HVAC Replacement
Guidelines

Alpha Mechanical can gladly provide a free estimate and an honest assessment of your system, to help you decide the right system for your home. We understand system reliability issues, design parameter issues, duct design issues, and return on investment questions. Purchasing a new air conditioner, furnace, and heat pump is a big decision. We want you to not only have comfort but peace of mind that your investment is protected.

Only you can determine if your budget is better suited to repair or replace. We are here to provide information so that you can make an informed decision. Typically a small system that has a relatively simple replacement w/o ducts starts around $8k and up.

The national average for HVAC system life is around 15 years. In Northern California Valley with triple digit summers and the heat strain on your system usually reduces the lifespan below the national average.

Repair costs considered in light of the life remaining on your system might make replacement a wiser option. Typically, if your heating and air conditioning system is over 10 years old and it needs a major repair, e.g., compressor failure, cracked furnace heat exchanger, vandalized outdoor coils, refrigerant leak with old R-22 freon; then it might not make sense to repair. It is best to calculate the return on investment (ROI) in your specific situation.

Upgrading to higher efficiency means you are using less energy to operate and save money on utility bills.
Compare a 20 year old system and around 2000 square foot home, replaced with a new high efficiency 16 SEER heat pump system. It typically will save you around 38% annually on your electric bill in Sacramento. Typically a 95% AFUE high efficiency gas furnace will save you 20% on your gas bill.

Length of time you plan to remain in your home. Your return on investment when you replace increases the longer you plan to stay in your home.

Before you pay full price for the new HVAC system, consider looking into the kind of rebate incentives does your utility company can provide and what kind of federal subsidies or credits could you qualify for. Keep in mind that today’s incentives can quickly expire tomorrow.

Running a commercial property is a never-ending job. There’s always so much to do and so little time. When your HVAC system starts giving you trouble or just died, we are here to help. Alpha Mechanical will alleviate the stress, we put all our energy so that you save yours so that your space can provide unwavering comfort. From a mom-and-pop shop to a large commercial building we do it all. We focus on air systems up to 25 tons in size. We understand that your system is a critical part of your work life. We strive to get your system replaced with minimum impact on operations. Our focus is to get your air system running in no time.

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From a packaged rooftop units and split systems, we can cover all your commercial air conditioning service needs in Fair Oaks, CA, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, and beyond.