Should I Repair or Replace My Air Conditioning Unit?

Should I Repair or Replace My AC?

Your air conditioner has been causing you issues, leading to you needing a professional HVAC technician to come out to your home or business and examine the unit. After spending some time inspecting your AC the technician has diagnosed the issue and gives you two options. You can choose to repair your aging air conditioner or you can replace it with a newer, more efficient model. How do you determine what the best option for your space is?

 

Deciding between repairing or replacing your air conditioner is no small decision. Before you make a decision there are multiple factors to consider that may make it easier for you to choose the best option for your space and budget. Listed below are some questions to ask yourself before deciding whether to repair or replace your air conditioner:

 

How Old Is Your Air Conditioning System?
On average, it is estimated by the Department of Energy, that an air conditioner should last somewhere between 15-20 years. Unfortunately, in a subtropical climate such as the one in Spring, TX, this is rarely the case. We run our air conditioners almost year-round, in order to protect ourselves and our property from the blistering heat and thick humidity. This constant running leads to lower life expectancies for our air conditioning systems. In our region, an air conditioner is expected to last somewhere closer to 10-12 years. While some air conditioners will last longer than others, around the 10-year mark is a good time to start considering replacing your air conditioner.

 

How Expensive Is The Repair?
If you have a minor issue with your air conditioning system, one that will just cost you a couple of hundred dollars, then it may be a simple choice for you. However, if this is the third time in a year you have had to call a professional HVAC technician out to your property to correct an issue, then it may be time to consider replacing your unit instead. For loftier repairs, ones that run in the high hundreds and beyond, you will really want to consider all of your options. A thousand dollar repair could just as easily be spent towards a new air conditioner, which will most likely be more efficient and come with more control options for your space. At the first sign of an issue contact Autumn Mechanical in Spring, TX.

 

Have You Stayed On Top Of Maintenance?
It is estimated that 50% of air conditioning issues can be avoided by having an annual tune-up performed on your air conditioning system. This is because annual maintenance gives professionals the chance to examine your unit and find the earliest possible signs of an issue with your system. This can save you hundreds to thousands of dollars in repair costs. If your unit has not been well maintained, replacing it may be the best solution.

 

Air Conditioning Repair Services in Spring, TX

 

Whenever you are looking for high-quality air conditioning and heating services at a day affordable price, we can help! We service and replace both commercial and residential HVAC systems in order to bring you the ultimate climate control. Autumn Mechanical proudly serves the Greater Houston area, including Briarpark, Midtown, Sugar Land, Cypress, Pearland, The West University Place, The Heights, Spring, Willowbrook, Houston, Spring Branch, and The Woodlands. Don’t hesitate, give us a call today to find out what we can do for your home or business.

 

 

Autumn Mechanical
18812 Tomato St.
Spring, TX 77379
(713) 864-8368
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