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

Your air conditioner is working away through another Columbus summer and suddenly the cool air stops coming out. You call an air conditioner technician to come over and take a look and the next thing you know you’re going to have to pay a pretty penny for the repair. So at what point should you call it a day and just upgrade your current air conditioning equipment? 

Age 

Clearly as your system ages it’s likely to breakdown and lose efficiency. Air conditioning systems over eight years old are already much less efficient than the more recent energy-efficient models available today. But if your equipment is more than 15 years old, odds are you are going to invest more money over time to keep it running than if you just purchased a new, energy-efficient air conditioner. 

Money 

To piggyback on the above theme, at some point it’s going to begin costing more to invest in new parts and fix issues than it would to just purchase a new A/C. Another thing to note is R-22, the usual refrigerant for old A/C equipment, is being phased out for the protection of the environment. If your AC was manufactured before 2010, you will probably see a jump in the cost of your refrigerant until you replace your system. 

Efficiency 

Science is continuously developing and with that comes more energy-efficient AC equipment. New equipment tends to cost less to run because they are able to cool the home more efficiently, saving you money on your cooling bills – and who doesn’t want that? 

To schedule your no-charge in-home estimate to upgrade your old inefficient A/C equipment, call Stevenson Service Experts at 614-334-3192. We will visit your home, review your current cooling system, and go over all of your options with you so you can make the best choice for your home. For additional information about if now is the best time to upgrade, call today for a free in-home consultation.