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

Your A/C system is chugging away through another Calgary summer and all of sudden your cold air stops blasting. You call an air conditioner expert to come out to evaluate the problem and the next thing you know you’re going to have to pay a pretty penny for the repair. So when do you surrender and just replace your current AC equipment? 

Age 

Clearly the older the system the more it’s likely to fail and lose efficiency. Air conditioning systems over eight years old are actually much less efficient than the current energy-efficient models available today. Additionally, if your air conditioner is more than 13 years old, odds are you are going to lose more money over time to keep it running than if you just purchased a new, energy-efficient air conditioning system. 

Money 

To keep on topic with the above theme, ultimately it’s going to start costing more to buy parts and fix issues than it would to just purchase a new air conditioning system. Another thing to remember is R-22, the typical refrigerant for old air conditioning equipment, is being withdrawn from the market for the well-being of the environment. If your air conditioner was manufactured before 2010, you will most likely see a jump in the price of your refrigerant until you replace your system. 

Efficiency 

Technology is always advancing and with that comes more energy-efficient air conditioning equipment. Systems now tend to cost less to use because they are capable of cooling the home more efficiently, lowering your utility bills – and who doesn’t enjoy that? 

To set-up your no-charge in-home estimate to replace your current inefficient A/C equipment, call A1 Chesney Service Experts at 587-315-5271. We will come over, evaluate your current cooling system, and discuss all of your options with you so you can make the right choice for your home. For further information regarding if now is the right time to upgrade, call today for a free in-home consultation.