When Should You Repair Your Air Conditioner and When Should You Replace It

Your air conditioning system is plugging away through another Windsor summer and all of sudden your cool air stops blasting. You call an A/C system expert to come over and take a look and the next thing you know you’re going to have to pay a chuck of change for the repair. So at what point should you call it a day and just upgrade your current A/C equipment? 

Age 

Clearly the older the system the more it’s likely to malfunction and lose efficiency. A/C systems over ten years old are now much less efficient than the new energy-efficient equipment available today. Furthermore, if your AC is more than 15 years old, odds are you are going to invest more money over time to keep it operating than if you just purchased a new, energy-efficient A/C system. 

Money 

To piggyback on the provincement above, eventually it’s going to start costing more to invest in new parts and fix issues than it would to just buy a new air conditioner. Another factor to remember is R-22, the usual refrigerant for old cooling equipment, is being withdrawn from the market for the protection of the environment. If your air conditioner was produced before 2010, you will probably see a jump in the fee for your refrigerant until you replace your equipment. 

Efficiency 

Engineering is always advancing and with that comes more energy-efficient air conditioning equipment. New equipment tends to cost less to operate because they are able to cool the home more efficiently, lowering your utility bills – and who doesn’t enjoy that? 

To schedule your complimentary in-home estimate to upgrade your old inefficient air conditioning system, call Bryant Heating & Cooling Service Experts at 226-773-3357. We will pay you a visit, evaluate your current air conditioning system, and discuss all of your options with you so you can make the best choice for your home. For further information on if now is the ideal time to upgrade, call today for a free in-home consultation.