This really is the age-old question that we are asked time and time again—should your air conditioner be repaired or replaced? Some homeowners are firmly in the “repair” category where they’d love to keep their 20-year-old air conditioner running as long as humanly possible. Other homeowners want a replacement the moment they see something wrong since they think something was botched, to begin with.
The truth is every situation is different and sometimes you’ll need a repair, and other times the most cost-effective solution will be a replacement.
For those concerned with making this decision, we’ve put together a little bit of a guide to help steer you in the right direction. For any repair or AC replacement in Shreveport, LA just remember to contact our team of professionals if you need a second opinion.
To Repair or Replace
That is the question! Whether it is right to leave your aging system running at full capacity or suffer the initial loss of replacing it for a brand new system, we hope to point you in the most affordable direction with the following few tips.
Age
How old is your air conditioner? If it’s approaching its decade anniversary, or it’s even beyond that, reaching up to 15 years or beyond, then it might be time to consider replacing your system. Most homeowners don’t know that air conditioners are only meant to last anywhere between 10-15 years before they start costing more than they’re worth. That’s why we heavily recommend getting a 10-15-year-old air conditioner replaced since it might start costing you more to repair it or keep it running in the future.
Lower Cooling Output
Your air conditioner has one purpose, and it’s to keep your home cool. If at any point your AC starts waning in its performance, that can be a good time to think about having it replaced. After all, what’s the point of having an air conditioner if it doesn’t keep your home cool and comfortable during the summer? It’s time to start investing in a system that does.
Inefficiency
An air conditioner is supposed to cool your home efficiently. No homeowner wants to spend more money than they should on their monthly energy bills, and an inefficient system will quickly cause that number to increase. If you’re noticing a trend, AC repair might not be enough to lower that number and you might be stuck paying too much for your system.
Replace Your System Today
We have a general rule of thumb here in the HVAC industry when trying to decide whether or not your system should be replaced or repaired. If the total cost of repairs equals half or more of the cost that a new AC replacement would be, it’s generally more cost-effective to opt for the AC replacement.
The truth is that it varies by situation, but you don’t have to make this decision alone. Our professionals are available to help you decide if your air conditioner should be replaced or repaired. Call our team to get an experienced opinion.
The team at Hall’s Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration is ready to help you decide. Call the doctor of home comfort today.
