HVAC prices are rising throughout the US because of parts shortages. Parts shortages are because of global shutdowns and other issues. Those issues make manufacturing and shipping parts difficult, slow, and expensive. Homeowners should expect higher prices and delays on replacement parts.

In general, most HVAC systems will last 15 to 25 years, but depending on the type of system and other contributing factors, that estimate can be highly variable. Even with HVAC maintenance and regular repairs, eventually, even the best boilers, furnaces, heat pumps, and air conditioners today will run their course.

Water heaters are actually part of your plumbing system, not your HVAC system, because their purpose begins and ends with the temperature of the water supplying your faucets, showers, dishwasher, and washing machine.

A Bryant HVAC system can last 10-15 years, but the lifeline can be 7-8 years if improperly maintained. The type of heater or air conditioner also plays a massive role in deciding the HVAC system's life. A heat pump system has an average life of 20 years, while a traditional AC or furnace works for 10 – 15 years.