Having an old AC unit in your home means that you are going to have to put a little more effort into maintaining it so that you can eep out as many years as possible before you have to replace it. When your unit is working to keep up with the increasingly hot temperatures outside, it can put a significant strain on the entire system. Some homeowners might make the mistake of skipping maintenance appointments for their aging unit. Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning is here to share some maintenance tips to help them keep their old AC systems going strong.

Maintenance You Don’t Want to Skip on an Aging Unit

When you have an older AC unit, there are some things that you need to do to ensure it is able to run as efficiently as possible. Inefficiency is one of the biggest challenges of having an older system. Here are some maintenance tips to help extend the life of your AC unit:
– Filter Change: The best thing you can do for your older AC unit is to change the filter on a regular schedule. Your unit requires airflow to work properly and efficiently. You should be changing the filter monthly to ensure your older unit has plenty of airflow.
– Routine Maintenance: It might be tempting to skip maintenance on your AC system from time to time. While you might be able to get away with this when you have a newer AC system without any large consequences, you can’t with an older one. Routine maintenance helps you stay on top of any small repairs that need to be done to keep it running as long as possible. It is common, in older units, to have small parts go out here and there. If you don’t replace them right away, those small repairs get much bigger. Sometimes, it can even lead to the need for replacement if neglected.

Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Old AC

If your older AC isn’t working properly and nothing you seem to do helps, it might be time to think about an AC replacement. Here are some of the signs that point to replacement:
– You feel like you are constantly repairing your unit, and the repairs seem to become increasingly expensive.
– There is an increase in your energy bills when you compare them to previous years.
– You have noticed that your AC is making noises that are strange and haven’t been there before.
– The system seems to provide cooling to some parts of the house but not all.

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If you have an older AC and the system seems to be having a hard time keeping up with the cooling demands of your house or requires expensive repairs, you can turn to Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning to replace it with a newer, more efficient unit. We can also handle any repairs that you may have with your current system as well. Call us today!