{"id":449,"date":"2020-08-03T11:00:05","date_gmt":"2020-08-03T16:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.robertsheating.com\/blog\/?p=449"},"modified":"2020-07-31T16:42:06","modified_gmt":"2020-07-31T21:42:06","slug":"should-you-replace-your-ac-lets-find-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.robertsheating.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/should-you-replace-your-ac-lets-find-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Replace Your AC? Let&#8217;s Find Out"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/www.robertsheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/AC-Plants-300x236.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.robertsheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/AC-Plants-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.robertsheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/AC-Plants-1024x807.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.robertsheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/AC-Plants-768x605.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.robertsheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/AC-Plants-1536x1211.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.robertsheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/AC-Plants.jpg 1827w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We don&#8217;t mean to toot our own horn or anything, but we&#8217;re specialists at this kind of thing. Deciding whether to repair or replace your aging air conditioner can be a conundrum for so many homeowners. With the number of vicious salesmen that will try to sell you a brand new system <em>regardless<\/em> of the condition your current AC is in, it&#8217;s a difficult subject to approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our philosophy is more customer-focused than that. You shouldn&#8217;t have to purchase an <a href=\"\/hvac\/air-conditioning\/installation-replacement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"AC replacement in Winnetka, IL (opens in a new tab)\">AC replacement in Winnetka, IL<\/a> we believe it&#8217;s the right course of action for your budget and your comfort. If repairs can do the job now, we won&#8217;t push you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, it&#8217;s important to figure out just <em>when<\/em> an air conditioner replacement is necessary and when it&#8217;s not. Keep reading, as we parse through the details and figure out what type of service you&#8217;ll require.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Repair or Replace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That is the question! If your air conditioner is having some out of the ordinary trouble, then a repair is usually the right path to take. AC systems require repairs a few times in their lifespans, so that shouldn&#8217;t be alarming. However, when problems begin to compound, or the system grows old, it&#8217;s efficiency and effectiveness will begin to wane. This is unavoidable <em>regardless<\/em> of how much the system is repaired. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;d like to talk about when you should start investing in a replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Age.<\/strong> Air conditioners are only supposed to last between 10-15 years. If your system is around that age and showing signs of a problem, then consider a replacement. Paying for repairs on a system this old is like putting a bandaid on a broken bone. You&#8217;re going to need a more comprehensive and long-term solution in the near future.<\/li><li><strong>Frequent Repairs<\/strong>. Repairs should only be necessary a few times during the ownership of an air conditioner. If you&#8217;re calling our team multiple times a year, chances are there&#8217;s something a lot worse going on in your system. Consider having it replaced to correct this issue and make your life easier!<\/li><li><strong>Low Efficiency.<\/strong> Air conditioners should have a steady energy-efficiency throughout their lifespan. The moment the system ages between 10-15 years old, all bets are off. You could see efficiency drop off dramatically when the unit encounters a problem or gets too old. Having it replaced can be a good way to mitigate this in the future.<\/li><li><strong>Expensive Repairs.<\/strong> We use a general rule of thumb when it comes to AC replacement. If a prospective set of repairs costs half as much or more than the cost of a replacement system, it&#8217;s always more cost-effective to go with the replacement.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enjoy Peace of Mind. Call Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AC replacements do a good job of making your life a lot easier. They&#8217;re long-term solutions that give you a fresh, efficient start to your life. Sometimes trying to fix the same air conditioner over and over again can be maddening. A replacement can have those worries gone in an instant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you call our team of professionals to have the job done right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>The team at Roberts Heating &amp; Air Conditioning, Inc. knows exactly how to replace a faulty air conditioner. <a href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Call us today for expert services. 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