Advantages of Air Conditioner Installation
Air conditioners are expensive to replace, but all homeowners eventually must face the task. Paying for the equipment and the cost of labor can put a significant, one-time burden on the homeowner, but to only take that into account is short-sighted. A new air conditioner can save more money than keeping old, inefficient, outdated equipment running. The three biggest reasons to schedule a new air conditioner installation sooner rather than later are lower energy bills, lower repair bills, and a chance to resize the unit.
Lower Energy Costs
Apart from the installation cost, air conditioners have recurring operating bills. The most common of these are the energy bills, which can add to serious sums after a few hot months. Unfortunately, as the air conditioner ages, these costs will slowly rise due to a natural loss of efficiency common in every unit. By the time the air conditioner is nearing the end of its life cycle, it may only be operating at half of the efficiency possible, making bills twice as expensive.
New air conditioner installation allows homeowners to install a more efficient air conditioner to keep their energy bills under control. When compounded with the savings from simply using an air conditioner with fewer years in service, it can be significant enough to warrant the consideration of AC replacement.
Lower Air Conditioner Repair Bills
The second common recurring cost of operating an air conditioner is keeping it running with repairs. The older an air conditioner gets, the more likely it will need AC repairs. In addition to being more frequent, they will likely require more expensive repairs as the various components wear out. To get some relief from emergency AC repair bills, homeowners should consider installing a new air conditioner.
With new air conditioning equipment, homeowners can be sure that repairs won’t be necessary for the first few years. Even if repairs are needed, they will be covered by manufacturer’s warranties and workmanship warranties offered by the installers. This will reduce repair bills to zero, saving owners tons of operating costs.
Resizing the Unit
The proper sizing of an air conditioner is vital for comfort and efficient operation. As the air conditioner loses efficiency, is expected to provide for more square footage due to an addition to the home, or is working against energy lost due to degrading insulation, the size of the unit may be inappropriate. If the air conditioner contributes to high bills and the space could be more comfortable, resizing the air conditioner may be beneficial.
Always get professional opinions when it comes to resizing the air conditioner. If the AC can’t keep up or the other two signs discussed above are present, it may be the perfect time to resize the unit during a new AC installation.
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