How do we talk about air conditioner replacement without going through a stressful experience? Honestly, hearing the word “replacement” is enough to get a homeowner or a potential customer to immediately start thinking about their financial future–and that’s for good reason. System replacements can be expensive and oftentimes are purchased at inconvenient times or during the year when you weren’t expecting it.
For many customers going through medical expenses, paying for student loans, or even getting ready to welcome a new baby, adding a new expense on top of this can feel mortifying. But we’re here to help.
Let’s talk about ways to tell when you’re nearing AC replacement in St. Petersburg so you can be better prepared. And let’s also work to make this process as easy and affordable as possible.
Starting With the Basics
Let’s start with some basic tips about AC replacement. For anyone with an air conditioner, these tips are useful no matter what stage of life your system is in. Knowing about when your air conditioner might need to be replaced can help you ready yourself for an expensive purchase in the future.
- The 10-15 year lifespan. Almost all air conditioners are designed to last between 10-15 years in age. It’s just not very cost-effective to create an air conditioner that lasts longer than this, and even if they do, certain components still wear down no matter what. Knowing this, though, can help you and your family prepare. If your air conditioner is this old or is approaching this age, you can start saving money for the inevitable purchase of a replacement.
- Efficiency improvements. Newer air conditioners run more efficiently than older air conditioners–sometimes with huge leaps in efficiency. This equates to less money you spend on a regular basis, especially if energy prices start going up during difficult years or when the power grid fluctuates. By upgrading your air conditioner to a more efficient one, you could spend more money now for savings in the future.
- Expensive repairs and frequent fixes. If a repair seems too expensive and your system is nearing its 10 year birthday, replacement just might be a more cost-effective option. Think about this when you’ve got some time. Also, frequent repairs for an aging system are almost always going to make you lose money. It might just be $500 here or there, but that adds up quickly. Instead, purchase a replacement when you get the signal that your system is running into recurring problems.
How to Prepare for Replacement
Sometimes, replacement might surprise you and cause an incredible amount of stress. Here are a few ways to manage this experience.
- Check for promotions. Part of why we’re St. Petersburg’s premier HVAC provider is because we offer customers unparalleled promotions for AC installation. Check our website to see if any of these promotions can be helpful to you.
- Rebates and tax credits. There are some major tax credits and rebates you can take advantage of when investing in a high-efficiency AC. Our technicians can walk you through qualification.
- Financing options. We also offer a wide variety of financing and payment options for customers who are on a tight budget. Not everyone can afford a new AC replacement right now, but everyone deserves comfort in our opinion.
When it comes to AC replacement, I’m your guy. Schedule an appointment today with The A/C Guy of Tampa Bay Inc.