A typical air conditioner is built to last around 10 years. After about 10 years, you will want to replace it because it becomes way less efficient and starts to lose its ability to properly cool your home. When its getting close to that age you have to sit and think about what to do next. If your air conditioner is doing the following often, then the answer is to replace it. Here are some signs that your air conditioner is getting ready to be replaced.
If your air conditioner is cooling but your home is still uncomfortable and no matter what you do it doesn’t change then it is time to replace.
If your air conditioner is needing constant repairs it is a good idea to replace it instead. All that money you put into fixing the current older air conditioner is money that you could be using towards the new air conditioner that wouldn’t be breaking down constantly.
When your energy bills are getting to be extraordinarily high when you aren’t doing anything differently, the most likely blame is the old air conditioner. Old air conditioners are not energy efficient and when they age, they drain more energy then before which will cost you more money every month. New air conditioners are energy efficient and will save you money in the long run. They are also quieter and better for the environment because they no longer use the old R22 refrigerant.
If you have a refrigerant leak that is not fixed by a simple repair then it is time to replace it. When your air conditioner leaks and you have to keep adding refrigerant, you are wasting money because its just going to leak out again and only temporarily relieves you. With refrigerant prices around $80 a pound, that’s not something you want to just keep having to replace. When your air conditioner is constantly low on refrigerant, it causes it to work harder which speeds up the death of the ac and also raises your energy bills way higher than needed.
While you will be spending more money right now for a new air conditioner, you will save money in the long run. You wont be pouring money into an air conditioner that keeps breaking and needing more money poured into it. You will save money on energy bills and have a more comfortable home. Lastly you will also be helping the environment by getting rid of the old R22 refrigerant that harmed the Ozone layer. CAll Bartlett Heating and Air today for your free quote on a new Carrier air conditioner.
