Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner


An air conditioning unit is a big investment. Proper maintenance is recommended if you want it to last for as long as possible. Unfortunately, the HVAC system is one of those elements homeowners take for granted, until it stops working. Now, you’re wondering if it’s time to say goodbye to your air conditioner.

While some of you are hesitant to replace your old units, the cost of continuing to repair and operate an old, inefficient unit can also be quite expensive. After all, breakdown can happen more often if you have an older unit.

Certain telltale signs indicate that it’s time to replace your air conditioner. Here are some of them.

It’s more than a decade

A well-maintained air conditioner can last up to 15 years. But if you’ve been using your air conditioner for more than 10 years now and you’re experiencing some problems, you might want to get a new one instead. At this point in time, repairs will cost you a huge sum of money. Add to that, there is no guarantee that these problems won’t come back in the future.

Frequent breakdown   

If you find yourself calling an HVAC technician more frequently, it could be a sign that it’s nearing the end of its useful life. Instead of throwing your money on costly repairs, consider investing it on a new air conditioning system.

High energy bills

You have your air conditioner inspected and maintained annually and change your air filters every 3 months, and yet you still have a high energy bill. This means that your unit is not functioning as efficiently as it should.

It’s noisy

If your air conditioner is noisy, this could mean that the inner coils are problematic or wearing down. This is a sign that problems are likely to be around the corner. While you have the choice to have the coils replaced, this can be more costly down the road. If you wait long enough, it might be too late.

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