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

Your A/C system is working away through another Columbus summer and suddenly your cool air stops blasting. You call an A/C system professional to come over and take a look and by the time it’s all said and done you’re going to have to pay a pretty penny for the repair. So at what point should you give up and just replace your current A/C equipment? 

Age 

Naturally the older your system gets, the more it’s likely to fail 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 air conditioner is more than 15 years old, you are probably going to lose more money over time to keep it operating than if you just invested in a new, energy-efficient A/C system. 

Money 

To piggyback on the theme above, at some point it’s going to cost more to buy parts and repair issues than it would to just purchase a new A/C. Another factor to keep in mind is R-22, the usual refrigerant for old A/C equipment, is being withdrawn from the market for the protection of the environment. If your air conditioning system was assembled before 2010, you will soon see a spike in the fee for your refrigerant until you replace your system. 

Efficiency 

Science is constantly developing and with that comes more energy-efficient AC equipment. Equipment now tends to cost less to operate because they are able to cool the home more efficiently, decreasing your utility bills – and who doesn’t like that? 

To set-up your no-charge in-home estimate to upgrade your current inefficient A/C equipment, call Stevenson Service Experts at 614-334-3192. We will come over, review your current AC system, and review all of your options with you so you can make the right selection for your home. For more information on if now is the best time to upgrade, call today for a free in-home consultation.