The Sunshine State is known for it’s warm weather, but can you bear the heat without an efficient air conditioner? Floridians know that with (nearly) endless summertime, a working ac unit is essential to home comfort for the duration of the year. A few tell-tale signs should give you a clue of whether or not you should invest in a new ac unit.
If your ac unit is working at anything less-than-optimal capacity or if your bills continue to rise, it may be a sign that you’re in need of air conditioning repair or even a new ac unit.
Take a closer look or contact a technician for Tampa air conditioning repair.
Your Bill Just Keeps Going Up
As the summer progresses, your energy bills just keep going up. When your ac unit becomes clogged, leaks fluids, or turns on and off constantly, it’s overworking to get the same results as it would if it were in good repair. An overworked ac unit tends to lead to higher energy costs. You may not be getting the most out of your ac unit if the cost to run it continues to increase with age rather than actual energy price.
Did you know? “Replacing a dirty, clogged filter with a clean one can lower your air conditioner's energy consumption by 5% to 15%.
Your AC Unit is a “Dinosaur”
They don’t even make your ac unit anymore, because it’s a dinosaur — big, inefficient, and about to bite the dust.
One of the most important factors in determining whether to invest in a whole new ac unit is age. Brad Wentz of Buckeye Heating & Cooling in Ohio recommends using the, “...5,000 rule. You take the age of the equipment and multiply that by the repair cost. If the number is more than $5,000, then you should consider replacement. For example, a 10-year-old unit with a $350 repair equals $3,500. It’s OK to repair.”
On the other hand, Energy Star recommends replacing your ac unit with a more energy-efficient unit if it is more than 10 years old. Plenty of HVAC technicians also apply a similar rule by recommending your replace a unit that is 15 years or older.
Frequent Breakdowns and 24 Hour Emergency Repairs
Waking up in a bed of sweat is no way to spend your Florida summers. If you’re recently having to call your Tampa ac company for repairs or you’ve seen your ac unit through a series of breakdowns, it may be a good time to think about replacing the old unit with a new more energy efficient ac unit. Many people often ask, should I repair or replace my ac unit? There are many benefits to upgrading your HVAC system, including instant savings on energy bills, better SEER Rating, and improved air quality — and not to mention, Comfort made Easy.
Make air conditioning repair in Tampa a cinch when you join our EZ Breezy club that offers regular cleaning and maintenance on your old or new ac unit. Keep your air cool and bills low with by taking advantage of this special membership by Easy AC.
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