Know When It’s Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner
An AC doesn’t have to be completely dead before you start thinking about replacing it. Age can be a factor, particularly if it’s become less reliable and is having difficulty maintaining the temperature you’ve set. If it needs frequent repairs, it may be time to assess whether repairing or replacing the unit makes more sense.
Signs it may be time to discuss AC replacement include:
- Your system is older and cooling performance has gone down.
- You have needed repeated repairs to keep it operating.
- Some rooms remain warm even when the AC runs for long periods.
- The system has trouble keeping up during hot weather.
These signs don’t necessarily mean you need a new unit. We can look at the system and advise you as to whether repair is actually a viable option or whether replacement is the way to go.
AC Replacement for Older York Homes
Older houses may have a cooling unit that is no longer up to the job. If it’s having trouble maintaining a consistent temperature or is a constant source of maintenance issues, it may be worth considering a replacement. We assess the unit’s condition and how well it’s serving the house before we make any recommendation.
Replacing an air conditioner is also a chance to review the whole setup rather than just go for a unit with the same capacity. We can go through what would be appropriate for your house and explain the required installation work.
Proper Sizing for Better Home Comfort
A bigger air conditioner isn’t necessarily better. An oversized unit may cool the house quite rapidly but will turn off before it has had a chance to remove all the humidity. An undersized unit may struggle to reach the thermostat setting on hot days.
We look at the home’s cooling load and airflow when we’re planning an installation. Correctly sizing the system is key to it working as intended and to achieving more even cooling throughout the house. The ductwork and the house’s layout will also affect how conditioned air reaches the various rooms.
