Commercial Air Conditioning Replacement in Athens, GA

We Can Provide Honest Advice on Whether to Repair or Replace Your Commercial AC System

One of the most difficult decisions a facility manager or business owner faces is determining when HVAC equipment has truly reached the end of its service life. We view our relationship with you as a long-term partnership, which means we never recommend a replacement if a cost-effective repair can reliably extend the life of your current system. Our technicians can analyze the specific condition of your equipment to help you make a choice that makes the most sense for your bottom line.

Here are some of the key factors we evaluate when helping you decide between a repair and a replacement:

• The 50% rule. A general industry standard we often apply is comparing the cost of the necessary repair against the value of the equipment. If the cost to fix the current issue approaches or exceeds 50% of the cost of a new system, investing that money into modern equipment usually yields a better return on investment.
• System age. Commercial cooling systems typically have a lifespan of 15 to 20 years, depending on maintenance history and usage intensity. If your equipment is nearing or has surpassed this age range, major component failures often signal a domino effect of future breakdowns, making replacement a safer bet than sinking money into an aging asset.
• Frequency of repairs. We can look at your service history over the last 12 to 24 months. If your system requires frequent service calls or has become a “money pit” where you are constantly replacing parts, the cumulative cost of these minor repairs often outweighs the expense of a new, more reliable unit.
• Refrigerant type: Many older commercial systems utilize R-22 refrigerant, which has been phased out and is now essentially obsolete. Because R-22 is becoming increasingly scarce and expensive, repairing a leak or compressor in an R-22 unit is rarely financially wise compared to upgrading to a system that uses modern, eco-friendly refrigerants.
• Energy efficiency and operating costs. Cooling technology has advanced significantly in the last decade. We can analyze your current energy bills alongside the energy efficiency ratings of your existing system. In many cases, the energy savings provided by a high-efficiency replacement can help offset the initial installation cost over time, whereas keeping old, inefficient equipment can cause your utility bills to continue to climb.

When your AC fails and needs to be replaced as soon as possible, we can come to the rescue. Call (706) 809-5941 or contact us online now.