air condition hints

This blog is to help home owners with simple and useful tips on how to prolong the life of your heating and air conditioner plus ways to save money while using your system.

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Sunday, May 15, 2005

When should I replace my system?

Customers ask me this question alot. If your system is 10 yrs. old or older it would be in your best interest to start planning to replace it. I replaced three outdoor units in the past 10 days. For a one man shop this is alot of units in a short span of time.
Two of the units were 14 yrs. old and the third was only 7 yrs. old,but it is located near the beach and was badly rusted.

In January 2006 the manufactures will be producing units at 13 seer and higher, so expect higher prices when you go to replace your system. The 10 & 12 seer units will only be around until the inventory are used up. Remember to get the savings from these higher efficient units you will need to replace your indoor unit in most cases. Get at least 2 or 3 quotes and go with who you feel comfortable with, if you do not have a regular service company that you use ask friends & family who they use.