Repair or replace your AC: make the decision with facts

We're really just having to gamble and really it's just risk. If you want to repair your system for three grand today, well, we're more than happy to do so. Robert, just know that comes with a host of disclaimers that basically say, "Hey, I don't know what next year looks like for this system. I don't know what two years down the road looks like for this system because when a system starts having major components fail, it is going to continue trending that direction." And again, it's the same thing as your car. When a car has major issues start failing, major components start failing, guess what? It's probably time to start looking a different direction. [Music]

What happens if you wait to repair or replace your AC in July versus doing it now as we go through the HVAC season in Oklahoma, the demand and the price follow the same bell curve a lot of times, right? So, in you know, spring, winter, you know, whenever it's useless weather outside for your local HVAC guy, we're all just gluttons for punishment really. We just need hot, miserable weather in order for us to make money. The cost is going to be associated with that as well because we need to make sure our team has work to do. So, the cost is going to be a little bit less. We have more flexibility in our margin. We have more flexibility in our time, which means that we are able to then come down on price. But, if you wait until, you know, May, June, July, August, and sometimes even September in Oklahoma, well, then the cost is going to be reflective of that demand because as calls come in, we only have so much viable labor capacity, only so many good technicians and good installers, and only so many hours in a day to complete this job. Right now is the perfect time if you're talking about a major AC repair or a major AC replacement. Now is the perfect time to make it happen.

We have the salesperson, which is really a technician, with a clipboard problem. And here's the reality. You've heard them, you've seen them on Reddit, you've seen the in-your-corner stories on news, which is a technician shows up to a house, and all they bring to the front door is a clipboard. There's no evidence that they are who they say they are, other than the brand on their shirt and maybe a name tag. And they spend 5 minutes looking at your system, they walk around, and what you thought was going to be a general service call ends up being 5 minutes of explore the home, and then a new system price handed in your lap, and you're really kind of left confused as to why this person came out here. What the heck makes them a technician? And why they didn't actually go through and look to repair your system, rather than just handing you a sheet of paper that says, "Sign here. Press hard. Three copies." Wham, bam, thank you, man. Here's a new system. It's an epidemic, it's an endemic, and it's a problem in the industry with other companies who don't do the diagnostic process right. And frankly, it's a disgrace, and it's a scourge on our industry, and it gives our team a bad name when it comes to being in the professional home services field.

Hey y'all, it's Stephen with Yarbor on Suns. And uh you know, one of the common questions about HVAC is when does it make more sense to replace your system versus repairing it? So, let's talk about that for a minute. So, the average life of system in Oklahoma is around 12 to 15 years. If your system's getting to that age and you have a major repair, [music] you might consider go ahead and uh getting the cost on replacing it versus repairing it. Now, you're thinking, well, what do you consider a major repair? So, in my mind, a major repair is anything that is, you know, in that 15 to 20% range of [music] the cost of a new system. If you have a catastrophic failure, you know, a heat exchanger on your furnace, a leak in your evaporator coil or your condenser cool, a failed compressor, those are all pretty major repairs. In that case, you might look at getting a new system [music] if your system's not under warranty. So, repair or replace, ultimately, it's up to you to decide how much more lipstick you want to put on a pig. If you're in the Oklahoma City metro area and you're looking for [music] any HVAC service, let us know. Uh if you're want to get a quote on a new HVAC system, definitely let us know and we'll get somebody to to get you a quote on that. Or you can go online at yberinssons.com and [music] get an instant estimate. Love y'all. God bless. [singing] [music]

I know I need to replace my system. It's working now. When should I do it? >> If you're seeing this video and it's in the spring, right now is the great time to do it. If you're viewing this in the fall, that would also be a fantastic time to replace your system. So, if you have to replace your HVAC system in 2026, consider replacing that system in the shoulder season. When it's a little bit slower outside, it's not and it's not too hot or not too cold for the installers to be at work inside your house, up in the attic space. And so, it helps take care of our installs during the shoulder season, which allows for us to take care of more customers in the summer time. I'm your >> [singing] >> rose. >> [music]

okay so the coil and the condenser outside looks like they're from 2004 so they're 20 years old um so that's up there for the AC system air conditioners are a lot like dogs in that way you know for every year it's like seven air conditioning years we've been in the Home Comfort game since ' 88 no casc share this with a friend who's in need of some serious Home Service help

An air conditioner and a water heater are not sexy. They're not granite countertops. They're not a newly renovated shower. You know, it's not something that you're going to go, you know, stand by and show your your neighbors whenever they come by to drop off the lemon bars to welcome in summer. But, whenever your system hits that 12- to 18-year mark, somewhere in that window, you should really start thinking about replacing your system because you're not going to live on grace forever, right? You're not going to be able to get by forever without replacing a system. Now, the good news is for homeowners, most people only ever buy two and a half air conditioners in their life.

so once stuff starts to go out you know if you end up having to have a major repair you end up spending more money on repairs whenever you could have had the option to begin with but some people they want to just do away with it all and get something fresh and brand new so it's really just about giving the customer options and seeing what they want to do and how they feel about it so I replaced the igniter and it got fired right up everything's working great now

when a customer is on a tight budget and don't want to replace the system always offer a what I call a full system makeover um to get them going for now so this is what the unit looks like I'm going to go ahead and change that contactor change the capacitor I'm going add a hard star kit for the compressor and I am going going to replace the condenser fan motor then I'm going to go inside and I'm going replace I don't know if y'all can see it's pretty dark I'm going to replace the blower motor capacitor and I'm going to clean the blower wheel that's almost full system makeover and um yeah so let's see how it goes

You've had one or two repairs within the last 12 months. It's pretty indicative of the system has been running hard its entire life and repairs haven't been taken care of or the system hasn't been necessarily maintained super well. And now you're starting to see the compounding effect of components starting to wear out around the same time. Hey guys, hope you enjoyed that video. If you're interested in an instant estimate for either HVAC or plumbing upgrades, click the link below. We have all of our pricing available on our website. Yarrow's. [singing] >> [music]

the last thing you want to do is replace a fan motor then the next year find out you got a crack in the heat exchanger it makes sense if you're spending thousands of dollars on repairs to look at more of a complete replacement and then not have to worry about you do a $1,000 repairs on your heat exchanger then the next year your compressor goes out and you're talking two three $4,000 depending on the unit that's a pricey pricey bill to pay to take a chance to do it that's where you want to have everything always looked at whenever they do that and see if there's potential for other problems cuz the last thing you want to do is replace a fan motor then the next year find out you got a crack in the heat exchanger and there's always telltale signs on that kind of stuff we've been in the Home Comfort game since 88 here in OKC share this with a friend who's in need of some serious Home Comfort help

Hey y'all, it's Stephen here. I'm the service manager. So, I'm the one who signs off when a repair turns into a replacement conversation. I want to tell you about the three situations where I flat out will not let that conversation happen, even if you're ready to sign. One, your system's under 8 years old with an easily fixable fault, a capacitor, a motor, a contactor. I see these tickets every single day, and that system's got good years left. Replacing your equipment would be like lighting your money on fire. We fix it and we go home. Number two, your real problem is an airflow problem wearing the disguise of an equipment issue. And my techs get called out for the AC's not keeping up all the time. And half the time, the equipment's innocent. The ducts are leaking or choked, and a shiny new system on bad ducts, that's going to disappoint you exactly like the old one did. So, we fix the actual problem, and it's usually a fraction of the cost. And number three, the repair is small and the system is healthy. If $500 could buy you three more good years, I'll tell you that. Hand you the honest timeline, and you can plan the replacement on your schedule, not in a panic during a heat wave, which I promise you is when everybody else does it. So, why am I telling you this? Cuz you've probably met the other kind of tech, the one who turns every service call into a sales pitch. That's not how you last 40 years in Oklahoma. Replacement conversation happens when the math says so, not before. And when it does, you'll already know we weren't just selling you something. Love y'all. God bless.

Here's how I actually think about repair versus replace. My general rule of thumb, if the repair costs more than half of what a new system would cost and the unit's over 10 years old, the math usually doesn't favor the repair. But, it's not just math, it's context. If your system is 8 years old and the capacitor goes out, we replace the capacitor and you move on. That's not a crisis. That's maintenance. But, if your compressor fails on a 14-year-old R-22 system, that's a different conversation because R-22 refrigerant equipment isn't made anymore. And you'd be putting serious money into a system that's already at the end of its life. Sometimes, the honest answer is that your system's fine. It just needs a cleaning and a capacitor and we'd rather sell you that than sell you something that you don't need because if we're straight with you, you're going to call us again. >> Your pros. >> [singing] [music]

Call call someone in the summertime and then technician comes out without without doing a full diagnostic and without really figuring out if a system replacement makes sense, they just immediately say hey, they see the age and they're like hey, you need to get this system replaced without figuring out if that's the right solution for you cuz at the end of the day it may be the fix may be simple. That would be a red flag. At the end of the day here at Yarros what we do is, you know, even on the systems that are 12 years old or older, we still do a full diagnostic on that system to see if it does make sense cuz at the end of the day it's going to make sense to keep or it's going to make sense to replace. And if it's a simple repair and it, you know, at the end of the day and the system's working well for you and you're really happy with it, system replacement may not make sense to you. >> Yarros [singing] [music]

Do I fix it or do I replace it? Here's the rule we use. If the repair costs less than $1,200 and your system is under 12 years old, repair usually wins. You're happy with it. It's keeping you comfortable. Your utility bills are reasonable. Fix it. Move on. But if that repair costs $1,200 or the system is 12 years or older, you're putting expensive parts into equipment that's on its way out. Two numbers, $1,200, 12 years. That's how we make the call. And we'll show you the math before you decide anything. Have a fantastic day. dressing.

If you wait until July, you lose 100% of your negotiating power because you are now at the will of Mother Nature itself. No longer is it in the hands of you and your HVAC contractor. Whenever it comes to summer time, it is going to be hot, humid, and it is always going to be the most inconvenient time for your system to break down. And whenever it's the most inconvenient time for your system to break down, you are also going to be the most desperate to have it fixed. So, you lose 100% of your negotiating power by waiting until peak season. If you can plan ahead, plan accordingly, and decide to buy in the shoulder season, specifically right now in the spring time, you're going to mitigate some unnecessary costs and convenience fees that go along with it at other shops. Again, most of the time, all of our prices here at Your Friend's Sons are fixed.

Let's cut to the chase. You want to know how much it costs to repair your AC this summer, and I've got the numbers for you. Most AC repairs land between $150 and $600. That's the range for like the stuff that typically goes wrong, so the most common repairs. The single most common failure in July is actually a capacitor. It's a little part about the size of a soda can, kind of looks like a soda can, and it's about 200 to $400 installed, and that's it. A lot of the times though, you need to hear this. Sometimes when people tell you you need a whole new system, a lot of times it's just a bad capacitor and a burnt contactor. Good techs check the cheap stuff first. So, next, low on refrigerant. A leak search typically is between a few hundred and up to 1,500, really depending on one, how long it takes to identify the leak, and how much refrigerant it actually takes. A true compressor replacement is a really big one, roughly a couple thousand dollars is where we see that. We're seeing between 25 and 4,500 dollars, just depending on what type of compressor, again, refrigerant, things like that. And here's my rule of thumb. If anybody quotes you a big number before they've shown you what they found, that's your sign to get a second opinion, run far, run fast. We put the price in front of you before any one of our techs does anything. You're in the driver seat. We will do as little or as much as you want us to do. We are just waiters at a restaurant. We want to give you all of the options before you make a decision and educate you on what happened, what went wrong, and how we can rectify the situation. If you're curious what our costs are, you can either click the link down below or scan the QR code, and you can get an instant estimate to repair or replace your HVAC system in just a couple minutes. Here we go.

That's the key. Who you choose matters so much when it comes to repairing your home's most expensive appliances. So, you have to make sure that the person that you're choosing to come into your house has the credibility to make the call for you and make the call with you that says, "Hey, should we repair? Should we replace?" The $5,000 rule is a great starting point. Age of system times the repair cost, if it's greater than 5,000, maybe consider replacing. If it's less than five, you're probably safe to repair. But again, I don't love that. We don't love that here at Yarbro & Sons. >> [music] >> We prefer the 12 and 12, which is $1,200 at 12 years old. And that's where that conversation begins because your equipment should be under warranty. Your contractor should have registered that piece of equipment for you. Whenever you buy a system from Yarbro & Sons, you get your equipment registered for you because our team here at the shop does that on your behalf. So, whenever they register it, you get that 10-year peace of mind on all your parts, materials, and your compressor. >> Yarbro & >> [singing] [music]

Let's say it did break down in July. Let's say it did fail the most inconvenient time and we're now looking at a repair bill that, oh my gosh, what are we doing? Why does it cost this much? Sometimes, the part is a original manufacturer piece of equipment, so it's an OEM part, meaning we have to order it from that manufacturer and sometimes it is more than a day or two out. And so now we're talking about how do we make sure that somebody's comfortable in their house? Sometimes we run out of window units. Those get taken up pretty quickly. And so you're left with do I go stay with friends? Do I go stay with, you know, some family? Do I have to go get a hotel? And if you have to go get a hotel, and okay, see you're talking, you know, on a slow night, like 150 bucks a night. On, you know, if OKC Thunder make it to the the finals again in June, we're talking like probably three to $500. Go Thunder. The hotel math is a real factor to consider whenever you're talking about should we repair this preemptively or should we just wait until it fails?

What is an expensive repair look like? What components could possibly cause a system to cost so much to repair? The heart of your system, your compressor. Those repair costs can range, gosh, anywhere from I've seen repair costs on anywhere from say $2,000 all the way up to $5,000 depending on the tonnage, the make, so who made it, and then what refrigerant is being used in that system. And so, your compressor, if you've got a a huge repair, which is the compressor, it can cause that repair price to go up pretty quickly. And often times when you replace the compressor, the compressors failed because of some reason. And so, if the compressor fails, it's often always indicative of other problems. And so, if you replace the compressor and you spend a lot of money on that repair, just be prepared that you're at high risk for other components having problems, too.

You have a replacement/repair decision for your HVAC system or your plumbing for your home. And you need to know, do I need to replace or do I need to repair? If your system is less than 10 years old, I honestly don't think we should be having a conversation to replace it at all. Why 10 years? Because 10 years is the standard manufacturer warranty for their parts and materials on that piece of equipment. So, as long as we can get the manufacturer to pay for a large portion of that repair, then you're better off repairing it if it's less than 10 years old. So, if your compressor has died or if your, you know, coil has died or whatever it is, that should be covered under warranty. Whenever you buy a system from Yarborough & Sons, you get your equipment registered for you because our team here at the shop does that on your behalf. So, whenever they register it, you get that 10-year peace of mind on all your parts, materials, and your compressor. >> Yarboroughs >> [singing] [music]

Don't buy the upgrade. It solves someone else's problem or a solution that sounds like a fix-all because homes are built different. Your comfort needs are different. They're different from your neighbors. They're different from your friends, your family, whomever. Make sure that the problem you're trying to solve is solving your specific problem. And so, what you want to do is you want to do a full kind of diagnostic on your house and take stock of your complaints that you have on the system and whenever you're talking to an HVAC team, ask for full diagnostic and not just a product recommendation. You want to have a solution that fits your needs and your wants and you want to make sure that it's catered to your comfort cuz at the end of the day, your comfort is specific to you.

so major repairs on a system can vary typically we see them start around 10 to 15 years sometimes we can see major repairs before that and sometimes after and a lot of that comes down to two different factors one being how well it was installed and the other one how well it was maintained whenever you're thinking about installing a system definitely go with a reputable company and make sure you get a great install another factor is going to be that maintenance and make sure it's just looked at at least once a year so that we make sure everything's in manufactur Spec definitely with those two factors it's going to dramatically extend the life of your unit

replacing the HVAC system in your home is something that most people don't think about until the system suffers a catastrophic failure so the typical life expectancy of an HVAC system in Oklahoma is anywhere between 12 and 15 years and depending on the manufacturer the parts warranties will range from 2 to 10 years this means that when using the higher of both of these values when the manufacturer Parts warranty runs out your HVAC system is at 2third of its average life expectancy

Waiting until your system fails. If you're waiting to change your tires until they're completely bald, I have bad news for you. You need to plan better in life. Waiting to change your system out until it fails and has a critical failure is the worst thing that you can do because being preemptive in your decision-m process gives you room, gives you time to make that decision and actually find who's the best company for me, what piece of equipment do I actually want, and what company do I actually want doing this? Be preemptive about it. If you know your system is hitting that 12, 13, 14 year mark, it's time to start thinking about it. It's going to fail on the most inconvenient day when you don't have the time to deal with it, and you're going to be left to choose a company who maybe you don't like, know, and trust.

Every summer time, people are looking at whether it makes more sense to repair or whether it makes more sense to replace. And that decision is not often as easy as it sounds. And you may look up online and you may see the $5,000 rule. And that's a fine rule. If you don't know what the $5,000 rule is, is you take your age of the system and you times it by the cost of repair. And if that cost exceeds $5,000, then it may make more sense to you to replace that system. We, however, like to use the 12 and 12 rule, which is is a system 12 years old or is that repair $1,200? And so, we use those two metrics and that really helps us make a better decision for that homeowner because at the end of the day, $1,200 is a lot of money to be spending towards an older system. So, that's the first one that I would tackle is, "Hey, you know, you can use the $5,000 rule, but the Arbro way is we like to do the 12 and 12."

Does the $5,000 rule even make sense in this economy? The $5,000 rule explained, meaning if we have a repair ticket sitting in our lap, multiply that by how old the system is. Greater than 5,000, maybe consider replacing. Less than 5,000, maybe consider repairing. Why I don't love this rule. Here's the reality. Cost of equipment has gone [music] up. Cost of repairs have gone up. And so that $5,000 can be quickly achieved if a fan motor goes out or if a compressor goes out or if a coil goes out. And if your system is less than 10 years old, I honestly don't think we should be having a conversation to replace it at all. So, as long as we can get the manufacturer to pay for a large portion of that repair, then you're better off repairing it if it's less than 10 years old. nose. [music]

today we're going to a house in Edmund to look at an HVAC system our technician was over there earlier today and found a restriction in the coil and their unit was froze up so we are going to give them a quote on replacing that system whenever someone's looking at this and they're going well I just have a restriction in my coil do I really need to replace the whole system but in this instance in particular the unit was from 2008 and so all the warranties had already expired and the customer specifically requested a quote to replace to go with a more efficient system so that they can save money on their utility bills we always going to give people that option we've been serving OKC since 1988 so share this with a friend who needs help with Home Services

If you're looking at replacing this, the cost of it we're going to actually have to quote out because obviously all these coils are going to be different prices. But if you were going to look at a ballpark, you're going to be looking at about $3,000 to change out that coil. If you're looking at replacing this for around 3,000 4,000 dollars, you're really looking at saving a lot of money by just replacing the whole thing. And when I say that, I'm saying that in the long run, you could be replacing a compressor, you could be replacing other parts. If you get a brand new system, you're going to be replacing all those parts at once instead of at a later date. Your world

to go ahead if you're on the fence. If you think you need a new system, to go ahead and replace the full system and not just the AC portion because we can get updated warranties on all pieces of equipment. That way we're not starting at zero on two of them and have an expired warranty on the other and then whenever we have something fail inside the furnace and it's not on a warranty, we don't have to have a conversation of hey, this isn't covered because X, Y, and Z. It saves you money. It saves us heartache. We want to make sure that you make the best decision for your home. Your home. >> [music and singing]

Hey y'all, this is Stephen with Yarbro & Sons. You know, I'm noticing a whole lot of customers opt into repairs over replacements right now. Even when a replacement might make more sense long-term for their home. But here's why I think that is. Money is tight. And honestly, I get it. You know, I'm a service manager. I'm not here to upsell you on something that you're not ready for. My job is to get your home comfortable again. So if a repair is what works for your budget right now, that's what we're going to do. We're going to be upfront with you about what we find. We're going to give you the full picture so you can make the best decision for your family. Whether you choose to repair or replace, we'll get you taken care of. No pressure, no judgement. We've been doing this in Oklahoma for nearly 40 years. And the reason families keep calling us back isn't because we sold them something. It's because we showed up. We were honest, and we took care of them. Whatever you need, repair or replace, we'll meet you where you're at. That's the Yarbro way. This Stephen with Yarbro & Sons. This has been your service manager minute. Love y'all. God bless. >> Yarbro's. [singing] >> [music]

when you spend so much money on Parts there's other things that are going to go wrong we're looking at upwards of uh $1,500 probably for all the repairs that needs to be done on this looking at putting that into a furnace and then you got a unit outside that potentially has problems it would be smarter to put that money towards a new unit to where you're saving money in the long run

It's only 10 years old. It should be fine. Maybe. But in Oklahoma, 10 years of 100° summers ages a system differently than somewhere milder. We see capacitors failing at 7 years, compressors struggling at 12. Age is one number, condition, that's another. >> Your home. >> [singing] [music]

And I want to help make sure that you make the most informed decision that you possibly can when it comes to your home comfort because no one wants to sit there and look at a $3,000 repair bill or a $165,000 replacement bill. But when it comes to making this decision, a decision that you'll probably only make twice in your life, we have to make sure you have all the clarity that you need to make the best decision for your home comfort possible. And ultimately, whatever you choose, we want to be the home comfort team to take care of it. [Music]

When it comes to replacing your home's most expensive appliance, the reality is we would actually recommend if the furnace or the air handler is the same age as the condenser, we would say, "Hey, let's go ahead pump the brakes just a little bit and replace the furnace at that same time." And I know what you're thinking, you're going to be like, "Tucker, this is the gotcha moment. You're going to tell me that I need to spend more money just because you want to do it." And sure, obviously, we want a bigger ticket average just like anybody does. But ultimately, if the furnace is the same age as the condenser and the same age as the coil, here's what's going to happen. We're going to replace the condenser. We're going to replace the coil. And then guess what? Next winter or whenever it comes time to turn on your furnace because that furnace is also old enough to vote, which means it's probably time to replace it, it's going to fail. And when it fails, you're going to be mad at me. You're going to be mad at Yarboroughs. You're going to be mad at the company you chose who didn't tell you, "Hey, listen, the furnace might fail because it's the same age." Yarboroughs. >> [music]

ultimately came away 47y old indor had an inspection sticker from 1978 where it was approved there's your initial approval sticker from the inspection in 1978 got a 2001 outdoor unit it's actually 24 years old had the condenser fan motor replac at some point that's an aftermarket motor you've got a lot of deteriorating wires right there overall a lot a lot of stuff going on within that outdoor unit we're going to ultimately get them pricing for equipment replacement while we're here just so they have that in their back pocket to compare along with the repair prices and then we'll ultimately let him know

it's out of warranty with the repairs that are needed to to get this thing up and running again efficiently it doesn't make sense to spend that money on this 10-year-old system and so it makes more sense to really consider doing system replacement I think often times you'll find that the cheapest option is not always the best option uh cuz you're going to be paying for it later we try to be as thorough as we can to catch everything up front so that way that system is designed to work for years to come um we're always happy to answer questions always happy to uh help in any way that we can we'd love to to help you guys figure out um you know what's needed for your home uh if you're located in the Oklahoma City metro area um we'd love to be able to answer any questions you have and and provide you the options so that way the balls in your court we've been in business for over 35 years give us a call for interview heating cooling or plumbing needs

Compressor failure. This is the big one. This is the real big one. No one likes to hear this one, all right? But, let's talk about it. Okay, so this one ranges around $1,500 to $3,000 plus. So, simply put, the compressor is the heart of your system and the most expensive single component, right? So, when it fails, the system runs, everything else works, but there's no refrigerant pumping through the loop, no cooling at all. On any system that's 12 years or older, the math completely changes, okay? So, we're paying $2,000 to repair compressor on maybe, let's just say like a 14-year-old unit that'll need replacement in 2 to 3 years anyway is often a losing proposition, okay? So, this is the point where the honest conversation shifts from repair cost to what's the age of the system? What's the efficiency rating? What does replacement actually cost versus continued repairs? I'm not here to push replacement, guys. I'm here to make sure you have the right numbers to make the right decision for you, your family, and your home.

A lot of contractors will try to sell equipment based on how much you're going to save on your utility bill, and I don't love that. You should never buy an air conditioner because it's going to save you money on your utility bill, right? You shouldn't ever do that. You should buy an air conditioner that fits your budget, and then if it saves you money on your utility bill, well then great. That's an outstanding byproduct of the situation. It's all like, "Hey, I'm going to buy this car because it saves me on gas." Like, "Okay, but did you need a new car?" You know, it's kind of one of those situations. And ultimately though, if we're talking about, "Hey, we've crossed the bridge. We need a new system, and here's why we need it." Do the napkin math. You don't have to go for a variable capacity system to save money on your utility bill. A base entry system is going to be more efficient than one that was installed 10 to 15 years ago.

Let's just Let's just Let's just worry about that next year. Let's just worry about that the next visit. Let's just not repair this item now and and we'll just we'll just do that on the next one. Don't wait to take care of those items especially during the spring time and the fall time cuz whenever you wait, you're like, "Ah, I'll do this I'll do that on the next visit." What happens is it's a 100° and every one of your friends that use us also waited until it's 110° to fix that specific item and then we can't get to you at a at a convenient time. And so, go ahead and take care of those repairs in the spring and the fall. So, if one of our technician comes out, provides some you know, so hey, here's some here's some items that are higher risk of failing, go ahead and proceed with those because at the end of the day they're going to be needed to they're going to be needed to be replaced at some point. And then two, it keeps you from having to call us at the in the middle of the summer time whenever you need it the most. And so, don't wait and call until a catastrophic failure to make that decision. Yours. >> [singing] [music]

once you get up to a certain deal where you're replacing like a heat exchanger if it's out of warranty I mean the amount of money that you're going to have to spend just on the labor of changing that out it'd be almost better to put your money into something new there's all kinds of options and everybody's different everybody has their own price range a new system is always great to be able to put in and not have that have that worry and to have that warranty but sometimes that's not in somebody's budget that year it's kind of like a car sometimes you know your car is breaking down and it'd be nice just to go get a new car to whereas maybe that's not in the budget that year maybe $2,000 to repair something on your car sounds a lot better than spending $20,000 we've been serving OKC since 1988 so share this with a friend who needs help with Home Services

if I walked up on a unit with this much water damage I I don't think we'd be looking at a many repairs cuz you it the the list would never end you'd fix a couple things move on and just I feel like you'd continually find more and more that was wrong with this uh recently in a video I said there's not too many things in this trade that you can uh do a visual inspection on and call it good enough you can't just rely on visual inspection for really most anything in this trade but this one with this type of damage I think I would uh pretty quickly tell the homeowner that we need to look at replacement because this is a situation where we'd end up replacing two or three parts come back find more wrong that's a that's a rough one

Should you repair? Should you replace? You have a replacement / repair decision for your HVAC system or your plumbing for your home. So, if that system is 12 years old and you have a $1,200 repair sitting in your lap because of how lean we can get on financing and what we can make those monthly payments down to, >> [music] >> you're really probably better off both for the comfort of your home and for the investment of your home replacing your system versus repairing it. >> Your home. >> [music]

The $5,000 rule explained, meaning if we have a repair ticket sitting in our lap, multiply that by how old the system is. Greater than 5,000, maybe consider replacing. Less than 5,000, maybe consider repairing. But here at Yarun Suns, we live and die by the 12 and 12. 12 years old, $1,200. That's where that conversation should begin. But maybe you're in the spot that you need to replace your piece of equipment. Maybe you need to uh go ahead and push that direction. [music] Well, you can scan this QR code or click the link down in the description and you can see not only what it would cost to replace your home's most expensive appliance, your HVAC system and your water heater, but you can also see what it would cost to repair those with our best guess, you know, through a clickable form. Takes you less than 3 or 4 minutes. All we ask for is your name, your phone number, your address, and then boom, you're off and running. Fill out a [music] little bit of information about your home and the problems you're experiencing, and you can see an upfront price, no questions asked, no strings attached. [singing] >> [music]

And my system's only 8 years old and I do have a repair that needs to be done, but overall I'm pretty happy with it. Then repair is the right decision. If the system is doing what you want as far as comfort is concerned, your utilities are where you want them to be, they're reasonable, and you can afford them, and the repair costs is not exceeding that $1,200, then repair makes perfect sense. That's the route that I would go. So, when replacement is the right call is whenever your repair cost exceeds $1,200 or the system is 12 years or older. Those are the two metrics that we use. Replacement is going to make more sense often times than doing the repair on that system.