If your air conditioner had a hard time keeping up last summer, you might be wondering whether it’s worth repairing, or if it’s time to replace it before the next heatwave hits.
The best choice depends on a few important factors.
How old is your system?
If your AC is around 10 to 15 years old, replacing it may make more sense than continuing to pay for repairs.
If your AC is around 10 to 15 years old, replacing it may make more sense than continuing to pay for repairs.
How often is it breaking down?
One repair may not be a big deal. But if you’ve had several service calls in a short period of time, there may be bigger issues going on.
One repair may not be a big deal. But if you’ve had several service calls in a short period of time, there may be bigger issues going on.
Is it still energy efficient?
Older systems often have to work harder to cool your home, which can lead to higher energy bills.
Older systems often have to work harder to cool your home, which can lead to higher energy bills.
How much will the repair cost?
If the repair is a large portion of the cost of a new system, replacement may be the better long-term investment.
If the repair is a large portion of the cost of a new system, replacement may be the better long-term investment.
Is your home still comfortable?
If some rooms are too warm, your AC runs constantly, or your system struggles to cool your home evenly, it may no longer be doing the job well.
If some rooms are too warm, your AC runs constantly, or your system struggles to cool your home evenly, it may no longer be doing the job well.
At Home Care Heating and Air, we help Minnesota homeowners look at the full picture so they can make a confident decision. Because the goal isn’t just to get your AC running again. It’s to keep your home comfortable for many summers to come.
