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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.

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"Ked was excellent, friendly from the start and extremely helpful. Because of how thorough he was, he fixed the problem but also discovered another potential problem and promptly fixed it as well."

— Casey Holt
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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 S.
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"Caleb was the technician who came to check out our furnace. He immediately figured out the problem. I highly recommend him"

— Han H.
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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.
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"Our Sunday started with the air-conditioner not cooling our home. Monday same thing but not sure if it just couldnt keep up with the high temps. Tuesday decided to call Hartmans heating & Air Conditioning Very. Busy but said they would send a tec out on Thursday. Tec came we talked and he went to work to find the problem, We need a new start up switch , it was installed and after all his checking he gave us a smile and said we are back with the air conditioning working,, We have been with Hartmans for many years and are always so grateful, thankful for their help. Give them a calll."

— Randy L.
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"Caleb was very courteous and thorough on his routine check-up of our heating system. Thank you."

— Ron N.
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"As always, Hartman Bros does service RIGHT! They are prompt, courteous, professional, clean and fairly priced for all services we've ever had completed. We were introduced to them in 1998 when we first used their services and have been faithfully returning for every Heating and Air need, including the building of 2 new homes. They are stellar performers providing excellence at a time when mediocrity has been touted as the norm in our society. They go well above and beyond in all they do."

— Sheila Skinner
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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
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