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Repair or Replace Calculator

Fix it or replace it? Compare your repair quote against the real local cost of a new system.

How this works. Two contractor rules of thumb: the 50% rule (if a repair tops half the cost of a new system and the unit is 10+ years old, replace) and the $5,000 rule (age × repair quote; over 5,000 leans toward replacing). We compare your repair quote against the real city-adjusted replacement cost. A planning estimate — also weigh efficiency gains and reliability.

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