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Should I repair it or replace it?

That’s the biggest – and most important – question you’ll ever ask regarding your heating and cooling systems. And there are so many questions within the question:

  • When is equipment considered too old?
  • Will a newer system get you the energy efficiency you’re looking for to justify the cost?
  • If you repair or upgrade your system, are you just throwing good money at old, out-dated equipment?

We’d be happy to come to your home and personally assess your current situation and make thoughtful, in writing, easy to understand recommendations.

Key Considerations When Deciding Whether to Repair or Replace:
  • Your furnace, air conditioner unit or heat pump is more than 15 years old. Consider replacing it with a unit that has earned the “Energy Star” label. Installed correctly, these high-efficiency units can save up to 50% on heating and cooling costs.
  • Your equipment needs frequent repairs and your energy bills are going up. Your cooling or heating equipment is not cooling or heating as quickly and efficiently as it once did.
  • Uneven temperatures throughout your home. Some rooms being too hot or too cold may indicate a failing system or ductwork issues.
  • Your home lacks a programmable thermostat. This can lead to unnecessary energy waste, especially when no one is home.
  • Humidity problems in your home. Poor equipment operation, inadequate equipment, or leaky ductwork can cause overly dry air in winter and excess humidity in summer.
  • Unusual noises coming from your system. Noisy operation may signal problems like an undersized duct system or other issues with the furnace or air conditioner. New units have much lower sound ratings and highly efficient motors that allow for quieter operation.
Warning Signs of a Serious Issue:
  • Flame rollouts in a gas furnace. If flames extend outside the burner or combustion chamber, this is a fire hazard. It often happens due to soot buildup, corrosion, or a cracked heat exchanger. Flame sensors can shut down the unit to prevent damage, but a professional inspection is crucial for safety.
  • Humming or buzzing noises from your air conditioner. This could indicate issues such as a seized condenser fan motor, loose components, a malfunctioning circuit breaker, a failing contactor relay switch, or a frozen unit. Ignoring these sounds could lead to costly damage or even pose a safety risk.
What to Do Next:

If you notice any of these warning signs, turn off your system and call an HVAC professional immediately. Attempting DIY repairs can be dangerous due to electrical components and refrigerants. At Hartman Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning, we’re here to help ensure your home stays safe and comfortable. Contact us today for an expert evaluation of your heating and cooling system.

Satisfied Clients

Our Number One Goal

Flurish


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"Caleb serviced our system for the annual spring checkup. He was professional, polite and gave us pointers on the system."

— Diane D.
(Google Review)

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"Always a tremendous experience with Hartman Brothers. I have used them for more than 25 years and gotten to know their people more like friends/family than vendors... because that's exactly how they treat their customers! Always a pleasure to deal with and their work is exceptional as a bonus. Would give them 6 Stars if it was an option."

— Scott Sproat
(Google Review)

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"Hartman Brothers installed the HVAC system before we bought this home, and has always maintained it. When it was time to replace it after 32 years, we selected them to install & maintain this system as well."

— Jeff Eley
(Google Review)

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"Love these people! We bought a brand new furnace and ac a year ago. For some crazy reason something happened to the ac Sunday when it was 91 degrees . I had a service guy here Sunday and Monday... Vicky was fabulous through it all and the guys were wonderful. They ended up working after hours and got it all fixed... Thank you from the bottom of my heart and my puppies. We're cool again!!"

— Fonda M Jones-Soards
(Facebook Review)

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"Serviceman on time, friendly, polite, professional. I will recommend Hartman Bros. To anyone who asks if I know good company for heating/ac. Very glad I chose them."

— Patricia Stine
(Google Review)

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"Caleb was very professional in how he handled the service. I like how messages were sent updating the arrival time."

— Lane
(Google Review)

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"They are always fast and efficient. Never had to wait long for service. Today Brian did an outstanding job. Diagnosed the problem immediately and had the furnace up and running."

— Joy Miller-Long
(Google Review)

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"We purchased our home just a few days ago and the heat was not working, and we were in single digit temps in this area. Josh, our tech, came out and checked everything out and discovered it was a programming issue on the digital thermostat. He set it correctly and heat is now working. The level of service of Hartman is phenomenal! Vickie in the office deserves a big thank you as the house was at 45 when I called and she saw to it that we were worked into their busy service request schedule."

— Judith Botts
(Google Review)

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New Haven, IN 46774

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