For most homeowners, the AC offers comfort and convenience after a long, tiring day at the office or in class. It’s a blessing when the weather is too hot to handle. HVAC systems are also the kind of soothing warmth you need when it’s freezing outside. The AC is an integral part of many households. 

However, one of the setbacks of owning an AC is the difficult decisions you need to make, especially if you know nothing about HVAC systems. For example, just when summer is right around the corner, your air conditioner decides to stop working. You didn’t expect this to happen, so you do not know what to do. Should you call your HVAC technician, or should you opt for AC replacement? It’s not an easy decision to make. 

In most cases, homeowners who choose to have their AC repaired do so because they do not have enough money to purchase a new unit. At the same time, those who decide to buy a new AC chose to do so because they believe it will be more cost-efficient in the long run. Both sides have a point, but there are actually several factors you need to consider before deciding what to do with your air conditioning system. 

Below is an infographic illustration you can use as a guide to determine which issues can be solved through AC repair and when it is time to buy a new unit to replace your old one.