If you’ve been thinking about investing in an air conditioner, you may be putting off the decision. After all, buying a new A/C is a major investment that requires ample research. Here are three key reasons why procrastination may not be the best idea:
- You may be wasting money while you wait to upgrade your old A/C. Old air conditioners generally have quite low SEER numbers. The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio tells how well an A/C or heat pump converts electricity into cooling during a typical cooling season. If you replace your old SEER 10 A/C, for example, with a high-efficiency SEER 16 unit, you’ll begin earning your money back in lower energy bills immediately. That high-SEER cooling system may also make you eligible for a $300 federal tax credit, which can make the purchase even more affordable.
- Putting off buying a new air conditioner may be affecting your quality of life – and your health. Not having an effective cooling system in your home can put you at risk of overheating on very hot days. This can be especially dangerous for the elderly and for children. Older cooling systems also often have a difficult time controlling humidity in your home, which can raise health concerns related to mold and mildew.
- Putting off replacing your air conditioner likely will mean increasing maintenance and repair costs on your older cooling system. At some point, it no longer makes sense throwing good money after bad with a malfunctioning A/C. Your new air conditioner will be under warranty and less likely to break down.
Marsh Heating & Air Conditioning has been helping customers in the Twin Cities Metro area with their cooling systems since 1974. If you want a new air conditioning system or just have questions, we are always available to help.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about air conditioners and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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