There comes a point when keeping an old system running costs more than replacing it, and finding that point takes honest arithmetic rather than a sales pitch. For most homes in Folsom, CA, the clues cluster: rising amp draw on a tired compressor, a heat exchanger flagged at inspection, refrigerant that keeps disappearing from an R-22 or early R-410A system, and bills that grow as comfort shrinks. When a major repair lands on equipment past the twelve-to-fifteen-year mark, it is usually a stopgap on technology that already trails current SEER2 and AFUE standards.
The repairs homeowners call us about most are AC Repair and Furnace Repair. If something has stopped working, start there.
Warning Signs for HVAC Replacement
Spotting the early warning signs lets you act before the problem gets expensive. Keep an eye out for the following clues:
- Refrigerant leaks that need recharging too often, or an R-22 system
- A system so noisy you hear every start and stop
- Comfort complaints the old system never resolves: hot rooms, cold floors, sticky air
- Service calls getting more frequent and more expensive
- A major compressor or heat exchanger problem on an older system
- Rust, soot, or corrosion advancing across the cabinet and coils
- Utility costs creeping up every season while your habits stay the same
- Your equipment is over twelve to fifteen years old and breaking down more often
Don't Wait for a Total Failure
Left unchecked, even a small fault or temperature swing often signals a system working its way toward a breakdown. Don't wait, call (279) 236-7586 and we'll take a look right away.
