AC Repair vs. Replacement in Broward County: The 50% Rule
Facing a big repair bill on an older AC? The decision to repair or replace isn't always obvious. Here's a straightforward rule our family team uses to give honest advice to Broward and Miami-Dade homeowners.
The 50% rule
If the cost of the repair is more than 50% of the cost of a new system, replacement usually makes more economic sense — especially if your unit is over 10–12 years old. A major repair on an aging system often just delays the inevitable.
Other factors to weigh
Age: Systems over 10–15 years are nearing the end of their useful life.
Efficiency: Newer systems can dramatically lower your monthly bills.
Refrigerant: Older R-22 systems are expensive to recharge and being phased out.
Repair frequency: If you're calling us every season, it's a sign.
Comfort: Hot spots and uneven cooling point to a struggling system.
Our honest approach
We'll never push you toward an unnecessary replacement. After a thorough diagnosis, we lay out the repair cost, the system's condition, and the replacement option — so you can decide with confidence. Financing is available to make replacement more manageable.
The Martin Family Team
Martin's Family Cooling — licensed & insured HVACR contractor serving Broward & Miami-Dade.