If you are considering a replacement air conditioner for the spring, you must have a reason to think that the current system keeping you cool may not have the strength to make it through to the fall. How much life does the current AC have left, and is it efficient and prudent to continue with it through the summer?
The answers to these questions depend on your particular circumstances. We can provide you with a broad outline of the action you can take, but for a clearer picture you must call for professional assistance. An HVAC installer can look over your current air conditioning and run tests to determine if replacement sooner rather than later is your best choice.
For the knowledgeable assistance you need to make this important decision, contact Comfort Zone Heating & Air and speak to our experts in air conditioning installation in Atlanta, GA.
The “repair or replace” debate
First of all, check on the manufacturer’s estimated lifespan for your air conditioning system. (You will usually find it listed on the cabinet.) If the AC has already exceeded the estimate, than you should have it replaced before summer arrives. The small malfunctions that drew your attention in the first place can rapidly grow into major breakdowns in a system that old, and you do not want to be stranded during the summer heat for the few days required to install a new system. Plan now during the spring.
For a younger air conditioning system, whether it needs a replacement or not will rest on how well it has been maintained. If it has recently suffered an unexpected breakdown due to lack of maintenance, then you should give serious consideration to replacing it. If you have kept up yearly maintenance on the system, look to repairs first as a solution. Your repair technician can determine how well the system will hold up over the next few years with targeted repairs. But if it requires more than $500 in repairs a year to keep an air conditioner running, it needs replacement no matter how old it is.
As a rule of thumb, if you think your air conditioner may not make it through the summer, then it probably won’t. Leaving a malfunctioning system as your home’s protection against a long period of hot weather is a large risk to take; if you need assurance from a professional, contact a respected HVAC contractor for an honest opinion.
Comfort Zone Heating & Air will help you with the repairs or air conditioning installation in Atlanta, GA that will see you through the summer heat. Give us a call today!
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