Being often costly but unavoidable, homeowners eventually need to replace their air conditioner unit. The cost of maintaining an outdated or inadequate unit could be costing you more, though purchasing a new AC unit is a large investment. Today, we at New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing would like to stress the signs that indicate you are in need of a new air conditioner for your New York home.

Air Conditioner Running But Not Cooling the House?

There is probably something wrong when you are not getting any cool air, or your air conditioner can’t keep up. This can be a sign of an incorrectly sized system, simply an aging air conditioner, low refrigerant, or a broken compressor. If your air conditioner is not doing its job and depending on the age of the system, it could be time for a replacement, no matter the cause.

Frequent Air Conditioner Repairs for the Past Two Years

It may be more cost effective to replace it when you find yourself repeatedly calling for air conditioner repairs. If the repairs are consistently expensive and are not covered under a home warranty, this is especially true. It will likely make more financial sense to replace it in the event your air conditioner is showing other signs in this article and the repair costs would cover a significant portion of a new system.

Age of Air Conditioner is More Than 15 Years Old

Generally built to last about 15 years is a well-maintained air conditioner. You should pat yourself on the back if your system has made it this far. The unit is less efficient making your electricity bills rise and repairs become expensive when your system gets old. The repairs tend to be minor and less expensive, saving you money rather quickly and newer model air conditioners focus on energy efficiency. Consider it an opportunity to upgrade to a modern setup when your older air conditioner unit breaks down.

Inefficient AC Unit

Unfortunately, not always the case, an inefficient air conditioner usually comes with old age, as mentioned above. Meaning it’s costing you too much money to operate it and it may not be worth it if your air conditioner has a SEER rating below 13. By dividing the cooling output for a typical season by the total electric energy input during the same time frame is how the SEER rating is calculated. An air conditioner should be replaced under many circumstances, the above are just the most common. Generally, it is absolutely necessary and most it saves you money in the long run. With regular maintenance and cleaning from a professional HVAC contractor, you can extend the life of your system.

Central Air Conditioning Repair, Replacement & More in Bedford Hills, Manhattan, Flushing, Queens, Brooklyn & The Bronx, New York

For your air conditioning replacements, installation, maintenance or repairs in the Greater New York area, you want the expertise of New York HVAC on your side. Call us today to help you with central air conditioning needs.