7 Signs That You Might Need a New Air Conditioner

Your home's air conditioner should always be in working order so that it can cool your home on the hottest days. On hot summer nights, you will also be able to rest more comfortably if your air conditioner is up to standard.

As air conditioners age, they often start to lose their cooling power and sometimes experience other problems that interfere with their performance. You might also have a faulty air conditioner with flaws in its design, and replacing the unit may be the only feasible solution. Explore a few signs that you need to replace your air conditioner.

1. No Cold Air

An obvious sign of a failing air conditioner is a lack of cold air from the unit. The air coming from the air conditioner may be room temperature or even hot. The lack of cold air could be related to the thermostat setting, dirty coils, or other issues that are easy to fix, but you might need to replace your air conditioner if the issue is not resolvable with a simple repair or system modification.

2. Leaking AC

While most problems that cause air conditioners to leak water are easy to fix, your unit could have a more serious problem. If unclogging the condensate drain line, replacing the drip pan, or doing other conservative measures are not enough to stop the leakage, your air conditioner could be damaged beyond repair and need a replacement.

3. Humid Indoor Air

Your air conditioner should be able to lower much of the humidity in the air. If the indoor air still feels humid even after you have had your air conditioner on for a while, you could have a leak in a duct or an evaporator coil problem. Your air conditioner might also be too small or too big for your home, and HVAC professionals can put in a new one that is sized correctly.

4. Extra Dirt and Dust

Your air conditioner might make your home much dirtier and dustier than normal. This often indicates a problem with the unit. More dust and dirt can accumulate if the air conditioner is not able to regulate humidity levels sufficiently. A duct leak is also sometimes the source of the problem. Older air conditioners can additionally emit more dirt and dust.

5. Old Age

Some home air conditioners can last as long as 15 years, but a window unit may only last you eight to 10 years before it needs replacing. An air conditioner that is past its prime could suddenly stop working altogether, and this could be very inconvenient and even dangerous on extremely hot days.

6. Constant Repairs

You might think that you save money by repairing your air conditioner every time something goes wrong, but you could end up spending a lot more on the repair work if it regularly happens. A new air conditioner could save you the money that you would need to continually invest into fixing your current unit.

7. Unusually High Utility Bills

A bad air conditioner often uses more energy than what has normally required to cool the inside of a home. Your air conditioner could waste energy and increase your utility costs because of mechanical problems or the fact that it is too big for your home. You might also consider getting a new energy-efficient unit that still does its job properly while running on less energy.

You can put an end to many of your air conditioner challenges by getting a new one that performs at its best. If you are ready for a new air conditioner, contact Air Force Mechanical to schedule a time to install your new one.