Should I Repair or Replace My Air Conditioner?

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Many homeowners in Denver, CO, have been there before: deciding whether or not it’s better to repair an existing air conditioner or replace it for a more reliable unit. There are a few key factors to consider when looking at the repair vs. replace situation, and it’s important to take a close look at each factor:

How many repairs have you had to do?

If this is your first major repair in a long time, or ever, you may want to go through with it. However, if you have been nursing your air conditioning system along just to keep it operational, you may be at the point where you are throwing good money after bad. Assess how many repairs you’ve had to do, what they’ve cost you and where your money will be better spent.

How has the performance been?

Is your air conditioner cooling as you need it to? Does it easily reach your desired temperature, or does it struggle? Are your energy bills climbing but you aren’t using your AC any differently? Do you have even cooling throughout your home? These are all important questions because you should be getting the performance you want from your air conditioner, including the level of cooling, the amount of energy it’s using and comfort from room to room.

How old is your system?

Age is a very important factor because as the components in your system age, they become more prone to breakdown. In fact, you are likely to see 85% of all the repairs you’ll do to your AC system in the last two years of its life. If you have a traditional split system AC, the expected lifespan is 10 to 15 years. Is your system close to this age?

If you are still having trouble determining the best course of action, call the experts at Bell Plumbing and Heating and schedule an appointment for air conditioning services.

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