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

Your AC is working away through another Calgary summer and all of sudden your cool air stops blowing. You call an A/C system expert to come over and evaluate the problem and before it’s over you’re going to have to pay a pretty penny for the repair. So when should you call it a day and just replace your current A/C equipment? 

Age 

Obviously as your system ages it’s likely to fail and lose efficiency. Air conditioners over nine years old are actually much less efficient than the new energy-efficient equipment available today. Furthermore, if your AC is more than 13 years old, you are likely to put in more money over time to keep it operating than if you just bought a new, energy-efficient A/C system. 

Money 

To keep on topic with the theme above, eventually it’s going to begin costing more to invest in new parts and mend issues than it would to just purchase a new air conditioning system. Another issue to keep in mind is R-22, the typical refrigerant for old A/C equipment, is being discontinued for the well-being of the environment. If your air conditioning system was manufactured before 2010, you will probably see a jump in the cost of your refrigerant until you replace your system. 

Efficiency 

Science is always improving and with that comes more energy-efficient A/C systems. New equipment tends to cost less to use because they can cool the home more efficiently, saving you money on your energy bills – and who doesn’t like that? 

To schedule a complimentary in-home estimate to upgrade your old inefficient A/C equipment, call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning at 403-279-5760. We will pay you a visit, review your current AC system, and go over all of your options with you so you can make the right decision for your home. For additional information about if now is the ideal time to upgrade, call today for a free in-home consultation.