense into consideration when replacing their AC system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Will_AC_Replacement_Actually_Cost\"><\/span>How Much Will AC Replacement Actually Cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Given all of these known and hidden costs of AC replacement, you may need to spend anywhere between $2500 to $7500 to replace your AC. In comparison, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/air-conditioner-repair.html\">air conditioning repairs<\/a> and servicing can cost you only a couple of hundred dollars while ensuring your AC remains in good condition for much longer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reduce_Your_Costs_of_AC_Replacement\"><\/span>How to Reduce Your Costs of AC Replacement?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-avoid-hidden-costs-of-ac-replacement-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"What are the Hidden Costs of AC Replacement\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-11172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-avoid-hidden-costs-of-ac-replacement-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-avoid-hidden-costs-of-ac-replacement-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If repairs do not cut it, then there are some ways to lower your costs of AC replacement. Here is what you can do:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Get the AC installed during off-season<\/strong> \u2013 This usually means autumn or winter season, when it is significantly cooler, and many people don&rsquo;t get ACs installed. Your HVAC provider may even be willing to offer discounts on both the units and the labor charges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Always plan by overestimating your expenses<\/strong> \u2013 When setting money aside for AC replacement, keep at least 15%-20% extra aside for overshot spending.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discuss your budget with your HVAC contractor<\/strong> \u2013 Being upfront with the HVAC contractor can be a great way to ensure you stay within your budget while avoiding hidden costs of AC replacement. At Galmiche &amp; Sons, we can recommend premium-quality AC units from Goodman, which have excellent features and are very affordable, perfect for small budgets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Request_a_Cost_Estimate_for_Your_Air_Conditioner_Replacement\"><\/span>Request a Cost Estimate for Your Air Conditioner Replacement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are ready to request an estimate for AC replacement or want to learn more about whether AC replacement or repair is the most affordable option for you, contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating and air conditioning<\/a> experts at Galmiche &amp; Sons today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to repairing or replacing a malfunctioning air conditioner, residential and commercial owners need to consider what are the costs of AC replacement versus the cost of repairs. This will tell you whether the AC replacement is worth it or if you are better off getting your air conditioner repaired. In addition to the obvious costs of replacement, there can be some unexpected or hidden costs of AC replacement as well. In this article, we take you through &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/how-to-avoid-hidden-costs-of-ac-replacement\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Avoid Hidden Costs of AC Replacement<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":11171,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,5,64],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11090","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-air-conditioner-replacement","category-air-conditioners","category-hvac-costs"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Hidden Costs of AC Replacement &amp; How to Avoid Them | St. Louis HVAC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Avoid the 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