This is a “don’t shoot the messenger” message. In nearly 40+ years, we’ve never seen a government mandate like this one affect the pricing of your home’s heating and cooling system. Beginning in August of this year, the EPA will mandate a refrigerant change in all future home air conditioning systems, resulting in up to a 30% increase in replacement and repair costs. The new furnaces and air conditioners are first-generation products and the time to act is now.
Why So Costly?
Manufacturers are scrambling to adjust their inventories to avoid logistic nightmares and overstocked unsellable furnaces and air conditioners before the new refrigerant deadline of January 1st, 2025.
These costly government mandates will affect your air conditioner and furnace. The new refrigerant requires manufacturers to install refrigerant leak detection on the evaporator coil attached to the furnace. This leak detection device is attached to the furnace control board so that in the event of a refrigerant leak, your furnace control board will shut the entire system down.
So, this EPA environmental mandate affects the technology upgrade of the AC, furnace, and evaporator coil. The industry is anticipating up to a 30% increase in systems installed.
Why Replace Your Furnace or AC Now?
In just a few months, as the supply chain moves to the new refrigerant, you will pay $2,000 to $5,000 or more for the replacement of your heating and cooling system.
The potential for savings is significant. By replacing your system now, you can enjoy increased savings on your energy bills with a new, more efficient system.
Suppose your air conditioner or furnace is over 6 years of age, and you were not having regular service done. In that case, there’s a high probability that you will require service over the next one to three years at a much higher cost than expected. Delaying the replacement could lead to unexpected breakdowns and repair costs, making it a more expensive decision in the long run.
Ready to Consider Your Options?
When you are ready, simply give us a call. We’ll send out a comfort advisor to size your home, ensuring you will have a system custom to your family’s needs…nothing too large or too small – just what is exactly right for you home. They will also present options to ensure you find a solution that is right for YOU. There’s absolutely no obligation, just a straightforward process to help you make an informed decision.