| When the central air and heating systems in a | | | | system. You could possibly save up to 60 percent |
| home break down, homeowners often face the | | | | on your energy bills with a new, high-efficiency |
| decision of whether to repair or replace the unit. | | | | system, so in some cases the replacement unit |
| This is a tough decision, as new residential air | | | | would quickly pay for itself. In some cases it |
| conditioning systems and heating systems can be | | | | might even be worthwhile to replace your central |
| very expensive. Sometimes the repairs are | | | | air and heating systems if they are only a few |
| almost just as expensive, though, and replacing | | | | years old. It all depends on how energy efficient |
| the system would probably save money in the | | | | your unit is compared to the new energy |
| long run with increased energy efficiency. So just | | | | efficiency standards that are in place today. A |
| how do you decide whether to repair or replace? | | | | representative from your heating and air |
| One of the most important things to do when | | | | conditioning company should be able to explain |
| dealing with failed heating and cooling systems is | | | | how your system matches up today's efficiency |
| to work with a reputable service provider that | | | | standards so you can see a clear picture of how |
| you can trust to be honest. A good heating and | | | | much energy you're using. There are many |
| air conditioning company will not try to sell you | | | | factors to consider when deciding whether to |
| something you don't need; they will try to figure | | | | repair or replace residential air conditioning |
| out the best option for you and your home. | | | | systems and heating systems. With help from an |
| Figuring this out will start with asking the right | | | | experienced service specialist, you should be able |
| questions. One of the first questions to ask is | | | | to make an informed decision. |
| whether you are currently operating an efficient | | | | |