When spring comes around, it is a great time to check to make sure your AC is working properly. If you have a newer AC then you shouldn’t have to worry about much when you start it up. If you have an older AC, you may be holding your breath to make sure that your AC is working properly. You don’t want to have any problems with that old AC once it starts to get hot. Below, Hal Mechanical outlines a few reasons why you should replace your old AC before it gets too hot.
Lifespan of AC Unit
Your AC lifespan lasts about 10 to 20 years. If your AC is older than that, you should get it replaced instead of just continuing to get it fixed after a breakdown. When you get it fixed and it is that old you really are just putting a Band-Aid over it before it breaks completely. If you have an old AC, you are taking a chance because it may break down in the hot summer months when you need it the most. It is important that you get a new AC before the old one breaks down completely. Not only is it uncomfortable it can become unsafe to be in your home without AC in extreme temperatures.
AC Unit Loses Efficiency Over Time
The older your AC gets the less efficient it becomes. It will start using more energy to run than it did when it was brand new. It is normal for wear and tear to happen or parts to get worn out. That is why it is important to get maintenance done on your AC. If maintenance doesn’t get done and dirt starts to build up, along with the wear and tear your energy bills will start to go up because your AC is not running as well as it once did. When your AC gets older more of these problems will occur, causing your AC to not be as efficient.
AC Does Not Cool Off Spaces
There are many reasons why your AC is not cooling off every room in your home equally. Or that you are getting warm air coming out of your vents instead of the cool air. Some of the reasons are, that you do not have the right size unit for your home, you have dirty air filters, or you have dirty evaporator or condenser coils. All of these reasons can put a lot of pressure on your AC and if your AC is old it can start to cause bigger issues such as breakdowns. If your AC is not giving you the correct amount of air, then you need to call a professional to come and fix your system.
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If your AC is old, do not keep trying to get it to last. It is much smarter to get a new one to help save you money on your energy bills plus keep your home cool throughout these hot summer months. It is a lot better to get a new AC before the old one breaks without being able to fix it. If it is time to replace your old AC give Hal Mechanical a call.
