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

Your air conditioning system is chugging away through another Columbus summer and all of sudden the cold air stops coming out. You call an air conditioner professional to come to your home and evaluate the problem and the next thing you know you’re going to have to pay a steep price for the repair. So at what point should you give up and just replace your current air conditioning equipment? 

Age 

Obviously the older the system the more it’s likely to fail and lose efficiency. Air conditioning systems over eight years old are actually much less efficient than the more recent energy-efficient systems available today. But if your AC is more than 13 years old, you are likely to lose more money over time to keep it running than if you just invested in a new, energy-efficient air conditioner. 

Money 

To keep on topic with the statement above, at some point it’s going to begin costing more to replace parts and mend issues than it would to just purchase a new air conditioner. Another issue to remember is R-22, the usual refrigerant for old air conditioning equipment, is being phased out for the safety of the environment. If your air conditioning system was manufactured before 2010, you will soon see a spike in the fee for your refrigerant until you replace your equipment. 

Efficiency 

Science is constantly improving and with that comes more energy-efficient AC equipment. Systems now tend to cost less to operate because they are capable of cooling the home more efficiently, decreasing your utility bills – and who doesn’t want that? 

To schedule a complimentary in-home estimate to upgrade your old inefficient air conditioner, call Stevenson Service Experts at 614-334-3192. We will pay you a visit, inspect your current cooling system, and review all of your options with you so you can make the right choice for your home. For additional information on if now is the best time to upgrade, call today for a free in-home consultation.