When Should You Repair Your Air Conditioner and When Should You Replace It
Your air conditioner is chugging away through another Edmonton summer and suddenly the cool air stops coming out. You call an AC professional to come out to take a look and by the time it’s all said and done you’re going to have to pay a chuck of change for the repair. So when do you give up and just upgrade your current air conditioning equipment?
Age
Naturally the older the system the more it’s likely to breakdown and lose efficiency. Air conditioning systems over eight years old are now much less efficient than the more recent energy-efficient systems available today. Additionally, if your system is more than 15 years old, odds are you are going to invest more money over time to keep it operating than if you just invested in a new, energy-efficient air conditioning system.
Money
To keep on topic with the above provincement, ultimately it’s going to begin costing more to buy parts and repair issues than it would to just purchase a new AC system. Another issue to remember is R-22, the common refrigerant for old cooling equipment, is being phased out for the welfare of the environment. If your AC was manufactured before 2010, you will most likely see a spike in the fee for your refrigerant until you upgrade your system.
Efficiency
Technology is constantly improving and with that comes more energy-efficient air conditioning equipment. New systems tend to cost less to use because they are able to cool the home more efficiently, saving you money on your utility bills – and who doesn’t like that?
To set-up a complimentary in-home estimate to upgrade your old inefficient air conditioning system, call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning at 587-404-0790. We will visit your home, evaluate your current AC system, and discuss all of your options with you so you can make the right choice for your home. For additional information about if now is the right time to upgrade, call today for a free in-home consultation.