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[wenfen]

Just had the furnace man here & while I know our 1/2 HVAC is the original 28 years old, it still works great & we've already decided Not to replace parts if necessary. The Service man who is super honest suggested I speak with the new equipment dept & just get an estimate just in case our furnace goes out during the predicted cold, snowy winter. I was very impressed with the man that came out to speak with me because he didn't even attempt to Upcharge for a unit with all the bells & whistles (not necessary), but instead offered a great price on a basic get it done Furnace & A/C...so now I need to decide by the end of the year (no pressure...but prices will be going up 6%) if I should just bite the bullet & replace the old HVAC system, or press my luck to get a few more months or years out of the current one. With all the unrest in the world & potential gas prices going up effecting the supply chain...logic is telling me to just do it now! I would love to hear everyone's opinions on this major purchase. TIA!!!

[DrakesMomma]

Even though it works, at 28 years old I wonder how efficient is it?  A new one would probably use a lot less electricity.   

[PickyPicky3]

Right now there are so many incredible tax deductions and rebates on energy efficient HVAC. Do it now. 

[kaydee50]

Wow!  I'm surprised it last that long.  Agree with others that the efficiency and rebates would make it worthwhile to replace now.  $7,625 actually sounds very reasonable to me.

[Fressa]

We just went thru a few major replacements this year as everything was breaking down at the same time. First--do it now. Better to do it before you are in the position with no hear/air and no selection as to what model they have in stock. No gurantees on delivery dates if they are not in stock. 

The tax deductiion gives you some $ back depending on what you choose and when. 

I did find that the new models run more efficiently and do save a few $ on your monthly bills. 

No one likes to write these kinds of checks but it's part of being a home owner. The best that can happen is the timing of the replacement.  Good Luck with your decision.

[DrKelli]

Efficiency is the key.  When I replaced my furnace a few years ago--my utility bills decreased a lot!  Like my natural gas bill isn't more than 40 or 50 bucks in the winter.

[kaiwahini]

My husband works in HVAC distributing equipment to contractors.  It is going to be less $$ now than a year from now and the previous poster is correct that a new unit will be much more efficient.  If money is tight, you can ask about financing.  All that being said, we have a 22 year old system and it's running fine, so we are waiting to replace our units.  My husband had to replace a couple parts on one unit, but it's working.

[geezerette]

A few years ago I replaced one that was about half the age of yours for almost twice what you were quoted, and I'd do it again in a heartbeat.  This unit is much more efficient, comfortable, and costs a lot less to run.

The only reasons I could see to not replace now would be if money was a concern or if you are planning on moving in the near future, although even then it's a good selling point.

[Effie54]

Seems like you're going to have to replace it eventually. We replaced ours and never regretted it. It was much more energy efficient. 

[mizree]

@wenfen you will likely be surprised at the monthly utility savings with a new unit.  it is one of those things we cannot do without, especially in extreme temps, so nice to be able to shop and schedule before out of service.