Wondering if you should fix or replace your old air conditioner? In today’s blog, we’ll go get into the signs that it’s time to call Day & Night Plumbing Heating & Cooling to install a new unit.
Is your air conditioning system energy efficient?
You hear about “energy efficiency” all the time as a homeowner. There are plenty of steps you can take to boost energy efficiency in your home, with your HVAC system being one of the largest! The largest portion of a home’s energy bill is due to it’s heating and cooling expenses, about 50%.
Therefore, if the system inside your house is running even the smallest bit less efficient, you will certainly notice this reflected in your monthly power bill. Older units are less energy efficient that new ones.
That translates to lower repair bills, lower energy bills and a longer life. That means that while a new unit will cost you money up front, in the long run you’re saving money.
Has your air con been looked after?
There are those that think it is silly to think about pampering an a/c unit and going to the air conditioner repair shop to keep your air conditioner in top running condition and give it special treatment, but that silly line of thinking can actually save money.
If you’ve stayed faithful to annual air conditioning tune-ups, swapped out filters regularly, and kept your unit nice and clean and protected from the elements-out there-you’re going to get a lot more years out of your unit than if you haven’t given your air conditioner so much as a second glance since you purchased your house.
Also think of it in relation to your car — what do you think would happen if you went multiple years without taking your car in for a tune-up or an oil change. How long would you expect that to last?” Probably not. It’s the same with your air conditioner.
A little extra care prolongs it’s life and boost its quality.
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Consider repair rates
Also, is the air conditioner in question taking a lot of repairs? If the answer is “yes,” you may want to think about switching the air conditioner out. Otherwise — it’s better to fix the equipment.
You might especially want to replace the system if the cost of a repair of the compromised part is more than half the cost of a new air conditioner. Ask Day & Night Plumbing Heating & Cooling air conditioning contractors to give you a quote on both the cost of repair and the cost of replacement. Beyond that you can make your own choice.
When to consider AC repair
If your system has some good years ahead: If the air conditioner is less than a decade old, now might not be the time to give up. Most well-maintained AC systems can last beyond that 15-year mark, so tossing out your existing system might not be as attractive if it hasn’t reached that maximum lifespan yet.
If it’s a one-time repair: If this repair is a one-off occurrence and you’re not expecting it to be a recurring problem, it may be worth it to fix the system. Ask them what they think when you have a pro from Day & Night Plumbing Heating & Cooling tune up this system. If the pitch includes anything about other damage that could lead to cascading breakdowns, that should probably factor into your decision as well.
If you can secure professional help for a great price: If you’re doing the math on the price of repairs, don’t forget Day & Night Plumbing Heating & Cooling regularly provides specials and coupons on our services that could easily help make repairs a whole lot more practical.
Assuming you like your air conditioner: This is a bigger deal than most folks realize. If you are perfectly happy with the cooling power your air conditioner provides and at peace with your current electricity bills, it’s probably wise to invest the money in the machine to keep it running. Then again, things could go the other way. Once again, your cooling situation will be unique. Have trouble balancing the pros and cons — ask the pros.
When You Need To Think About AC Replacement
If the price is right: It’s true for repairs, and it’s true for new air conditioning systems as well. At Day & Night Plumbing Heating & Cooling, we often have special offers on new AC installations and we can help you find the system that’s the best fit for your cooling requirements. Don’t be shy about going with the new air conditioner if the cost of your repair starts to get anywhere close to a new system. You could even recover the difference in price through energy savings!
If you’d like something a bit more efficient: To hell with the system breaking. Already, your old air conditioning system had been to blame for some eye-popping electricity bills. With an older system, there’s only so much help that regular maintenance can provide. In the end, a new system ought to make sense just from the standpoint of energy efficiency.
You want to increase your home’s resale value: Yes, even if you’re not getting ready to sell your home immediately, a new air conditioner will pay off when it is time to move. It could even be the difference between making a sale or coming up just short.
Replace an R-22 air conditioner
Older air conditioners use R-22 refrigerant, which can potentially destroy the environment. If your air conditioner works with this refrigerant, you should think about replacing your unit.
A reason apart from the earth to replace your air conditioner with one that doesn’t use R-22 is that the cost of this refrigerant has risen dramatically. Also, the refrigerant itself is no longer produced. If you have an older unit in need of a repair, you could still have refrigerant on hand, however all new systems are developed with the new R410-A refrigerant in mind.
Mind the energy efficiency (and energy savings from a new unit)
A new air conditioning system is extremely energy efficient, and that can mean energy savings. Plus, a lot of states have tax credits available to homeowners who buy extremely high energy efficient units. So, you might want to consider updating the unit — if doing so saves you money in the way of lower bills and tax incentives.
Conserve energy this summer by replacing your old AC with a new model
You owe it to yourself and your family this summer, upgrade to a new model if you have an old AC. Take the leap from your old, worn out A/C unit to a new energy efficient Carrier system. It can be easy to like such a change and to reap the many benefits that we might attribute to it.
Here for you Day & Night Plumbing Heating & Cooling is here to make you and everyone else in your home as comfortable as can be any time of the year. In this post, we’ll take a look at all the benefits of upgrading to a new air conditioner for the summer season.
Make your home more eco-friendly
As you get the new system ready to be put in, you might discover that there are many reasons why your home isn’t as energy efficient, or as comfortable, as you would like it to be. For example, it could be that your home isn’t as insulated as it should be or that you require a new unit.
There could also be leaks of energy in your home, and around your windows and doors, that you should plug. There’s not much point in getting a new air conditioner and calling it a day if there is other work that needs to be done at your property.
Invest money rather than waste it
When you put money into repairs for an older HVAC unit that’s simply too old to keep repairing, you’re simply throwing money away; that’s not a good investment. This is because your money is better spent on a newer unit that will last longer than it is on a unit that’s probably going to fail soon.
Choose the correct size for your home
Another way to use less energy is to install correctly-sized air conditioners for your space. And units that are too big or too small can be costly to operate. And if your unit is too big for your home, it’s likely to fail sooner than the appropriately sized unit.
This is why it is so important to hire a good company (like Day & Night Plumbing, Heating & Cooling!) to upgrade your old AC with a new one.
Contact Day & Night Plumbing Heating & Cooling for a free in-home estimate on a new AC
If you’re concerned about the health of your current air conditioner, contact us and have our trusted team of technicians take a look today! And if you’re in the market for a new air conditioner, we provide free in-home estimates.
