Beat the Heat with AC Replacement
Summertime means high heat and even higher cooling bills. The soaring thermometer sends people running inside to soak up the comfortable, conditioned air. For homeowners operating on an old system, however, they may find that high bills or an inefficient system make running the AC a losing proposition.
To protect the sanctuary that is the home, consider AC replacement to ensure that bills stay low and homes stay comfortable.
Higher Efficiency= Lower Costs
Saving money should be at the top of everyone’s to-do list. Owning a home can be expensive, so it is crucial that homeowners do everything they can to reduce the monthly costs of living in a home. Reducing heating and cooling costs is an excellent way to stop spending unnecessary money. AC replacement is a great way to start saving money on cooling bills. As older units age, they lose efficiency, allowing them to require more power to do the same work. This drives up cooling costs. A new AC unit alone will go a long way towards reducing cooling bills.
To double up on savings, homeowners should look for energy-efficient AC models to install. The SEER rating system allows homeowners to assess the long-term costs of running an AC quickly. When shopping around, look for higher SEER numbers to ensure that cooling costs will be reduced with AC replacement.
Save Money on Repairs
One of the most obvious signs that an AC replacement needs to happen is high repair costs. As a normal AC unit ages, it becomes more likely that its parts will begin to fail. As each part fails, it puts more stress on the other components of the AC and makes it more likely that they will fail. Eventually, it makes more sense to replace the whole unit and start over with a fresh new warranty.
Some of the signs that an air conditioner replacement is necessary are:
- Age of the current unit nearing 20 years
- Long cycles
- High humidity indoors
- High operating costs
- Numerous repairs
- Unusual noises
Opting for an AC replacement can give a new lease on the life of air conditioning equipment and reduce repair bills to zero for years to come.
Verify Proper Size of the AC Unit
One of the crucial steps in an AC replacement or installation is verifying the proper size of the unit. Installing a properly sized AC unit will dictate things like:
- How often the system cycles
- How long the system runs per cycle
- Total cooling power
- Utility usage
- Humidity levels
When AC systems are improperly sized, it can lead to unnecessary high bills and overly humid or dry air. During an AC replacement, some of the main things considered are renovations that have been done to the house.
New insulation, room additions, and upgrading windows all impact how big the AC system needs to be. An AC replacement specialist can help determine the perfect size so that money isn’t wasted needlessly and the home stays comfortable year-round.
About John Henry's Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning
For over 20 years, John Henry's Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning have served the Lincoln area. With more than 70 employees, they have the knowledge and manpower to offer solutions to any air conditioner problem. Their award-winning service and flat-rate pricing keep their customers coming back for all of their AC replacement and heating needs.
