Sunk-Cost Repair Cycles Trap Homeowners When Common HVAC Problems Escalate Beyond Saving

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The most common HVAC repairs—compressor failure, refrigerant leaks, blower motor breakdown, capacitor burnout, and thermostat malfunction—often signal deeper sunk-cost risk, where repeated fixes on aging equipment drain savings faster than replacement