[Paper1]

Our AC unit is going to be 10 years old later this year and warrenty will be ending. My question to forum is are we better off running unit to failure and replace it on emergency basis understanding maximum life is being extended or can you get a much better replacement price replacing it on a pre-empted basis. Thank You

[Topspinmo]

If it’s working OK why replace something that not broke? It will take along time to recover the expenses with propaganda of the energy savings they spew. 10 years not that old especially depending on usage if it was previously winter home.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Paper1

Our AC unit is going to be 10 years old later this year and warrenty will be ending. My question to forum is are we better off running unit to failure and replace it on emergency basis understanding maximum life is being extended or can you get a much better replacement price replacing it on a pre-empted basis. Thank You

You should expect to get at least another 5 years or so from the unit. And, when it fails, it really won't be a costly emergency replacement. In The Villages, there are several reputable HVAC contractors who can replace your entire system within a few days. And, I really don't think you can save very much money, if any, by replacing the system before it fails.

[bagboy]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

You should expect to get at least another 5 years or so from the unit. And, when it fails, it really won't be a costly emergency replacement. In The Villages, there are several reputable HVAC contractors who can replace your entire system within a few days. And, I really don't think you can save very much money, if any, by replacing the system before it fails.

I agree. Ours in going on 10 years old and I have no plans to replace it until I need to.

[Paper1]

Thank you for replies, I'll go with your recommendations.

[kaydee]

We just replaced our 20 yr old unit

[Kerry Azz]

Originally Posted by Paper1

Our AC unit is going to be 10 years old later this year and warrenty will be ending. My question to forum is are we better off running unit to failure and replace it on emergency basis understanding maximum life is being extended or can you get a much better replacement price replacing it on a pre-empted basis. Thank You

I replaced my 25 year old system last year, it worked flawlessly it had no issues. But that it was 25 years old. Had Holiday heating and a/c do the work and they did it in a day.if it was 10 years old I never would’ve done it.

[JGVillages]

When you do replace or need service use Chuck Farrell Heating & AC. Replaced mine after 14 years and of 4 quotes he saved me $1200. Just had a Freon line leak under the house so my line had to re-run through the attic. Three quotes $1800, $1200, and Farrell at $750.

[Bonnevie]

while I agree to not replace it until you need to, after living in Florida for over 30 years, it does seem like they fail just after business hours on a holiday weekend--anecdotally speaking.

in my last Florida house I had an AC unit built by Chrysler! It was called a Chrysler Air Temp and had lasted about 30 years. I only replaced it when a fan belt or something broke and couldn't get the part needed.