Yes, definitely. The best time to replace your system would be just before a major failure occurs and during the spring or fall.
…If it was only that easy! Unless you can see the future, you won’t know when a major failure will occur, and they rarely occur during the spring and fall. Typically that happens on the hottest or coldest days of the year. During that period, your HVAC service will likely be slower (especially if you don’t have an existing relationship to get priority service), and you will pay more. So the best way to save money and avoid problems is to have a maintenance agreement with a company you trust. They will keep tabs on the health of your system, and together you can find a time to replace your system when it has provided a good service life but before it gets inefficient and unreliable. You might also read our article with more info about the best times to replace an HVAC system.
Is there a “best time” to replace my HVAC system?
Yes, definitely. The best time to replace your system would be just before a major failure occurs and during the spring or fall.
…If it was only that easy! Unless you can see the future, you won’t know when a major failure will occur, and they rarely occur during the spring and fall. Typically that happens on the hottest or coldest days of the year. During that period, your HVAC service will likely be slower (especially if you don’t have an existing relationship to get priority service), and you will pay more. So the best way to save money and avoid problems is to have a maintenance agreement with a company you trust. They will keep tabs on the health of your system, and together you can find a time to replace your system when it has provided a good service life but before it gets inefficient and unreliable. You might also read our article with more info about the best times to replace an HVAC system.