If your air conditioner has been experiencing some problems this summer season, it may be time to go ahead and make an upgrade.
It may seem silly to upgrade your air conditioner when you are about to turn it off and switch over to heating, but fall is actually a great time for an AC replacement in Glendale.
Give our team a call to schedule your appointment today. You can also keep reading for more about some of the factors that can indicate it is time to upgrade your older air conditioner with a new model before we close out 2024.
AC Age
First you want to consider how old your air conditioner is. Experts estimate that the average air conditioner will last for anywhere from 10 to 15 years. Taking excellent care of your air conditioner will help you get more life out of the system.
Skipping maintenance and forgetting tasks like changing out the air filter or rinsing out the condensate drain line can result in a significantly shorter AC lifespan. Only you know how well you have cared for your air conditioner to help estimate how long you think your air conditioner will last.
Either way, the closer you get to the 15-year mark, the more likely that your air conditioner needs to be replaced in the near future. When you couple age with the other symptoms below, there’s even more of a reason to replace your air conditioner.
Energy Costs
Energy costs fluctuate from month to month and season to season. But you should never see sudden spikes in how much your energy bills cost. If your energy bill suddenly spikes up a significant amount, that’s a red flag that something unusual happened. If you cannot pinpoint a reason for the extra energy use, it’s possible that your air conditioner is to blame.
After all, it is easily one of the appliances in your home with the highest energy consumption, so it’s a good place to start looking. You should also consider it a red flag if your energy bills creep up slowly over time instead of fluctuating up and down. Consistently higher increases also point toward potential HVAC problems.
Unusual Sounds
Any sounds coming from your air conditioner that you would consider out of the ordinary are suspicious. Whether they are quiet, like a humming or occasional clicking, or more obvious, like banging or screeching, all unusual sounds point to air conditioner problems. You may be tempted to ignore unusual AC sounds in hopes that they go away, but it’s better to call for service just to be on the safe side.
Bad Odors
Bad odors coming from your air conditioner can be annoying, but they can also be hazardous. Sometimes your air conditioner absorbs bad odors from around your home and pushes them through the system to blow back out of your air vents again.
But other smells like a musty or damp odor point to mold. A burning smell can indicate electrical problems or something inside of your air conditioner overheating. Just like unusual sounds, any bad odors should be taken seriously.
Don’t waste your time with the run-around. Give the AZ Perfect Comfort team a call to schedule your appointment for an AC installation and let us do it right the first time!