Clayton-Englewood Heating & Cooling

Warning signs it might be time for a new AC

Warning signs it might be time for a new AC

During the summertime, when it’s hot and humid outside, our air conditioners become vital lifelines.

If you’re like anyone else in Ohio, you and your loved ones rely on your air conditioning system to keep your home cool throughout the hot summers each year. Unfortunately as the years go by and wear and tear accumulates, your air conditioner begins to lose its effectiveness.

When this happens, knowing when to replace is as essential as knowing when to cut your losses.

With this in mind, our professionals here at Clayton-Englewood Heating & Cooling put together a list of warning signs that it might be time to replace your air conditioner.

Age of AC Unit

When an air conditioner ages, it is best to consider investing in newer equipment before you end up throwing money away keeping one in commission that will need to be replaced anyway. Like almost any other home appliance, centralized air systems have a life expectancy. Most properly maintained units last around a decade. This number is an average. Nevertheless, it is always best to have a professional look before further problems arise.

Frequent Repairs

While almost all air conditioners experience their fair share of problems over time, if you find yourself calling for repairs more often, it is more than likely time to invest in newer equipment. The money being spent on repairing your older equipment could be used to invest in a new AC. As we’ve noted, they’ll need to be replaced sooner or later.

Warmer Air & Airflow Problems

If your home’s air conditioner is blowing warmer air or not blowing air at all, this could be a major sign of a need for repair or replacement of your current equipment. At home, try cleaning or replacing your air filters before calling the professionals. If you’re still experiencing issues, it could be a problem with your AC’s compressor or something bigger could be occurring.