While every cooling system is efference, a system that receives official maintenance & typical care can be expected to last someplace from fifteen to twenty years, however, in areas with a tropical temperature, where the cooling system operates for more than fifty percent of the year, the machine may wear out more hastily, it can be tempting to rely on a system beyond its effective lifespan! Rather than saving currency by keeping an outdated cooling unit, the greater option of repairs & higher running costs can hastily add up to a higher investment! Older systems often don’t achieve as high of a SEER rating & diminish in efficiency over the years… An indication that it’s time to substitute the cooling machine is a rise in quarterly electric bills.
- Also frequent service requirements.
If there is a higher concentration of contaminants such as dust or mold spores circulating in the breathing air, it’s a nice reason to consider a new system, and despite official upkeep, the inner workings can become degraded & a source of polluted air quality. An older cooling system sometimes is the cause behind headaches, congestion & flu-like systems! There is the potential of musty stinks coming from the vents! Louder operational sounds are another sign of system failure; Because the machine is producing less cooled air, it needs to labor harder & run longer to achieve the thermostat setting. It may struggle to provide a comfortable living environment on especially overheated afternoons. An older system might struggle to handle excess humidity. Rather than wait for the cooling system to fail when it’s working at max capacity & needed the most, it’s smarter to be proactive, then scheduling cooling system substitutement in the Springtime or fall allows time to shop around & a more convenient process.