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.