Replacing and Repairing Your Air Conditioning Unit

If you are living in a country where it is always warm and humid, having a dependable air conditioning unit is a must. Because of the heat, you will usually need to run your air conditioner continuously - for many hours every day. When your air conditioning unit takes a beating like this, it is a matter of time when you need to replace or repair it.

As your air conditioning unit ages, there will come a time when you need to replace it with a new unit. When it comes to replacing an old unit with a new one, people have different views about it. Some people think that an air conditioning unit should last for at least 8 years before they think it is time to replace it with a new unit. On the other hand, some people think that it should last for at least 12 years. My advice to you is to change your unit every 8 years. When your unit is more than 8 years old, it is not worth it to repair it because the cost of repairing will be very high. When your unit is too old, it is very difficult to replace the faulty parts, which increases the cost of repair.

Another reason why you need to replace or repair your old unit is to increase its efficiency. Do you know that by increasing its efficiency, you can lower your utility bills by at least 30%? When you do not maintain your air conditioning unit regularly or still use it when it is faulty, it will use up more power and increase your utility bills. Therefore, if you want to cut your utility bills, make sure you maintain the unit regularly to make it work efficiently.

The best way to find out when is the right time to replace your unit is to examine how often the unit breaks down. If it breaks down once every month, I strongly believe that it is the right time to replace it with a new unit. Don't bother spending money to repair it as you will save more buying a new one.

When you decide to buy a new unit, make sure you do a thorough research first. Go online or browse through your local directory like Yellow Pages to look for a few reliable air conditioning contractors. Visit their websites and look at the brands that they carry. Once you have shortlisted a few companies, call them and ask for quotations. Compare the quotes and choose one that fits your budget.