Eventually, all good things must come to an end and that includes your current furnace, air conditioner, and other HVAC units that you may have. Eventually, they will cost more in repairs and wasted energy than they are worth, or they may break down altogether. But, if that hasn’t happened yet, how do you know when you should replace your HVAC systems? We’ll explain how below and provide you with some tips.
Signs Its Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner
Here are the signs that you should replace your air conditioner:
- It is more than 10 years old
- It uses R-22 freon
- It doesn’t cool your home evenly
- It needs major repairs, or minor issues keep happening
- It is wasting energy or has lowered efficiency
Signs to You Should Replace Your Furnace
Here are the signs that you should replace your furnace:
- It is 15 or more years old
- It no longer heats your home consistently
- It is wasting energy or has lowered efficiency
- It needs major repairs, or minor repairs keep happening
Are these signs pointing you to a new air conditioner or furnace? Contact us today and we will walk you through your options.
How Much is a New Heating and Cooling System?
When you’re considering whether it is time to get a new air conditioner or furnace, especially because the old one is costing you too much money in repairs or utilities, it is important to know how much the new system will cost. That way you can do a cost-benefit analysis to see whether replacement is really in your best financial interests right now.
There are many furnaces and air conditioners at different price points. While you might shy away from the cost of some of the most efficient models, remember that these may also reduce your utility costs. Your HVAC technician can help you estimate whether an efficient model will lower your costs and by approximately how much. They can also help you estimate the total cost of replacing your heating or cooling system, including installation, which is an important cost to include.
How Long to Replace an HVAC System?
Once you’ve made your decision to get a new heating or cooling system, you might wonder how long it will take to replace the system. It really depends on what you have chosen. If your equipment is very similar to what you had before, it’s roughly a two or three-hour job.
However, if you’ve chosen larger equipment or equipment that works slightly differently than your previous unit, then your HVAC technician will need to put in some more work to install the system. That might include changing the ducts, the wiring, the fuel supply, venting and more. Your HVAC technician can give you a good estimation of how long installation will take.
Are you looking for the right HVAC Company for replacing the heating or cooling system of your home? Contact the experts at Air Treatment ClimateCare today. We’re here to help and can get you a new heating and cooling system!
