Until Your AC Unit Reaches 15 Years, Repair Costs Climb Against Replacement Benchmarks
Whether replacing an old AC unit is worth it depends on quantified repair and replacement cost benchmarks specific to your system's age and capacity. National data shows that repair costs climb predictably as units age, and comparing your unit's per-ton cooling cost against replacement benchmarks reveals the financial tipping point—typically around 50% of replacement cost in a single season, or when your system exceeds 15 years of service. What cost benchmarks determ