Time to replace old R-22 Rheem?

[JohnHomeowner]

Hello all,

I have a 14 year old Rheem gas heat, heat pump system, R-22, that has actually performed very well and continues to do so. On the other hand, I am worried it will fail at any time. It is a two zone sytem as follows.

Larger Unit
Compressor RAJB-043JAZ
Air Handler RGRJ-09EZAJS

Smaller Unit
Compressor RAJB-025JAZ
Air Handler RGRJ-06EMAES

My question is, how do I go about determining the condition of my systems useful life? Is that money well spent or would you simply replace it before they die?

Thanks for any help offered

John

[Cooked]

It's your call. They might go another 10 years and they might go tonight - just like an old car. I don't think there is any reliable method for determining useful remaining life of an a/c system. There could be some indicators like corrosion or brittle wiring but it's still boils down to an educated GUESS.

[BaldLoonie]

Those aren't heat pumps, they are 12 SEER A/Cs. If they aren't leaking and have been well maintained, you should based on industry statistics say 20 years out of them. Of course as soon as you decide to keep them, a compressor will fry :D But if they aren't giving you grief, I'd hang on.

[ar_hvac_man]

If it aint broke dont fix it. When they start needing costly repair Id urge replacement.

[precision hvac]

I'm a Rheem dealer & I'd never upsell you if they were working & well maintained.
Run them until they die.
I have systems out there I installed & performed regular service on that are approaching 30 years old now.
I remember when a 12 SEER coil & condenser was a big upsell.

[JohnHomeowner]

Thanks for the responses.

Should I have some kind of check up performed to better maintain the system or to prolong it's life?

[NY2GA01]

Thanks for the responses.

Should I have some kind of check up performed to better maintain the system or to prolong it's life?

Yes.

Call a service company and get on a maintenance program. Just like anything else, if it's maintained it will last longer.