Signs indicating that it is time to replace the air conditioner

3 signs that it is time to replace the air conditioner

Replacing the air conditioner: Being a homeowner involves difficult decisions. While we've all heard that investing in a home increases its value, deciding where and how to do it can be a difficult choice. Should you update the kitchen? Finish the basement? The answer is not always simple.

When it comes to your HVAC system, decision making becomes even more difficult. Unless you are a qualified HVAC technician, it can be difficult to tell if a malfunctioning air conditioner needs new batteries in the thermostat or a more extensive repair. For homeowners with older air conditioners, the decision often becomes whether to repair the unit or replace it completely.

The choice to replace the old air conditioner is an important decision. Modern air conditioners can last up to fifteen years, so it is essential that you choose the correct unit for the cooling needs of your home. It is not a decision that should be rushed. But if your old air conditioner breaks down on a 100-degree day, you may have no choice. You will have to make a quick decision.

Just like an old car, air conditioners show signs of failure before they actually fail. By paying attention to the performance of your old air conditioner, you can start preparing for the purchase of a new unit before you need it.

Here are the first four signs that your air conditioner is nearing the end of its life.

Your air conditioner is over ten years old

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It may seem obvious, but if your air conditioner is getting old, you should start preparing for the purchase of a new unit. Unlike ovens, air conditioners are often outdoors and exposed to extreme temperatures throughout the year, which reduces their life expectancy. Modern air conditioners can last between 15-20 years and older air conditioners last about 10-12 years.

The health and efficiency of your air conditioner depend on a number of factors, including whether or not you have properly maintained the unit for its entire life. If you have skipped annual air conditioning adjustments, your air conditioner life may be shorter than expected. The duration can also be affected by the frequency with which the unit is used, by how hot and humid it becomes in the area where you live and whether the unit was sized correctly or not when it was purchased for your home.

Your air conditioner fails frequently


If you are receiving an annual A/C set up by qualified technicians, your air conditioner should not fail during the summer. Many common A/C problems are caused by a lack of maintenance and unit maintenance will avoid them. The HVAC technicians are also able to preventively identify and correct any problems that may occur in the air conditioning before the start of the summer season.

With this in mind, it is a cause for concern if your air conditioner has multiple failures despite regular maintenance. You may not need an A/C replacement immediately, but you should start preparing one in case the unit becomes unusable.

Frequent failures also mean frequent repairs, and the cost of those repairs can add up. At some point, it may be cheaper to buy a new unit than to waste money on expensive repairs, especially if the warranty has expired.

Your energy bills have skyrocketed


Unless there are sudden changes in your home's energy consumption, your energy bill should remain around the same amount every month, fluctuating slightly for the oven and air conditioning season. If your energy consumption habits have remained the same but your monthly bill has significantly increased, it may be time for a new air conditioner.

Higher energy bills may indicate that the air conditioner is not working properly or is losing efficiency. Energy bills often begin to rise as an air conditioner ages, so the two problems may be related.

Receiving a high energy bill once or twice is no cause for alarm. However, if your energy bills are rising and not falling, you may need to start looking for a new air conditioner. A new air conditioner doesn't have to be an unexpected purchase. By paying attention to the performance of your air conditioner, you can know when it's time to get ready for an A/C replacement.

If you suspect your A/C is about to run out, give us a call! Our experienced HVAC technicians can help you find the right air conditioner for the price range and cooling needs of your home.

Emergency Plumber Croydon: An experienced technician will intervene promptly to ensure replacement and installation of air conditioners in the shortest possible time. In case you need our help, do not hesitate to call us at 02037697692. We will be happy to put our experience at your service.

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