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Compare a diagnosed repair with a properly scoped replacement.
Age alone and an online cost estimate are not enough to choose the next step.
Start with the findings
Ask what failed, how the conclusion was reached and whether other issues remain unresolved. Request the repair scope, parts availability, diagnostic charges, labour and taxes. Clarify whether the diagnostic fee is credited and what happens if further work is discovered.
No local average is invented here. A current written proposal for the actual fault is more useful than a price drawn from a different system or region.
Make replacement proposals comparable
Ask for the proposed equipment, compatibility with the existing system, sizing assessment, included controls, removal and disposal, commissioning and any electrical or other work needed. Confirm permit responsibility and applicable requirements directly with the provider and local authority.
Compare warranties by coverage, exclusions, registration requirements and the party responsible for service. An efficiency label does not by itself predict the household’s bill or establish a guaranteed saving.
Record the practical tradeoffs
Consider the written repair findings, remaining uncertainties, equipment history, available parts and your plans for the property. Ask how installation timing or temporary loss of cooling will be handled. Verify the actual business identity, insurance and relevant qualifications before hiring.
The quote comparison worksheet helps organize proposals. Use the visit planner first if you still need to describe the original concern.