{"id":11588,"date":"2022-10-14T04:35:26","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T09:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/?p=11588"},"modified":"2024-08-16T14:13:15","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:13:15","slug":"deciding-to-repair-or-replace-your-air-conditioner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/deciding-to-repair-or-replace-your-air-conditioner\/","title":{"rendered":"Deciding to Repair or Replace Your Air Conditioner"},"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\/deciding-to-repair-or-replace-your-air-conditioner\/#Things_to_Keep_in_Mind_When_Deciding_To_Repair_or_Replace_an_Air_Conditioner\" >Things to Keep in Mind When Deciding To Repair or Replace an Air Conditioner<\/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\/deciding-to-repair-or-replace-your-air-conditioner\/#Listen_to_the_HVAC_Experts\" >Listen to the HVAC Experts<\/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\/deciding-to-repair-or-replace-your-air-conditioner\/#Need_to_Repair_or_Replace_Your_Air_Conditioner_Call_Galmiche_Sons_Today\" >Need to Repair or Replace Your Air Conditioner? Call Galmiche &amp; Sons Today!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/repair-or-replace-your-air-conditioner-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Deciding to Repair or Replace Your Air Conditioner\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-11619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/repair-or-replace-your-air-conditioner-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/repair-or-replace-your-air-conditioner-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After a hot day in the sun, you love coming back to your air-conditioned comfortable house. But if your AC breaks down, and an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/ask-an-hvac-technician\/\">HVAC technician<\/a> suggests that it will need a major repair, you may consider whether it is worth it. So should you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/should-you-repair-vs-replace-your-air-conditioner\/\">repair or replace the air conditioner<\/a>?<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>Whether to repair or replace an air conditioner is a big decision, and you have to keep a few things in mind. Read on to learn more about the factors to consider when deciding if it is time for air conditioner replacement. For more help deciding what is the most cost effective solution, contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating and cooling<\/a> experts at Galmiche &amp; Sons in St. Louis.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_Keep_in_Mind_When_Deciding_To_Repair_or_Replace_an_Air_Conditioner\"><\/span>Things to Keep in Mind When Deciding To Repair or Replace an Air Conditioner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are a few important things to keep in mind when you make this decision:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Age of your AC<\/strong>: The first major factor to consider when deciding whether to repair or your replace air conditioner is the age of your AC unit. If your AC is more than 10 years old, it is better to replace it with a newer, more efficient model. Older models are also not as energy-efficient as newer models.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The number of repairs your AC has had<\/strong>: Has your AC been demanding frequent repairs? If it has, it may be time to replace it. If your air conditioning unit is constantly breaking down or not cooling the house properly, it is better to replace it. Buying a more efficient newer model will help you save money on repair costs as well as on energy bills.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The efficiency of your AC unit<\/strong>: You should also consider the energy efficiency and performance of your air conditioner. If your AC takes a long time to cool your house and you have to pay high energy bills, replacing the AC could be a better idea. It makes all the more sense if your AC is also more than 10 years old, as newer models are much more energy efficient and affordable to run.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The $5000 rule<\/strong>: The $5000 rule is another good way to decide whether to repair or replace air conditioner. All you need to do is multiply the age of your unit by the repair costs. If the result is less than $5000, you should repair your AC unit. If not, replacing may be a most cost effective option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Listen_to_the_HVAC_Experts\"><\/span>Listen to the HVAC Experts<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\/repair-or-replace-your-air-conditioner-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Should You Repair or Replace Your Air Conditioner\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-11620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/repair-or-replace-your-air-conditioner-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/repair-or-replace-your-air-conditioner-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The best person to help you decide whether to repair or replace air conditioner is an HVAC professional. If your AC is not cooling properly, sometimes a few minor repairs could fix the issue. When it comes to energy efficiency, cooling, or other AC-related issues, the professional can guide you on how to improve your AC&#8217;s performance. A reliable HVAC technician can also tell you if replacing your AC will help you save costs in the long run.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_to_Repair_or_Replace_Your_Air_Conditioner_Call_Galmiche_Sons_Today\"><\/span>Need to Repair or Replace Your Air Conditioner? Call Galmiche &amp; Sons Today!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Established in 1950, Galmiche &amp; Sons is one of the market leaders in the HVAC industry in St. Louis. For over 70 years, we have established a stellar reputation as a reliable and trustworthy HVAC expert. If you want help in deciding whether to repair or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/when-should-you-replace-your-air-conditioner\/\">replace your air conditioner<\/a>, speak with Galmiche &amp; Sons today. Contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating and cooling<\/a> experts online or call <span class=\"mobile_tel\"><span class=\"mobile_tel\">314-993-1110<\/span><\/span> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a hot day in the sun, you love coming back to your air-conditioned comfortable house. But if your AC breaks down, and an HVAC technician suggests that it will need a major repair, you may consider whether it is worth it. So should you repair or replace the air conditioner? Whether to repair or replace an air conditioner is a big decision, and you have to keep a few things in mind. 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