Replacing Your Air Conditioner

With minimal barriers in place for entry, unfortunately the HVAC industry has experienced a variety of “self-prophesied” experts which makes it a bit more difficult to locate the right contractors that are reliable and offer quality work. Before you decide on replacing your air conditioner unit below are few guidelines to consider.

Is The HVAC Contractor:

Insured and licensed?
Do they have the correct knowledge, training and certification needed to install an AC unit?
Is the company up-to-date in the latest equipment and developments, efficiency standards and technology?
A reputable business or a one-man show?
Registered with the well-known BBB (Better Business Bureau)?

When Should Your Replace Your Air Conditioning Unit?

There are specific signals or signs that are an indication that your AC unit should be replaced:

Is The AC Unit More Than 10 Years Old?
The life expectancy of AC units will be dependent on various factors. However, it is typically around 10 to 15 years. However, even when the AC unit appears to be in a good working order, if the unit is over 10 years old, you can benefit from saving around 40% on your average cooling costs monthly when you decide to upgrade to a more efficient and newer unit.
Does Your Air Conditioner Require Expensive Or Frequent Repairs?
Warranties on equipment such as AC units will typically last for 10 years. If the unit happens to break down out of the warranty, you will need to expect to pay for these repairs. Dependent on the costs of the repairs as well as the current condition of the unit, it can be a cheaper and better option to replace your unit altogether.
Have Your Monthly Utility Bills Increased?
Components inside an AC system like the compressor and the coil corrode as time goes by. This corrosion will cause the unit to decrease in efficiency and the unit will be forced to work for longer and harder to maintain the desired comfort levels. What this means is that the energy usage increases and so will your electrical bills.
Does The Unit Run Too Long For Cooling Cycles? Has Your Home Become Humid? Is The AC Unit Noisy? Are Parts Of Your Home Less Comfortable And Warmer Than Others?
All these issues are an indication of inefficient or inadequate equipment and your best option would be to invest in a new air conditioning unit.