{"id":924,"date":"2019-05-20T11:00:23","date_gmt":"2019-05-20T15:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fulmerheatcool.com\/blog\/?p=924"},"modified":"2025-05-30T15:01:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T19:01:19","slug":"time-to-repair-or-replace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fulmerheatcool.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/time-to-repair-or-replace\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Time to Repair or Replace?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-838 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fulmerheatcool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/iStock-112973947_800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fulmerheatcool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/iStock-112973947_800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.fulmerheatcool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/iStock-112973947_800x533-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fulmerheatcool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/iStock-112973947_800x533-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, it can be hard to tell what the right step to take is when you\u2019re having trouble with your heating system. Just because you\u2019re having trouble with the heater that you have in your home, doesn\u2019t mean that you\u2019re ready to get rid of the whole unit. How can you know when this is necessary? Without professional expertise, it can be hard to tell what the right move is. That\u2019s where we come in. If you\u2019d like assistance determining whether you\u2019d like to repair or replace your heating system this winter, contact our team. When you need <a href=\"\/heating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">heating repair in Columbia, SC<\/a> contact our team for quality service.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Signs You Should Repair Your AC System<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Your Heater is Under 10 Years Old<\/strong>: If your heater is under the age of 10, it\u2019s more than likely that you should repair rather than replace. If your heater is still at this young age, it\u2019s unlikely that you\u2019re suffering from issues related to problems like old age or inefficiency. Instead, you probably just have a routine problem like a faulty or loose part.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weird Noises<\/strong>: Any noise other than the unobtrusive sound of air moving through your vents is a \u201cweird\u201d noise in this context. Some common troubling heating noises including banging, grating, squealing, squeaking, or clicking. If you hear noises like this, make sure that you contact a professional for prompt repair services. Letting a noise going on unmitigated means that you\u2019re only letting the problems you currently have get worse. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more insight, here are<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fulmerheatcool.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/4-common-ac-problems-their-repairs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 common AC problems and their repairs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014many of which also apply to heating systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>You\u2019re Spending Too Much on Your Heating<\/strong>: If your heating bills are sky high, it\u2019s a sign of inefficiency prompting you to get repair services. Contact a professional for repairs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>When It&#8217;s Better to Replace Your AC<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Your Heater is Over 15 Years Old<\/strong>: If you have a heater that\u2019s older in age and you\u2019re having persistent issues then this means that it\u2019s time to get a new heater. Even if you aren\u2019t currently having trouble with your heater, old age means that you should start looking into new models because replacement is always on the horizon. Keeping an old heater in your home only means that you\u2019ll have to deal with more issues in the future. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get started by exploring<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fulmerheatcool.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/what-are-my-options-for-hvac-replacement\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your HVAC replacement options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>You Have Frequent Repair Needs<\/strong>: If you find yourself calling HVAC companies often for repair services, it\u2019s a great idea to consider upgrading. We get why you wouldn\u2019t want to jump for replacement\u2014the cost of a new HVAC unit is high and installation services are expensive too. Although it might seem more cost-effective to repair your system, we can assure you that it\u2019s better to allocate this money toward replacement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your Heater Functions Inefficiently<\/strong>: If you notice that you have to turn your thermostat up to a high setting to get your home warm or that you\u2019re struggling to heat your home then it\u2019s time to think about replacement. Your heater\u2019s main job is heating your home, after all! If it\u2019s not doing that basic task then it\u2019s time to call a professional. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be in a<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fulmerheatcool.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/shoulder-season-is-the-best-time-to-upgrade\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shoulder season\u2014an ideal time to upgrade<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your HVAC system before peak usage returns.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Trust Fulmer for Your AC Decisions<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you need repair or replacement services, make sure that you contact our team. We\u2019ve serviced Newberry and the surrounding area since 1985. Throughout our 30 years in business, we\u2019ve always provided quality service at the best possible prices for you and your family. We take your comfort seriously.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you need assistance repairing or replacing your heating system, then make sure that you <\/strong><a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>contact our conscientious team here at Fulmer Heating &amp; Cooling<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not sure whether you should repair your air conditioner or replace your air conditioner? 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