Katy AC Installation Pointers for Homeowners
As summer draws to a close, it is a good time to assess the health of your residential air conditioner. This assessment can determine whether the system is functioning properly, needs repairs, or needs to be replaced. If repairs or a Katy AC Installation are needed, the break between cooling seasons will give adequate time to make the necessary changes.
What should determine whether an air conditioning system will be repaired or replaced? Here are seven indicators to help a homeowner make this decision.
The Age of the System
Mechanical building systems, unfortunately, have a limited useful life. The range for the average HVAC system is between 15 to 20 years; completing annual professional maintenance can add another 5 years to most systems. If several of the indicators on this list are coupled with an aging system, replacement should be a serious consideration.
R-22 Use
Air conditioner and heat pump systems use refrigerant gas of various chemical formulas. Certain formulas have been determined to be harmful to the ozone layer of the earth and have been prohibited from use. R-22 is one of those harmful formulas, and in 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency developed a plan to phase out R-22 use. R-22 is no longer being produced, so the available supply is dwindling. This is making R-22 prohibitively expensive to replace during repairs and recharging. Soon the supply will run out.
Frequent Repairs
An aging system can be expected to need occasional repairs, but when the frequency and expense of repairs increase rapidly, this is a good indication that Katy AC Installation is imminent. Remember to add the cost of repairs—they accumulate quickly.
Poor Efficiency
Each year, an HVAC can be expected to lose efficiency, but after several years, the loss of efficiency becomes noticeable on the utility bill. The improved technology of a new system can make a new HVAC system significantly more efficient—enough to notice on the utility bill.
Poor Performance
The HVAC system is designed to heat, cool, clean, and move the air effectively throughout the home. It also removes moisture from the air. These tasks are accomplished to make the home more comfortable, healthy, and safe. When the system cannot complete these functions to the satisfaction of the family, it is a good indicator that a replacement will need to be made soon.
Poor Air Quality
The air filter is the primary cleaning agent for indoor air, but removing humidity also prevents mold and mildew blooms. Poor performance, resulting in poor indoor air quality, may be indicated by noticeable increases in dust on surfaces or a sticky feel on skin and furniture surfaces. (These indicators can be hazardous to family health, so do not ignore them).
Unusual Smells and Sounds
Normally, the HVAC system anonymously runs in the background of the family schedule with few sensory markers beyond the breeze from supply vents. When the HVAC operation becomes noticeable, with unusual grinding, buzzing, or bumping noises, this is not good. When the air smells musty or has an odd odor, it indicates the system is not functioning properly.
Any one of these indicators is not sufficient information to make a clear determination concerning Katy AC Installation. However, a combination of these indicators and the number of indicators together should be sufficient information to help a homeowner decide.
Katy AC Installation Experts are Just a Phone Call Away
Schedule your Katy AC Installation consultation by calling All Cool AC & Heating at 281-238-9292 or contact us via email and let our NATE-certified Katy AC Installation technicians put their experience to work for you.