Southern Comfort’s Top 4 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your A/C
Your Air Conditioner is More Than 10-Years Old
The average life span of an HVAC system is 10 to 15 years. Well-maintained systems will reach closer to 15 years. However, given ever improving technological advances or expensive repair costs, it will often make sense to replace an HVAC system more than 10 years old.
Your Facing Expensive Repairs
Any time you’re facing an expensive repair, you’ll want to weigh the costs of the repair against the costs of a new unit. If your system is in need of a repair that is more than half the cost of a new AC, it is smarter to invest in a new one. This is especially so if your system is shows any of the other signs on this list.
You Experience Frequent Breakdowns
If you're constantly calling repair technicians to resolve one problem after another, those prices paid for repairs will eventually add up. If you have reached a point where the cost of repairs has totaled up to half the cost of a new AC, it’s time to invest in a new system.
Your Air Conditioner is Inefficient
If your SEER rating is below 13, it's costing you a lot of money to operate your HVAC system. While there will be seasonal changes in your energy costs, aging or outdated HVAC systems can lead to high energy bills. The higher the SEER rating, the more efficient the system.