Square Footage	Furnace BTU
1,000-1,200 sq. ft. Home	40,000 - 60,000 BTU
1,200-1,500 sq. ft. Home	60,000 BTU
1,500-1,800 sq. ft. Home	60,000 - 80,000 BTU
1,800-2,500 sq. ft. Home	80,000 - 100,000 BTU
2,500-3,500 sq. ft. Home	100,000 to 120,000 BTU

Should I Repair or Replace?

Choosing to repair or replace can depend a lot on your situation. Make the decision easier by using the $5,000 rule tool for a quick recommendation or dig deeper with our checklist guide.

Safety first! Certain damage to your system can be deadly, like a carbon monoxide or gas leak. In these situations, the only choice is to replace your system. You can help stop emergencies from happening with routine checkups from an HVAC technician.

Try out the $5,000 rule

Every industry has a few useful tricks. When it comes to HVAC, the $5,000 rule is a helpful way to figure out whether you should repair or replace. Multiply your system’s age by your repair estimate. Repair if the number you get is under $5,000, and replace if it’s over $5,000.

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This information is provided as a general guideline only. Consult a licensed HVAC professional to help ensure that you are making the best decisions about your equipment.