A senior tech, a 2-hour arrival window, and a written quote before any work starts.
A senior tech, a 2-hour arrival window, and a written quote before any work starts.
A simple, honest framework for whether to fix your current AC or replace it — with no sales pressure baked in.
Repair if the fix is under 50% of replacement cost and the system is under 10 years old. Replace if it's 12+ years old, uses discontinued R-22 refrigerant, or needs a compressor. Between those, run the numbers — a good contractor shows you both.
The quickest gut check: multiply the age of your AC by the repair cost. If the result is over about $5,000, replacement is usually the smarter money. A 5-year-old Park Village system with a $300 capacitor? Easy repair. A 14-year-old Preston system needing a $2,500 compressor? Almost always replace.
R-22 phase-out: Some older MacGregor Downs and Cary Park homes still run systems on discontinued R-22 refrigerant, which is expensive to service — a strong nudge toward replacement. Home values: With Cary homes averaging around $580,000, right-sizing a quality replacement protects both comfort and resale value. Efficiency: Cary's long, humid cooling season means a high-SEER system pays back faster here, and Duke Energy rebates can offset part of the cost.
If your system is under 10 years old, still on R-410A refrigerant, and the failure is a common part, repair almost always wins. Don't let anyone talk you into a new system over a $300 fix — we'll tell you in writing when a repair is all you need.
Written quote before any work, 2-hour response across Cary, flat pricing. No upsell pressure.
A senior tech, a 2-hour arrival window, and a written quote before any work starts.
or call (919) 335-9030
One offer per visit. Not combinable with other discounts. Repairs only.
