Determine If You
Need a New System
Repair or replace?
| The advantages of full replacement
| Because A/C energy costs can
account for more than 50 percent of your electric bill during
peak heating and cooling months, it's important to make sure
your system is running as efficiently as possible. So before
you spend money to repair your A/C system or invest in a new
one, here are some questions to help you and your contractor
assess the condition of your existing system: |
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Repair or replace?
Question
| Answer |
Does your system undergo frequent
repairs? |
If your system is 10 years old
or older and you answered yes to any of these questions,
you may benefit from replacing your system and taking advantage
of lower long-term costs. |
Has your system experienced a
major component failure? |
Are you continually receiving
high electric bills? |
Is your A/C unit not cooling like
it used to? |
Do you need a new outdoor unit,
but your indoor unit still works? |
It's actually more cost-effective in the
long run to replace the entire system rather than just one
part. That's because A/C components are designed to work together
as matched systems, so by replacing only one part of the system,
you can't ensure that it will work as efficiently as possible. |
The advantages of full replacement
- Efficiency - works to make the most of your energy dollars.
- Reliability - less likely to need repair in the near future.
- Comfort - will effectively cool and dehumidify your home.
- FPL incentives - receive a rebate when you purchase and install
a whole new high-efficiency A/C system (both an outdoor and indoor
unit).
Use the calculator below to determine how much (on average) you
could save annually if you replace your A/C system.
Continue to Step 2: Choose the System
That's Right for You
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