If your home’s air conditioner is on the fritz, you may be asking if you should get AC repair or go ahead and invest in a new unit. Woodall Heating & Cooling of Enterprise, AL, offers some helpful advice as you make this decision.

If your AC unit is over 10-15 years old, it’s lived a full life and needs to be replaced. Over time, usage will wear it down, and it will require more maintenance and AC repairs. Don’t keep repairing a unit that’s outlived its time.

When you get to the point where your unit keeps breaking down, and you need frequent AC repair, it may be an indicator that it’s time to invest in a new unit. Don’t keep pouring money into a dud.

Along the same lines, if you’ve received a quote for repairs that is more than half the cost of a new air conditioning system, go ahead and replace rather than repair. You never know if the repair will stick and you may end up needing to put more money into it later.

If your AC unit struggles to keep your home cool, it may not be properly sized for your house. This can cause your energy bill to go up and reduce your home’s overall efficiency. A unit that’s too large for the space can keep it cool, but it won’t run enough to remove extra moisture from the air. It’s also inefficient, and repairs can cost more in the long run.

It’s important for your unit size to match your home’s needs and, if it doesn’t, you may need to go ahead and replace it. An AC technician can tell you what size of unit your space needs and can help select and install a new one.

Whatever your AC needs, the experienced technicians at Woodall Heating & Cooling can provide AC maintenance, repair, and installation for your home. They also offer garage door installation and repair, fireplace installation and sweeping, and gutter cleaning. Call them today at (334) 347-1243 and visit their website to learn more.