Don’t Struggle With An Unreliable AC

April showers bring May flowers and May flowers bring air conditioner problems. As spring turns into summer, homeowners begin to run their air conditioners for the first time this year. As the seasons turn into years, your air conditioner becomes more prone to breakdowns as a result of high usage. 

When your air conditioner isn’t working, it can be a stressful ordeal. Heat and humidity build-up in your home and make you uncomfortable all while worrying about high repair costs. Fortunately, you can be aware of the costs that are going into repairing and maintaining your system so that you can make informed decisions regarding your HVAC system. This article will tell you about the benefits of a new AC installation as opposed to endless costly repairs and how to get the most out of it. 

What Is A New Air Conditioner Installation?

There are three occasions when a homeowner might decide to look into installing a new air conditioner.

1. Renovations that increase the square footage of an existing home: Room additions throw off the load calculations of your existing air conditioner making your existing AC work harder to keep up. It is usually advantageous financially to either increase the size of your existing AC to match the new square footage or install a ductless system in the addition.  
2. New construction: New construction of a home or climate-controlled shop is the best time to install your air conditioners. Observing HVAC technicians as they install the unit in your building is an interesting and educational process. 
3. High repair costs on an existing air conditioning unit: Eventually it will not be financially expedient to continue to repair your existing unit. At that point, considering a replacement will actually save money in the long run. 

Reasons To Schedule AC Services

The main reason, mentioned above, that people schedule to have their AC replaced is that repair costs become too high. The average AC unit is expected to last 15-20 years. Once your unit passes its 10th birthday it will usually be in need of repairs. Leaks may form in the coils leading to costly refrigerants recharged. Compressors, which generally cost about a quarter of a new unit’s replacement cost, may go bad. You can see that with just a couple of expensive repairs you could easily already be halfway towards purchasing a new unit. 

One of the benefits of early replacement is energy savings. In the last 10 years, AC units have become much more efficient. They use higher-performing and more environmentally-friendly refrigerants. So, along with the savings from not having to repair an outdated unit, you can also reap the rewards from utility savings. 

The Importance Of HVAC Maintenance

Whether you have an existing unit or you have decided to install a new unit, maintenance is the most important thing you can do to keep it running efficiently for years to come. The importance of replacing filters cannot be overstated. Often, it is beneficial for homeowners to enlist the help of a professional HVAC contractor for help with maintenance. Many contractors offer membership programs that entitle you to free routine maintenance visits and priority pricing for repairs. 

About B&D Heating And Air

B&D Heating and Air have been serving the St. Michael, MN area since 1982. They have an excellent membership program to help you protect your home’s valuable heating and cooling systems. Contact them today for all of your residential and commercial heating and air needs. 

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