Most central AC systems last 12–17 years. Heat pumps run a similar range 12–15 years on average. Window units and portable ACs top out at

The single most effective thing a Durham homeowner can do to avoid a mid-July AC breakdown is schedule a maintenance visit every spring before the

Here’s the framework Durham homeowners use to make this decision: if the repair cost multiplied by your system’s age exceeds $5,000 — replace it. If

If your AC is blowing hot air instead of cold, it almost always comes down to one of seven problems and at least three of

p[When your AC goes out on a Durham summer afternoon — 95°F, humidity through the roof, the kind of heat that makes you feel it

When your AC or heat pump stops working in the middle of a Durham summer, every hour matters. The heat index in Durham regularly hits

Here’s the short answer: most Durham homeowners pay between $150 and $650 for a standard AC repair in 2026. Simple fixes like a capacitor swap