REPAIR OR REPLACE CALCULATOR

Should you repair or replace your HVAC system?

Compare equipment age, repair cost, replacement cost and repeat breakdowns using a transparent planning score.

SECOND-OPINION CALCULATOR

Repair it—or replace it?

This is a planning signal, not a contractor quote. Move the numbers to match your situation.

How the score works

Age contributes up to 42 points, repair cost relative to replacement contributes up to 70, and each recent breakdown adds 9. Systems under eight years receive a 14-point reduction. Scores are capped at 100.

48/100
REPLACEMENT PRESSURE

Get both repair and replacement quotes

The repair is still a relatively small share of replacement cost. The system still has age on its side.

Repair ÷ replacement20%

Also check warranty coverage, refrigerant type, comfort problems, repair category, and whether the quote addresses the actual root cause.