The short answer to this question is between 7 to 12 years. If you are a homeowner that frequently changes your filter and washes your condenser coil. You can make your air conditioning system last up to 15 to 20 years. Of course, there are other preventative maintenance measures that you can take to help prolong your air conditioning system. But for simplicity’s sake, these are the two best preventative maintenance techniques to help keep your air conditioning system running for as long as possible.
What are the signs that I need to change my A/C system?
- It Never Turns Off: Your air conditioning system uses the thermostat in your home to communicate to your system that it has reached the desired set point and it can turn off. This results in the system turning on periodically during the day and night. When your system is constantly on, it can mean that you are losing efficiency in your air conditioning system. Loss of efficiency has symptoms like this and can cause issues for your home.
- Your Electricity Bill Is Higher Than Usual: As stated in reason 1, your unit running throughout the day is typically the culprit for a higher electricity bill. On the peak of Summer, your unit should be turning on and off to reach the desired set point. If your unit is constantly running, it will increase your electricity bill and make your home feel just a little warmer than usual. The best solution is to have window units installed to help your struggling system reach the desired temperature and hopefully lower your electricity bill for the hot summer months.
- There Is Mold: Mold can create a safety hazard for your home, and air conditioning units are prone to be a feeding ground for bacteria growth. With cooler than usual temperatures and a moist atmosphere, mold will have the perfect breeding ground to create havoc in your air conditioning system. Our solution to this problem is to change your air conditioning system and clean your duct work with chemicals to help eliminate the bacteria. This is the best solution to this problem because mold can be difficult to clean and remove from your air conditioning system, and it may grow back even if a small amount is present.
- There Is Water Damage: Water damage can be detrimental to your air conditioning system. Your evaporator coil is the main culprit when it comes to water damage. As the hot ambient air passes through the colder evaporator coil, this creates condensation that is dropped down into the drain pan and released to the outside of your home. Water is bad for your system because it can damage bearings in the system, create mold, rust out metal components, damage duct work, and damage other parts of your home. When you have extensive water damage, rust can form, and it is difficult to remove rust once it damages your air conditioning system. This is why we recommend replacing your entire system with a new one.
- A Major Components Is Damaged Beyond Repair: If any of these expensive items are broken and unrepairable, we recommend replacing your entire system for the warranty and the peace of mind. Here is the list: evaporator coil, compressor, condenser coil, and a large freon leak. These items tend to be the largest expenses when it comes to repairs. With Swift Air, we offer a 30 day warranty on any major repairs, due to the issue of more components around these items failing. When you replace your whole system. We offer a 1-year service warranty and a 10-year parts warranty for Rheem Systems.
Conclusion
As a leading air conditioning company in South Texas, Swift Air has strived to give our customers the best possible answers to questions like these. Our goal is to help our customers make the right decisions for there families. With this information, your should be able to decide if changing your air conditioning system is the best option for you and your family. If you need more information, feel free to contact Swift Air at 361-882-2111. We can send one of our friendly air conditioning technicians to you home and help you with these issues.
