Air Conditioning
Three Signs It's Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner
Your Air Conditioner is More Than 10-Years-Old
After the 10th year of usage, you’re A/C may not be as efficient as it used to be. Contrary to furnaces, air conditioners are often outdoors and experience deuteriation from extreme weather and temperatures with each season of the year, which shortens their longevity. Although, modern air conditioners can last between 15-20 years, and older air conditions last around 10-12 years.
There are also a significant number of factors that contribute to the health and efficiency of your A/C. These factors include not properly maintaining the using during its lifetime. A/C require yearly tune-ups, if ignored the lifespan may be shorter than expected. Other attributes of a shortened A/C lifespan also depend on: how often you use the unit; humidity and how hot the area is where you live in; whether or not the unit was sized correctly when it was last replaced.
If your air conditioner was well kept and in good condition throughout its lifetime, expect the unit to be functioning for about 10-15 years. Nevertheless, keep in mind the mechanical parts of your A/C may become unavailable or obsolete overtime as A/C systems are constantly modernizing. If replacing a broken part isn’t an option, you will need to purchase a new unit.
There are also a significant number of factors that contribute to the health and efficiency of your A/C. These factors include not properly maintaining the using during its lifetime. A/C require yearly tune-ups, if ignored the lifespan may be shorter than expected. Other attributes of a shortened A/C lifespan also depend on: how often you use the unit; humidity and how hot the area is where you live in; whether or not the unit was sized correctly when it was last replaced.
If your air conditioner was well kept and in good condition throughout its lifetime, expect the unit to be functioning for about 10-15 years. Nevertheless, keep in mind the mechanical parts of your A/C may become unavailable or obsolete overtime as A/C systems are constantly modernizing. If replacing a broken part isn’t an option, you will need to purchase a new unit.
Your Air Conditioner is Frequently Breaking Down
Yearly tune-ups from qualified technicians, should result in an efficient and fully functioning A/C unit. By doing yearly tune-ups, you avoid the chances of your A/C unit experiencing breakdowns during the summer. Most A/C issues are caused by lack of maintenance. HVAC technicians are also able to act proactively while doing maintenance and correct any issues.
Although, it is a cause for concern if you’re experiencing A/C breakdowns despite yearly maintenance. You may not need an A/C replacement immediately, but you should start to prepare to be in the market for one soon in case your unit becomes inoperable.
The result of frequent breakdowns followed by frequent repairs can become costly as the repairs begin to add up. At a certain point, it might be cheaper to invest a new unit instead of pilling up money on costly repairs.
Although, it is a cause for concern if you’re experiencing A/C breakdowns despite yearly maintenance. You may not need an A/C replacement immediately, but you should start to prepare to be in the market for one soon in case your unit becomes inoperable.
The result of frequent breakdowns followed by frequent repairs can become costly as the repairs begin to add up. At a certain point, it might be cheaper to invest a new unit instead of pilling up money on costly repairs.
Your Energy Bill Has Skyrocketed
Your monthly energy bill shouldn’t differentiate and typically stays within the same price range every month, with some fluctuation during furnace and A/C season. If there is no change in your personal energy habits but your monthly bill has noticeably increased, it might be time for a new air conditioner.
Receiving a high energy bill once or twice might not be anything to cause an alarm. Although, if your energy bills go up and stay up, you might need to start looking for a new air conditioner.
Receiving a high energy bill once or twice might not be anything to cause an alarm. Although, if your energy bills go up and stay up, you might need to start looking for a new air conditioner.