How to know when is the perfect time for replacement of an air conditioner

The winter days have passed and now spring is knocking on the door. All the time one is feeling trouble free about each and everything. The mild and soothing air is blowing and fresh smell of flowers is reaching homes. But  hold a bit have one checked its old air conditioner? Is it running properly as after a few days only it will be needed immensely for taking a respite from hot and humid climate. If the answer is affirmative then there is no more problem knocking on the door. But what if the air conditioner is not running at all or is broken down. How does one know that the time for replacement of air conditioner has arrived ?

When last time the air conditioner machine was used have anybody noticed any trouble with it. Or else saw some trouble before packing it in winter times and thought that it will be dealt when time will come. But now checking the machine shows that it has run past its time or else needs immediate repair and which if not taken with enough seriousness then the problem can  cause replacement of air conditioners.

The first and immediate action that is to be taken is to check with the recharging of central air conditioner. This can prove a respite from replacing of an air conditioner, if the machine is less than 10 years old and has not had any major repair before. If the case is not such than repairing the refrigerant is not a good idea as its cost mounts up depending on the age of the machine and ultimately one have to go for a new one. So, better to replace the machine before hand only rather than adding up the double amount of money for repair and replacement.

How can one ascertain that the air conditioner that is running is now not good for anything ad its better to go for the replacement of  the air conditioner with a new machine?  The answer not simple but is not hard also to understand.  In any type of machine especially those which needs to fill up air or gas such as AC’s or refrigerator those life cycle goes down with time and age. So, naturally pouring a lot of money to fill the refrigerant is not worthwhile.

May be one feels that its longevity can be achieved but if notice is taken then one can see that the electricity bills go upward. Hence with the repair bills the high electricity consumption is  now added one doesn't get the desirable effect of the old and repaired machine as it was thought so. Naturally one could have bought a new air conditioner with the money that has gone down the drain in repair and electricity bills.

Nowadays new air conditioner offers energy saving in the form of green technologies. This is very essential not just for showcasing a new term but for the practical sense as it has a direct and immediate impact on the electricity bills. The older air conditioner machines take more time than it actually needs for the cooling effect and so every time it is turned on more and more electricity or energy is wasted. But the if a replacement of air conditioner is done in time with a new one than the impact of low usage of electricity consumption will be felt immediately.

 

The common man when buys some machine from the market its seen as a long term investment for them. So, comfort if hampers a little bit then they go for repair and as there are numerous repair centers then its not such a big deal for them to grab it. But if accountability is to be taken into then the investment increases day by day with added amount of repairing and extra electricity bills. This added amount of investment in a purchase can be brought down if timely replacement of that broken machine is dealt with. A small time  repair is perfectly required and needed but not when it comes to costly parts or fully hauling the machine. Then the only solution is going for replacement rather than repair and more so in an air conditioner. The best and only option for a smart consumer can be replacement of air conditioner for energy, money and time saving rather than blocking them.

About The Author:-

Smith Walker is Air conditioning Consultant in California. He has 6+ Years of experience as Home Improvement Consultant and has worked with many Firms in California. Right now he is working with One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating in Los Angeles, CA.