As a Winston-Salem, North Carolina homeowner, you have a lot of difficult decisions to make. Included in those difficult decisions you’ll have to make include your heating and cooling system. More specifically, whether or not it’s time to repair or replace your HVAC equipment. With the North Carolina temperatures steadily rising, there is no better time than now to think about whether or not your AC unit needs to be replaced in your Winston-Salem, NC home. With all that being said, how are you supposed to know when it’s time to replace your air conditioner? These four signs below will hopefully help make your decision easier!
1. Expensive Repairs – Anytime you are faced with an expensive repair, whether it’s for your air conditioner or furnace, you will always want to weigh the costs of the repair to the cost of a brand new unit. If the cost to repair your AC unit would cover a large part of the cost for a replacement and is not cooling your home effectively anymore, a replacement would be something to highly consider.
2. Your AC Unit is More Than 10 Years Old – If you take care of your AC unit and schedule routine maintenance every year, you can expect it to last you around 12-15 years. But if your unit is over 10 years old and you are experiencing cooling issues, it will most likely make more sense to go ahead and replace it rather than putting money into a unit that will need to be replaced soon anyways.
3. Frequent Breakdowns – If you feel as if your AC unit is constantly breaking down on you, that’s a telling sign that it’s time for a replacement (or a new HVAC contractor). If you are having to call your HVAC contractor every month because of a new air conditioning issue, you should seriously look into a replacement. Repair costs can add up quickly and if you aren’t careful, you could be eventually paying for a replacement unit in the cost of repairs!
4. Your Home isn’t Comfortable – Finally, is your home not feeling comfortable anymore? No matter how many repairs you have on your AC unit, does it still not feel the way it once did? This could be the sign of an aging air conditioner or maybe even an incorrectly sized HVAC system.
If you have any questions about when to replace your AC unit or if you’d like your air conditioning system looked at, give Gwyn Services a call today! Our team is always ready to bring comfort back into the homes of our Winston-Salem, North Carolina customers.
