{"id":1914,"date":"2019-06-24T11:00:40","date_gmt":"2019-06-24T15:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dbheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/?p=1914"},"modified":"2019-06-19T12:29:20","modified_gmt":"2019-06-19T16:29:20","slug":"signs-ac-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dbheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/air-conditioning\/signs-ac-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs You Can Use an AC Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"old-air-conditioner\"Are you wondering if it\u2019s about time to replace your air conditioner? If you\u2019re at this point, chances are it couldn\u2019t hurt. You\u2019ll have a lot of considerations to make\u2014do you want the same type of system? Perhaps you want to get rid of the ductwork in your attic and have a ductless HVAC system installed instead. Or maybe you want to switch out your central AC and furnace for a year-round heat pump.<\/p>\n

Regardless of what you decide, we are your trusted resource for professional air conditioning services<\/a>. In the meantime, we encourage you to think about the signs your air conditioner is showing that might indicate it\u2019s ready for an upgrade. We\u2019ve highlighted some of the main ones below.<\/p>\n

Your Air Conditioner Is Old<\/h2>\n

No machine or important appliance lasts forever, and unfortunately your air conditioner is no exception to this rule. Sure, routine maintenance will help get it through its entire lifespan. But, air conditioners are designed to last about 10\u201315 years. If yours is older than 15 years, that alone may be a good enough reason to start considering an AC replacement and upgrade.<\/p>\n

Your Cooling Bills Are Too High<\/h2>\n

We get it, this is a bit subjective. What\u2019s \u201ctoo high?\u201d<\/p>\n

Well, compare your current bills to your energy bills this time last year. How different are they? There shouldn\u2019t be a huge <\/em>discrepancy. We\u2019d also encourage you to talk to your neighbors to see how much they\u2019re paying comparatively. If you\u2019re paying much more than them, it can be a sign that your cooling system is no longer working efficiently, and it could be time for a new one.<\/p>\n

Your Repair Needs Are Frequent and Costly<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s okay if you need a repair every now and then. In fact, it\u2019s not rare for an AC system to need a component replaced or fixed once every few years. You should be worried, however, if you\u2019re making repair calls a few times <\/em>each year.<\/p>\n

At some point, you\u2019ll need to decide if it makes more economical sense to get repairs done, or to replace the system entirely. As a general rule of thumb, if your next repair or set of repairs is going to cost you more than what the system is worth, then it\u2019s almost always a good idea to replace it.<\/p>\n

You Want a High Efficiency System!<\/h2>\n

Sometimes, the only reason you need to upgrade to a new air conditioner is because you want <\/em>to. As we mentioned above, you may decide you don\u2019t want to deal with ductwork anymore. This means it would be a good idea to consider a ductless system.<\/p>\n

Or perhaps your furnace is about ready to call it quits and you want something that heats more efficiently. A heat pump makes a great option, as it serves as both a heater and <\/em>air conditioner. Whatever you decide, our team is here to help.<\/p>\n

DB Heating & Cooling, Inc serves the heating and cooling needs of customers throughout Rockland County, NY as well as Bergen County, NJ and the surrounding communities. You can count on us for expert services. Contact us<\/a> today!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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