Is My AC Near Its End?

Is your AC not cooling like it used to? Has it been breaking down more often then it used to? When this is happening, it is normal for homeowners to question whether or not to fix or just to replace. Here are some signs that you should replace instead of repair. The first thing to look into is the age of the system. How old is it? Is it around 15 years and older? If so, then it might be time to replace. AC’s are made to last 15-20 years max. The older air conditioners are not as efficient also so you will be saving money in the long run to install a new model. If you are having problems with humidity being higher than normal in your home, it may be because of your AC’s declining performance. When it struggles to remove humidity, it is not doing its job. This could also be an issue with the ducts so have a technician like the ones at Bartlett Heating and Air check to make sure its not the duct work. One of the last things to look at is your electric bills. Are they progressively getting higher each year? Higher energy bills signals an AC’s lifespan decreasing because its using more energy to achieve the same result as before. Like I said before, older units are less efficient in the first place and then having a dying unit use even more energy on top of it will cost you more than you want to spend. A new unit is a good move because you will save money on your energy bills, you will have a reliable system, and you will have a warranty should anything big go wrong. Bartlett Heating and Air gives free installation quotes so give us a call today!