Sometimes Repair Isn't The Cheapest A/C Option: How To Know

Not only does a new air conditioner save you money on repair costs, it also helps you slash your home's energy consumption. The systems made today are far more efficient than the ones that were being produced even a few years back, and this alone can save you hundreds of dollars per year. Though repair is typically the less expensive option in terms of up-front money outlay, older units that need frequent repairs will drain your wallet more over the long term than purchasing a newer, more energy-efficient HVAC system.

If you're in a "repair or replace" dilemma with your air conditioning, here are some signs that getting new components installed is a better idea than repairing your current unit:
•   Certain rooms in your home get too hot or cold, or don't get warm or cool enough.
•   Humidity is a problem in your home; it gets too dry in winter and too moist in summer.
•   You notice more dust in your home than you used to.
•   Your HVAC system makes clanging, banging or whirring noises during operation.
•   Energy consumption is rising, even though you're not heating or cooling your home beyond your usual levels.
•   It takes longer for your home to warm up or cool down when you run your heater or air conditioner.
Also, any air conditioning system that is more than 10 years old is a candidate for replacement. In most cases, it's simply not worth the hassle and expense of continually fixing aging equipment.

At Comfort Services, we're happy to help customers in the Columbia and Lexington areas of South Carolina solve their "repair or replace" dilemmas with friendly advice, expert service and top-of-the-line products. Give us a call if you're wondering whether it's better to fix your old system or invest in a new one.