Tips For Central Air Conditioner Replacement

Any home owner can tell you to “expect the unexpected.” There are times when things break down and need replacing. It is not what every home owner wants to hear, but when all the signs are pointing towards air conditioner replacement you can’t deny them. This is true for your central heat and air conditioning unit. Over time, machines do break down and the cost of replacing parts outweighs just replacing the whole unit.

There are certain signs to look for on the deciding factor if you need to have an air conditioner replacement done. Here at Anderson Air Corps we want you to know these signs, and prepare you for replacing your old unit. Here are some helpful tips on signs that you may need to replace your air conditioning unit:

Outdated Air Conditioners

If your central air conditioning unit is over ten to fifteen years old, it might be time to replace it. Technologies are always advancing, and improving upon products every day. Older model central air conditioning units do not meet the requirements that newer models have. New requirements require the SEER (Season Energy Efficiency Ratio) to be higher now. Older models have less than a thirteen SEER, and the newer models are required to have a thirteen SEER or higher. The reason you want a higher SEER unit, is because this will help you save money, because the higher the SEER the less your unit has to work. This will inevitably help you save money. Read this article to understand more on this.

Air Conditioners That Need Constant Repair

If your central air conditioning unit is constantly breaking down and needing repairs, the cost of replacing your unit might be a better alternative than constantly replacing parts. No one wants to have to keep paying out of pockets costs to fix their air conditioning. Having a unit that is broken down all the time, will also lead to your house being uncomfortable, and no one wants to have to come home to a hot house.

Banned Refrigerant

If your unit is running on R-22 refrigerant (Freon) you might want to replace your unit. The federal government is phasing out the use of Freon, and now calls for the use of a new refrigerant 410-A. If your unit is running on Freon, and having problems with losing the refrigerant, it will be quite costly to keep gassing up your unit. The need for air conditioner replacement will be inevitable, and will also help the environment, as Freon is not good for it.

Low Efficiency Air Conditioners

If your unit is constantly running to heat or cool your house, this means that your unit is not efficient. Efficiency is the key to lower utility bills, because the less your unit has to work, the lower your utility bill will be. Having an energy efficient central unit is initially costlier, but in the long run will save you hundreds of dollars on your utility bill. So the cost of an air conditioner replacement outweighs the cost of paying exorbitant power costs.

Anderson Air Corps wants to help you decide if replacing your unit is indeed what you need to do. Our trusted HVAC technicians can evaluate your unit, and give your helpful advice on what your options are. We want your family to be as comfortable as possible. We can give you estimates on what central air conditioning unit will be right for your home. Knowing that our technicians are certified will give you peace of mind that your replacement installation will be handled properly and efficiently. Please give us a call to help you with all your HVAC needs, so we can give you peace of mind today.