HVAC Repair vs. Replacement Cost Analyzer Tool
Here's the logic behind this tool's calculations
REPAIR RECOMMENDED
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.1-5 years old and the repair cost is <60% of the replacement cost
REPAIR AT RISK
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6-8 years old and the repair cost is <50% of the replacement cost
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9-11 years old and the repair cost is <40% of the replacement cost
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12-14 years old and the repair cost is<30% of the replacement cost
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15+ years old and the repair cost is <10% of the replacement cost
REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED
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.1-5 years old and the repair cost is >60% of the replacement cost
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6-8 years old and the repair cost is >50% of the replacement cost
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9-11 years old and the repair cost is >40% of the replacement cost
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12-14 years old and the repair cost is >30% of the replacement cost
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15+ years old and the repair cost >10% of the replacement cost
Cool Space Budgeting Tool
Inclusions and Disclaimers:
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It is the purpose of this budgeting tool to provide an approximate budget for cooling a commercial space that currently does not have cooling capacity. This pricing is based on industry standard rules of thumb for most common instances and does not take into consideration:
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High heat loads within the space.
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Extreme conditions other than that of common commercial spaces.
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Refrigeration or freezer operation for food/ beverages or cold storage products.
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Design and permitting costs.
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Specialty equipment.
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Gas or Electric heating
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Electrical service or equipment upgrades that may be required to power new AC equipment.
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State, Federal, or local taxes.
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Ductwork or grill packages
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The Mechanical scope of work budgeted for RTU installs is inclusive of:
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Furnish and install RTU’s.
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Furnish curbs for roofer installation.
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Connect to local tstat style controls.
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No building automation.
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No heat
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The Roofing scope of work budgeted for is inclusive of:
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Cutting standard commercial roofing and installing prefabricated curbs.
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The Electrical scope of work budgeted for is inclusive of:
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Furnish and installing branch wiring from existing power sources.
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Connecting to new RTU equipment for cooling only.
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There is no budgeting for insulating the building envelope, which may very well be required to maintain certain temperatures.
This pricing is subject to being within 20% accuracy up/ down.
