A heat pump installation is an investment in heating and cooling your Ladue, MO, home. When it starts aging and acting up, you may struggle with knowing when to fix your heat pump or replace it. This guide will help you determine if you need a new heat pump installation.
Age of the Heat Pump
Modern heat pumps should last 15 to 20 years with regular maintenance. Older models may only last 10 to 15 years before experiencing problems and needing replacement. Once your system is about 12 years old, start keeping an eye out for signs that it’s about to fail.
Climbing Heating and Cooling Costs
Monitor your heating and cooling costs, especially compared to the same month from the previous year. Issues with your heat pump, especially problems with the compressor, may cause an unexplained spike. The climb alone indicates a problem, and when combined with other issues, it may signal that it’s time to replace your heat pump.
Escalating Heat Pump Repair Costs
There are two ways to figure out whether it’s more cost-effective to replace your heat pump rather than repair it. The first is if a single repair costs more than half of the price of a new system.
The second way to determine if you should repair or replace your heat pump is to multiply its age by how much you have spent on repair costs over the past two years. If the amount is more than the cost of a new heat pump installation, it’s time to replace it.
Ineffective Heating and Cooling
Consider how well your heat pump heats or cools your home. If it feels like it’s never quite comfortable or it heats or cools your home unevenly, there’s a problem. Combined with the repair cost equations, it may signal the need for a new heat pump installation.
Delaying a new heat pump installation can leave you with elevated energy bills and having to pay more for your new system. Call Fresh Air Heating & Cooling to schedule a heat pump installation consultation with one of our knowledgeable service technicians.
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