Escalating repair costs reveal why fixing a dying system costs more than replacement

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A new HVAC system for a 2000 sq ft Sacramento home runs $4,000 to $12,000 installed, but before you commit to repairs on an aging unit, understand the sunk-cost risk: continuing to pour money into a failing compressor, repeated refrigerant leaks, or