Landlord hesitates to replace a functioning but outdated AC unit due to upfront cost, lack of personal utility savings, and fear of emergency replacement costs and tenant complaints.

Workarounds Described

• manually weighing upfront cost vs potential emergency rates

Implied Software Gaps

• Decision-support tool for proactive vs reactive equipment replacement that models owner-specific financial variables

Replacement Planner Pro

Replacement Planner Pro is a decision-support tool for property managers and landlords to evaluate whether to replace aging HVAC or other equipment now or risk future breakdowns. It models cash flow scenarios, compares proactive vs emergency costs, and accounts for tenant-paid utilities to show true owner impact. Better than gut-feel spreadsheets.