March 2026 · 6 min read
Your AC breaks down and the repair quote comes in. Fix what you have or invest in a new system? Here's how to make the right call for your Central Florida home.
If repair costs exceed 50% of a new system's price, replace it. A $2,500 repair on a $5,000 system is borderline — but factor in age too. On a 12+ year old system, that repair is likely just the first of many.
Modern AC systems last 12-15 years in Florida's climate. If yours is 10+ and needs a major repair, replacement almost always makes more financial sense. A new system will be 30-50% more efficient with a full warranty.
If your system uses R-22 Freon, strongly consider replacement. R-22 is phased out and a simple recharge costs $500-800. Newer refrigerants are cheaper and more efficient. Every R-22 recharge is money you won't get back.
A typical Central Florida home spends $200-350/month on cooling. Upgrading from 10 SEER to 16 SEER cuts that by 30-40%. That's $840-1,680/year in savings — $12,000-25,000 over the system's life.
With 0% APR financing for up to 60 months, a new system can cost less per month than you're spending on energy waste and repeated repairs.
Get a repair quote AND a replacement quote before deciding. Soligo Air presents both options with transparent pricing so you can make an informed decision.
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