Your AC is chugging away through another Boise summer and suddenly your cold air stops blowing. You call an air conditioner professional to come over and inspect your system and the next thing you know you’re going to have to pay a steep price 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 breakdown and lose efficiency. Air conditioners over nine years old are actually much less efficient than the new energy-efficient equipment available today. Additionally, if your equipment is more than 14 years old, you are probably going to put in more money over time to keep it functioning than if you just purchased a new, energy-efficient air conditioner.
Money
To continue with the statement above, eventually it’s going to begin costing more to buy parts and repair issues than it would to just buy a new A/C. Another factor to remember is R-22, the typical refrigerant for old cooling equipment, is being phased out for the well-being of the environment. If your air conditioner was produced before 2010, you will soon see a jump in the cost of your refrigerant until you upgrade your equipment.
Efficiency
Technology is always advancing and with that comes more energy-efficient A/C systems. New systems tend to cost less to use because they are able to cool the home more efficiently, saving you money on your utility bills – and who doesn’t enjoy that?
To schedule a complimentary in-home estimate to upgrade your current inefficient air conditioner, call TML Service Experts at 208-488-4892. We will pay you a visit, evaluate your current cooling system, and go over all of your options with you so you can make the ideal choice for your home. For additional information regarding if now is the ideal time to upgrade, call today for a free in-home consultation.