Should You Repair or Replace Your Air Conditioner?

Figuring out when to repair or replace your air conditioner can be tough.  To begin with, replacing an air conditioner can be pricy, so make sure that your old AC unit is on its last leg before doing so.  To be clear, in most circumstances, an air conditioner can be repaired.

Anything can be repaired, but just like pouring money into an old car-at some point it becomes more financially prudent for you to just replace it with a new one.

In line with this, we’ve written this guide on when to replace an air conditioner, and when to invest money into repairing it. 

To help you make the decision, an HVAC repair company in Dubai gives you key things to consider so that you end up with an AC that meets your needs. 

1.  Energy Bills

When deciding whether to repair or replace your air conditioner, consider this: if you’ve noticed that your energy bills keep rising, but your Electrical Utility Company hasn’t raised the rates then it might be time to replace your air conditioner. 

Recent advances in A/C technology have greatly improved energy efficiency. Energy Star recommends upgrading to an energy-efficient unit if your current central air conditioner is 10 or more years old. 

1. AC Unit Age

When deciding whether to repair or replace your air conditioning unit, the first consideration should be its age. Generally, AC units that are more than 10 years old should be replaced with newer, more efficient models. The reason? Older units tend to run much less efficiently and often have lower Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratios (SEER) than newer models. 

1. AC Unit Efficiency

If your AC unit is ten years old or more, doesn’t cool your home properly and causes your energy bills to be higher than they should be, you probably have an inefficient unit. If this is your problem, consider replacing it. 

1. Cost of Repair

If you can’t make up your mind about whether you should repair or replace your current unit and it’s over the age of 10, buying a new unit might very well be a better investment. AC units will no doubt need repairs every once in a while. However, if your system continuously requires repairs, these can eventually cost more than installing a new unit, making investing in a new unit the wiser choice.

Final Thoughts

It can be hard to make the decision to replace or repair your AC unit. However, in many cases, homeowners call in an HVAC repair company in Dubai to check their units and provide a second opinion. 

A technician can tell you if there’s plenty of life left in your old air conditioning unit or that it’s time to let it go and get a new one. Your HVAC technician may check out your home’s insulation quality, too. You could increase your system’s effectiveness by improving the insulation.

If you start noticing any of these signs above or other “odd” things going on with your HVAC system, contact us to repair or replace your HVAC.