Originally Posted by
vstech
where do you live? at 14 years your a/c should not be failing, unless it's not been serviced regularly, or storm damage has hurt it. what are the "several issues lately" ? what ever you decide to do, be certain you get the ductwork tested, sealed, and be sure it can properly handle the distribution of air in your home. also I recommend getting an energy audit done on the house to properly evaluate the problems in the house itself, so money you spend on the a/c stays in the house!