Do You Intend to Replace Your Outdated Air Conditioner?
Could It Be Leaking Refrigerant?
The hot days of summer are just around the corner, now's the time to be thinking about your family's comfort during the hot, humid months ahead. Don't wait until peak season when your house just won't cool off, and you find yourself calling a service technician to come to repair your old air conditioning system.
Are you adding refrigerant every year?
If your unit uses R22 (Freon), you need to know that after January 1, 2020, systems that use R22 have become obsolete and cannot be repaired if the repair includes adding refrigerant.
(The EPA has ruled that R22 refrigerant will become illegal in the US on January 1, 2020. After the phase-out date, R22 refrigerant can no longer be manufactured or imported due to its harmful effects on the ozone layer.)
If your unit is newer and doesn't use Freon but has a refrigerant leak, you may be trying to decide how long you can get by before you’ll have to invest in a new system. Adding refrigerant can get expensive, depending on how much is leaked each year. The bad news is that it will get more costly each year.
Ultimately this question of replacement versus repair is best answered by a qualified contractor such as Adam’s Air.
Some general rules can help guide your conversation. Depending on the age, how often your system runs, and where you live, you could be better off replacing rather than repairing it.
If the problem is something simple and inexpensive like a failed part, you are much better off repairing it. But if there is a refrigerant leak or the compressor needs to be replaced, you should weigh the cost-benefit options of replacing the whole system versus paying for costly repairs.
Our factory-trained and certified technicians can help you with this decision and any other problems, questions, or concerns that you have about your air conditioning system. We repair all makes and models.
If you haven't had your cooling system checked this year, don't delay. Adam’s Air can clean and check your equipment and detect any problems before they become big issues. Contact us today for a healthier, more comfortable home. Adam’s Air is a licensed HVAC contractor ensuring homeowners' comfort since 2006. When your system is running smoothly, you can be confident that your family is breathing safe, clean, comfortable air. Call us today, to learn more.
