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Originally Posted by ithos
You make a good point. But if the repair is far less expensive than replacing the entire system then it might be a preferred option. If the 410A componenty is no longer available, then there will only be one choice.
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Right, I agree. The only reason why me and some of my neighbors replaced our systems now is because they are at a age where anything can start failing and for some of our neighbors it already has. The 25C Federal tax credits will most likely not be extended beyond 2025 and for a new Carrier Infinity Greenspeed system for example, you get a $2,000 credit, not deduction, but Credit. Also, Carrier and some HVAC companies are offering instant rebates so, right now you can get a $16-$17K system for $12-$13K net with 10 years of parts AND Labor. This same system, even if the cost remains the same will cost $2,000 more next year because of the loss of the Federal credits. If you figure a basic single stage unit will cost anywhere fr0m $8-$9K, maybe $10K if you have a furnace then you may want to consider the "better" system since you will be able to make-up the couple thousand dollars in energy savings.
So far, my new system is exceptional in keeping the temperature and humidity constant and from what I can tell, it's consuming about half the electric that my old circa 2016 system was consuming. I'm not saying everyone should do what I did but just be aware of the current situation and plan appropriately.