It’s that time of year again, many homeowners are turning on their AC systems to keep their homes cool as we see more and more days where the weather is getting increasingly warmer. It’s time to start thinking about making the switch from heating to cooling. In the Vegas area, it is incredibly important to make sure that your AC is ready for the challenge of keeping your home cool in the serious heat that the summer will inevitably bring. Hal Mechanical is here to talk about your AC unit and how you know if it is up for the job or needs to be replaced before summer truly hits.

How Do I Know if My AC Needs to Be Replaced?

There are several factors that come into play when its time to replace or repair your AC. It is important for homeowners to know the signs that indicate replacement over repair. Here are some signs that it might be time to replace your unit with a new one:
– AC Unit Age: This is the first thing that you need to consider when your AC starts to act up. If you are dealing with a unit that is over 15 years old, you should think about replacing it when you start having issues. Most homeowners can get between 15 and 20 years our of their AC unit before it needs to be replaced.
– AC Repair Frequency: The older your unit gets, the more repairs will need to be made. If you find that your unit is breaking constantly, it might be time to think about replacing the unit rather than sinking more and more money into repairing it.
– AC Repair Cost: Anytime you are faced with high-cost repairs, you should think twice before simply repairing it. It can be far more cost effective to replace the unit rather than going through with a high cost repair. You will more than likely not get your money’s worth when the repair is an expensive one.
– Low Efficiency Rating: Another thing you need to consider is the Seasonal Energy Efficient Rating (SEER) for your unit. If you have a unit that has a SEER of 15 or higher, you are usually better off repairing rather than replacing. Anything lower than that, and you might want to strongly consider replacement over repair.
– Increased Energy Bills: As your AC gets older, it become less efficient. This means that it might start costing you more than ever to keep your home cool during the summer. If you notice that your energy bills are significantly more expensive, replacing your AC unit with a more efficient one will help.

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If you are having issues with your AC and aren’t sure whether or not to repair or replace, you can turn to Hal Mechanical to help you weigh the pros and cons to both options. We will inspect your unit and let you know what repairs would cost when compared to replacement. Call us today!