HVAC systems lose efficiency over time, and at a certain point, it’s more cost-effective to get a new air conditioner installation than to keep repairing an old unit. Recognizing the signs of a failing air conditioner will alert you as to when it’s time for replacement, helping you save money on energy and repair bills while feeling more comfortable in your Mooresville, NC, home. Performance Air Conditioning & Heating encourages their clients to pay attention to the following signs that replacement is in order.

Age & Outdated Technology

With proper maintenance, a typical AC unit will last between 10 and 15 years. If yours is more than a decade old, consider replacing it if you’re concerned about an unexpected outage. Additionally, any air conditioner that uses R-22 Freon rather than R-410A may be worth replacing. Freon is bad for the atmosphere, it’s expensive, and it has been in the midst of a phase-out for the last few decades.

Escalating Energy Bills 

Holding onto an inefficient air conditioner is just throwing money away every month. If your summer energy bills used to be a lot lower, but your AC use hasn’t changed significantly, it’s clear that you’re losing efficiency and it’s time to browse high-efficiency units.

Frequent Air Conditioner Repairs

If your air conditioner requires major repairs or part replacements every summer, rethink whether these frequent costs outweigh purchasing a new unit. Investing in a new air conditioner installation may be more cost-effective than continuing to shell out for those repairs.

If your air conditioner is becoming more trouble than it’s worth, now is the perfect time to shop around for a replacement. To see what’s available from Performance Air Conditioning & Heating, visit their website. Give them a call at (704) 799-3245 to receive an estimate on an air conditioner installation.