At first thought, you might be wondering why in the world you need to know how old your AC is? It’s a valid question. The age of your AC is an important piece of information primarily, because that is going to determine when you need to replace it with a newer one. There are several factors that are considered when replacing your AC, but the age of the system is going to be a large determining factor. LV Heating & Cooling is here to walk you through the process of determining the age of your system and share some other tips for AC replacement.
Determining the Age of Your AC System
Like mentioned above, there are several factors that determine AC replacement and when the right time is. One of the biggest ones is the age of the system, though. Most people can plan to get 15-20 years out of their unit before they have to replace it with a new one. However, that will largely depend on how well the unit has been maintained. If you haven’t done much to maintain your system, you aren’t going to have a system that lasts as long. Here is the best way to find out how old your unit is:
– Manufacturer Label: The treasure trove of information for your unit is going to be found on the manufacturer label. This is usually on the outside, in the back or on the inside of the access panel.
– Serial Number: The serial number is usually where you will be able to find out the age of the unit. If you are having a difficult time understanding the way the serial number works, you can google it to help you decode it.
– Warranty Information/Manual: There is a user manual as well as warranty information that can also help you find out exactly how old your unit is.
Signs You Need an AC Replacement
There are several other signs your system needs to be replaced as well.
– Repairs: You don’t want to be repairing your system constantly. As it gets older, you need to weight the cost of the repair as well. You don’t want to dump a thousand dollars into a unit that will need to be replaced soon, regardless.
– Energy Bills: Another sign is high energy bills. As your unit gets older, it will become less and less efficient. This means it will cost more for you to run.
– Discomfort: If you have noticed that you simply aren’t as comfortable as you used to be; this is another sign that your system is having a difficult time keeping up.
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If you need an AC replacement, you can turn to LV Heating & Cooling to help you get set up with a new AC. We will make sure installation is done properly and that you’re all set for a cool summer. Call us today!
