Choosing Between Heat Pump Repair and Replacement

Each time your heat pump malfunctions, you’ll face a choice about whether to repair or replace it. Knowing the circumstances that warrant the decision you make may mean the difference between a cool and breezy summer in Springfield, IL, and a miserable one. Here are a few tips to help you choose between heat pump repair or replacement:

Frequency of Malfunctions

How often does your heat pump malfunction? If this only rarely happens — say, once every few years — you probably have nothing to worry about and can expect your system to serve you well for some time. Alternatively, if you find your heat pump needs a repair service technician to respond to some major mishap once every few weeks or months, you shouldn’t continue holding on to that system.

Total Cost of Keeping It Around

Consider the heat pump’s repair cost holistically. The more frequently it breaks down, the higher this cost will be.

Also, consider the cost of your utility bills. If they have been climbing, especially recently, this is a sign that your heat pump’s efficiency is falling, which indicates that the system’s parts are probably deteriorating. If tuneups can’t bring your bills back down, this is all the more reason to consider a heat pump replacement.

Compare all heat pump repair costs to the cost of installing a new system to enjoy greater efficiency. If the math works out, a heat pump replacement may be your best choice.

Age of the Heat Pump

The issues we discussed above will grow and reach a culmination point once your heat pump ages beyond a certain point. The older a heat pump, the more likely breakdowns will occur and its efficiency will be less. Air-source heat pumps have effective service lives of about 15 years, and geothermal heat pumps typically last for 20-25 years.

As long as you pay attention, you can make the right call between heat pump repair and replacement. Call Yard Heating & Cooling to schedule AC services for your Springfield, IL, home.

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