{"id":7832,"date":"2020-06-19T04:07:52","date_gmt":"2020-06-19T09:07:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/?p=7832"},"modified":"2024-08-16T14:08:55","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:08:55","slug":"central-air-conditioner-repair-vs-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/central-air-conditioner-repair-vs-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Air Conditioner Repair vs. Replacement: How to Make an Informed Decision"},"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\/central-air-conditioner-repair-vs-replacement\/#When_is_Central_Air_Conditioner_Repair_is_the_Right_Option\" >When is Central Air Conditioner Repair is the Right Option?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/central-air-conditioner-repair-vs-replacement\/#When_is_It_Time_for_an_Air_Conditioner_Replacement\" >When is It Time for an Air Conditioner Replacement?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/central-air-conditioner-repair-vs-replacement\/#Worried_About_Central_Air_Conditioner_Repair_Vs_Replacement_Call_Us\" >Worried About Central Air Conditioner Repair Vs. Replacement? Call Us!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>If your central AC has stopped working, chances are you will notice right away. This is especially true during the hot summer months in the St. Louis area. When this happens, you must decide between central air conditioner repair or replacement. It can be intimidating to figure out which option is best. Luckily, Galmiche &amp; Sons is here to help. Sometimes, central air conditioning repair is the right option and other times, it is best to consider a full system replacement.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/central-air-conditioner-repair-vs-replacement-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Central Air Conditioner Repair vs. Replacement\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/central-air-conditioner-repair-vs-replacement-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/central-air-conditioner-repair-vs-replacement-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you would like advice on central air conditioning repair or replacement, feel free to reach out to our expert team members at <span class=\"mobile_tel\"><span class=\"mobile_tel\">314-993-1110<\/span><\/span>. In St. Louis and the surrounding areas, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> services are second to none!<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_Central_Air_Conditioner_Repair_is_the_Right_Option\"><\/span>When is Central Air Conditioner Repair is the Right Option?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not every problem, large or small, with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/about-us.html\">HVAC<\/a> unit requires a full system replacement. Oftentimes central air conditioner repair is a viable and affordable way to get your system up and running efficiently. Yet, it can be tricky to know when repair is better than replacement.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some helpful tips about when central air conditioner repair is the right choice:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cost<\/strong> &#8211; If you have an issue with your system and the repair is only going to cost a few hundred dollars, then it probably does not make sense to replace your entire system. This is especially true with newer units.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Age of System<\/strong> &#8211; If your ac system is efficient and relatively new, then central air conditioning repair is most likely the best option. Unless it is a catastrophic issue, replacing a newer system just does not make sense.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frequency of Breakdowns<\/strong> &#8211; If you have had your air conditioning unit for several years and have not experienced any breakdowns, it is likely that central air conditioner repair is a viable option for you. One-off breakdowns can usually be repaired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_It_Time_for_an_Air_Conditioner_Replacement\"><\/span>When is It Time for an Air Conditioner Replacement?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a few telltale signs that you would be better off replacing your air conditioner. Here is a helpful list of things to look out for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sudden increases in utility bills<\/li>\n<li>If your ac unit is over 10 years old<\/li>\n<li>The cost of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/air-conditioner-repair.html\">air conditioner repair<\/a> is close to the cost of a brand-new unit<\/li>\n<li>Your system is struggling to keep up with temperatures during the hottest months of the year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Worried_About_Central_Air_Conditioner_Repair_Vs_Replacement_Call_Us\"><\/span>Worried About Central Air Conditioner Repair Vs. Replacement? Call Us!<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\/central-air-conditioner-repair-vs-replacement-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Central Air Conditioner Repair or Replacement\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-7855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/central-air-conditioner-repair-vs-replacement-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/central-air-conditioner-repair-vs-replacement-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At Galmiche and Sons, we are very proud of our reputation as one of the leading HVAC companies in the greater St. Louis area. Part of our reputation comes from our emphasis on customer service. Let us help you make the right call for your air conditioning system. Whether it is full system replacement or a minor repair, Galmiche &amp; Sons will make sure the job is done right. We have proudly served our neighbors for over 60 years, and always put our customers first.<\/p>\n<p>If you are worried about your air conditioner or have any other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> concerns, please do not hesitate to give us a call in St. Louis at <span class=\"mobile_tel\"><span class=\"mobile_tel\">314-993-1110<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your central AC has stopped working, chances are you will notice right away. This is especially true during the hot summer months in the St. Louis area. When this happens, you must decide between central air conditioner repair or replacement. It can be intimidating to figure out which option is best. Luckily, Galmiche &amp; Sons is here to help. Sometimes, central air conditioning repair is the right option and other times, it is best to consider a full system &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/central-air-conditioner-repair-vs-replacement\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Central Air Conditioner Repair vs. Replacement: How to Make an Informed 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