When Should You Repair Your Air Conditioner and When Should You Replace It

Your air conditioner is working away through another Winnipeg summer and suddenly the cold air stops blasting. You call an AC technician to come out to take a look and before it’s over you’re going to have to pay a pretty penny for the repair. So at what point should you give up and just replace your current A/C equipment? 

Age 

Clearly the older the system the more it’s likely to breakdown and lose efficiency. Air conditioning systems over ten years old are already much less efficient than the current energy-efficient models available today. Additionally, if your air conditioner is more than 13 years old, you are probably going to put in more money over time to keep it functioning than if you just purchased a new, energy-efficient A/C system. 

Money 

To keep on topic with the above provincement, at some point it’s going to start costing more to replace parts and fix issues than it would to just invest in a new AC system. Another issue to keep in mind is R-22, the usual refrigerant for old A/C equipment, is being phased out for the welfare of the environment. If your air conditioner was produced before 2010, you will soon see a jump in the cost of your refrigerant until you upgrade your equipment. 

Efficiency 

Science is always improving and with that comes more energy-efficient air conditioning equipment. New equipment tends to cost less to use because they can cool the home more efficiently, lowering your cooling bills – and who doesn’t enjoy that? 

To set-up your complimentary in-home estimate to upgrade your current inefficient air conditioning system, call Winnipeg Supply Service Experts at 204-800-0613. We will pay you a visit, review your current cooling system, and discuss all of your options with you so you can make the best selection for your home. For more information about if now is the right time to upgrade, call today for a free in-home consultation.