Although the Twin Cities area is typically known for its relatively mild summers, the high rates of humidity can make an 80 degree day feel much hotter. If you’re lucky enough to own property in this beautiful region of the country, then you know that after a long, sweaty afternoon on the lake, there’s nothing quite as wonderful as the feeling of stepping inside your well air conditioned home. However, if your air conditioning system is on the brink of failure, reprieve from the humidity may be long hours – or days – away.
Luckily for you, catching air conditioning issues before your unit has completely died will allow you to handle a repair or
replacement without experiencing long periods of discomfort. Here are a few ways that you can tell whether your air conditioner is close to expiration:
Your energy usage has increased drastically. One of the key indicators that something is amiss within your air conditioning is that it has begun to lose efficiency. Older air conditioners are not as equipped for energy conservation as newer Energy Star-certified models, but they become especially poor right before the end. Higher utility bills are a great way to identify this issue.
You have experienced numerous repairs. Every air conditioner requires routine maintenance, but if the cost of your annual repairs has begun to outweigh the cost of the unit itself, it’s time for an air conditioning upgrade. Although one repair is likely much less expensive than an entirely new system, paying for multiple repairs over the course of a few years eventually will become a situation of throwing good money after bad.
Your house feels like a sauna. Sure, Minnesota is known for its humid summers – but your home shouldn’t feel like a steam room. A poorly functioning air conditioner will not only leave your living space feeling warmer, but it can also contribute to the humidity.
If you have experienced any of the above issues, it’s time to call upon the experts. To learn more about A/C replacement, or for other home comfort concerns, please contact us at Marsh Heating & Air Conditioning today.
Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about air conditioning and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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