Does an Older AC Waste Money?

Air conditioning season is just around the corner. If your air conditioner is on the older side you might want to consider getting a newer one. Even if your air conditioner is cooling just as it did before, you might be wasting money as you run it. Air conditioners are not made to last forever and they wear down over time. Having your AC cleaned and checked each year will help slow down the wearing process but eventually old age will win the battle. The part of the AC that is most likely to wear is the compressor which is the heart of the AC. Once the compressor starts to wear down it starts to use more energy to run. Eventually the compressor will wear out and cause the air conditioner to not work anymore. When this happens you will need to replace the air conditioner. When the air conditioner goes beyond the manufacturers lifespan it typically starts to decline in performance raising your energy bills as it does. Look at your energy bills over the past couple of years and see how they compare. If you see a big increase it may be time to look into getting a new AC. Getting a new air conditioner will save you money on your energy bills because the new ones are so much more energy efficient than the old ones. They will also be more reliable for you too. Bartlett Heating and Air give free installation quotes so call us today!