There comes a point when keeping an old system running costs more than replacing it, and finding that point takes honest arithmetic rather than a sales pitch. For most homes in San Francisco, CA, the clues cluster: rising amp draw on a tired compressor, a heat exchanger flagged at inspection, refrigerant that keeps disappearing from an R-22 or early R-410A system, and bills that grow as comfort shrinks. When a major repair lands on equipment past the twelve-to-fifteen-year mark, it is usually a short-term patch on technology that already trails current SEER2 and AFUE standards.
Our two most requested repairs are AC Repair and Furnace Repair. If something has stopped working, start there.
When to Call for HVAC Replacement in San Francisco
Recognizing the warning signs early can save you time and money. Watch for these telltale signs:
- Higher energy bills year after year with no obvious explanation
- Repair bills stacking up faster, each larger than the one before
- Visible rust, soot, or corrosion spreading on the cabinet or coils
- Clanking, buzzing, or roaring every time the system cycles
- Persistent comfort problems that no repair has solved
- Refrigerant leaks that need recharging too often, or an R-22 system
- A failed compressor or cracked heat exchanger, the repairs that tip the decision
- Your equipment is over twelve to fifteen years old and breaking down more often
Act Before It Gets Worse
Left unchecked, even a small fault or temperature swing often signals a system working its way toward a breakdown. At the first hint of a problem, call (415) 234-5360 for a fast inspection.
