Repair or Replace your Air Conditioning System?

Repair or Replace? This is always a difficult decision. On one hand you don't want to spend money on a new system, but on the other hand, you don't want to throw good money after bad. Which way should you go? It really boils down to the condition and age of the air conditioning system.

If you have been keeping your equipment properly maintained by a licensed air conditioning technician, then perhaps the current repair is isolated to a single, simple problem and not indicative of a major or potentially recurring issue. In this case it might make sense to repair and fix the problem. However, with any equipment it is important to consider its efficiency and the impact that wear and tear has on that efficiency and on your monthly electric bill.



Importance of Efficiency

The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rates the efficiency of an air conditioning unit. A unit somewhere around 10 years old would probably have been an 8 SEER unit at time of purchase. Over time this unit will wear down and operate somewhere around the 5-6 SEER level. The higher the SEER rating, the higher the efficiency of the unit. In 2006 the minimum SEER rating for an Air Conditioning unit was raised to 13 SEER. Upgrading to a newer Air Conditioning unit is surprisingly affordable based on the efficiency level of modern equipment. The money saved on your electric bill from upgrading will pay for the unit itself. So transitioning from an 8 SEER unit to a new 18 SEER unit will allow better performance at your current budget.

Should I Finance?

Monthly finance charges never sound like a good thing. What if there was a way to stick with your current budget and have a brand new A/C Unit? Well using a higher SEER unit this is a very real possibility. The amount of savings generated from your lower monthly electric bill could very well take care of any finance charge. Imagine - a cooler house, with a better unit, at your current budget.

It all adds up

When your A/C unit starts giving you trouble, the A/C Technician is usually your first call. But when you begin calling them day after day the bills add up and you are left with the same outdated inefficient unit. A new unit produces cooler air, with less energy. Less energy means a lower utility bill. Which means you could be paying for a new unit, rather than life support for your old one.

Doing your part in Going Green

Using a higher SEER unit saves energy. Saving energy saves the environment. Using technologies such as the eco friendly R410A refrigerant will also minimize the overall environmental impact. Therefore, you can feel good about saving both the planet and money on your energy bill with your new air conditioner.

Have your system checked today to make sure its running properly. Supreme Air Services is here to help you make the right choice.  Give us a call today! (214) 310-1680 or (214) 919-9960

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IMPORTANCE OF HVAC MAINTENANCE

Homeowners may find that preventative maintenance of their home central heating and air conditioning systems initially a waste of money; on the other hand of the picture it's a direct fortune which you invest on your valuable HVAC systems such as Central Air Conditioners, High Efficiency Furnaces and Heaters. We all maintain our vehicles to avoid such scenarios like breaking down in the middle of road, in middle of the night or no to be late for work due to mechanical failures. Same thing goes with your home heating and cooling systems. Preventative or regular maintenance keeps them running at its peak efficiency and avoid future costly parts or whole HVAC system replacement.

 

 

A Conventional preventative HVAC maintenance can help to identify the problems like rust, corrosion, frayed wires, leaks and corrosion of electrical contacts. It is important to do preventive maintenance on your air conditioning unit at a minimum of once a year to ensure your unit is operating at full capacity. Certain components within a system of heating and air conditioning require immediate attention to the jagged operation. For example; in central air conditioners the condenser coils can become clogged with dust, dirt, pollen and other particles. Due to the obstruction, the condenser coil loses its ability to remove heat from your system. In return, causes the compressor to consume more energy and increases the utility bills and lowers the efficiency of the AC unit. Due to lack of maintenance knowledge about HVAC coils and things such as dirty filters can lead to hasty failure of the compressor in central heating and air conditioning systems, the condenser fan and other system components.

In other words, a malfunction of a component within your HVAC system can overwork the unit, for example if your high efficiency furnace and central air conditioner is suppose to last for fifteen years it will break down in half of its offered lifecycle and you may need to replace them.

Choosing a preventative maintenance plan that best suits you and your system is the best option to avoid replacing the entire heating and air conditioning system. Call Supreme Air Services to schedule an appointment to have your HVAC system maintenancecheckup (214) 310-1680.