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

Your air conditioning system is working away through another Fort Lauderdale summer and suddenly your cold air stops coming out. You call an AC professional to come over and inspect your system and by the time it’s all said and done you’re going to have to pay a chuck of change for the repair. So at what point do you surrender and just change out your current AC equipment? 

Age 

Clearly the older the system the more it’s likely to malfunction and lose efficiency. Air conditioners over ten years old are already much less efficient than the current energy-efficient equipment available today. Additionally, if your system is more than 14 years old, you are probably going to lose more money over time to keep it functioning than if you just purchased a new, energy-efficient A/C system. 

Money 

To continue with the statement above, ultimately it’s going to cost more to invest in new parts and fix issues than it would to just invest in a new A/C. Another factor to remember is R-22, the usual refrigerant for old A/C equipment, is being phased out for the safety of the environment. If your air conditioning system was produced before 2010, you will most likely see a jump in the cost of your refrigerant until you replace your equipment. 

Efficiency 

Science is constantly advancing and with that comes more energy-efficient A/C systems. New systems tend to cost less to run because they can cool the home more efficiently, decreasing your cooling bills – and who doesn’t like that? 

To set-up a no-charge in-home estimate to upgrade your old inefficient A/C equipment, call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning at 954-736-4314. We will visit your home, evaluate your current AC system, and review all of your options with you so you can make the best choice for your home. For more information about if now is the ideal time to upgrade, call today for a free in-home consultation.