Air-Conditioning & Heating repairs can be very stressful if you hire the wrong company! All you want is to have your central air system fixed so you can go on about your day. If you hired the wrong company then they probably sent a maintenance technician who only cares about selling you a new system or accessories that you don't need or want! Some of those technicians will even go as far as to lie and tell you that your system is not repairable. Then they will tell you that it will cost you $X amount of dollars to replace which is more than likely way too much to replace your system. A second opinion can save you big if you call the right company. In most cases your existing air-conditioning & heating system can be repaired but the cost of the repairs can be expensive. If your facing a costly repair then you need to look at the cost of  the repair and what kind of warranty it comes with. Next you need to compare the cost of installing a new system to the cost of the repair. If you have a 10 year old system and you need to have the compressor replaced for $1200.00 compared to spending $3200.00 for a new system then in my opinion you should replace your system. If you spend big money to repair an old system then other problems can occur in the near future due to the fact that these systems are designed to only last so many years. If you live near the beaches then the life of your system is greatly reduced. To avoid a headache and frustration just call (727) 470-COLD and speak with an expert about your options. We understand that sometimes the repair is your only option due to financial restraints. From all of us here at Kennedy Cooling & Heating we wish you the best of luck with your HVAC issues and hope that you call us to solve them for you! Have a great day!