Repair or Replace My HVAC System?
When you're faced with the choice between an HVAC repair and HVAC replacement, you can count on your Bryant® dealer to help you find a solution that’s affordable, keeps your family comfortable and makes sense in the long-term.
Repair or Replace Considerations
Cost & Convenience
Cost is an immediate consideration – the up-front price of repairs will likely be less than installing a new model. But consider the age of your current system and the relative cost of repairing it. If the cost of repairs is more than a third of what a new system would cost, it may make more sense to replace it. And if the repair bill approaches 50% of the cost of a replacement, an upgrade may be a better choice.
If repairs are less than a third of the replacement cost and your system is less than 10 years old, it may have many productive years ahead. And even 25-year-old equipment can still keep your home comfortable with proper maintenance and attention.
Of course, an older system is more likely to require repair going forward, so factor in the potential costs and inconvenience of keeping up an aging system. (And check your warranty terms and expiration, too!)
Efficiency & Long-Term Savings
When it comes to your home comfort, it’s important to look beyond the up-front price tag to see the cost of the system over time. More energy efficient systems mean lower monthly utility bills, leading to savings you’ll reap year after year for the life of the system.
The heating efficiency of a furnace is measured by its Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE), which calculates the percentage of energy actually used to heat your home. Newer furnaces have an AFUE of 80% or more, and Bryant offers models up to 98.3%. If your current system has an AFUE of less than 80%, you could save considerably on your monthly utilities with an upgrade.
For an air conditioner or heat pump, the measurement is Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER2) – a higher SEER2 rating means greater energy savings. 14.3 SEER2 is the minimum currently required for heat pumps, while the air conditioner minimum is 14.3 in the Southeast and Southwest and 13.4 in the North. Bryant has models up to 23 SEER2. Upgrading to a higher SEER2 rating means energy savings over the life of the system. For heat pumps in heating mode, look for a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF2) of over 9 for greater efficiencies. Bryant offers heat pumps with HSPF2 of up to 10.5.
Installing a more efficient system may also qualify you for tax credits or local utility rebates. Talk to your Bryant dealer for more information on incentives available.
Indoor Air Quality
Your heating and cooling system can also play a role in maintaining good indoor air quality – your indoor environment is often more polluted than the outdoors, and the Environmental Protection Agency rates poor indoor air quality as a top environmental health concern.
Your Bryant dealer can offer a recommendations on the air in your home along with a proposal of Bryant indoor air quality products to treat any potential problems. When you understand the indoor air quality implications of your heating and cooling system, you can replace or upgrade your system in ways that help you breathe a little easier.
Factory Authorized Parts
If you decide to repair instead of replace, be sure you ask your dealer for Bryant Factory Authorized Parts.
Factory Authorized Parts have been designed and built specifically for your Bryant equipment. These parts are the perfect fit, restoring your equipment to its original performance.
It takes Factory Authorized Parts to:
- Preserve the original manufacturer’s warranty.
- Preserve the original efficiency of the system.
- Preserve engineered sound requirements (for applicable components such as motors).
- Meet rigorous factory run life design specifications.
