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Tuesday, January 8, 2013
When Is My HVAC System Too Old To Repair?
The title of this post is probably one of the most frequently asked questions by customers to their heating and air conditioning service providers. It's definitely a fair question, where does one draw the line on repair costs? How long should a heating and a/c unit last these days? Well, the general rule of thumb is no major repairs(compressor replacement, evaporator / condenser coil replacement, blower motor assy. replacement, etc...) after about 10 years from the date of install. That comes from nationwide, not just from Environmental Heating & Air of NC. Most of the major manufacturers state that the life expectancy of units today is around 11-13 years. Nowadays, 10 year parts warranties generally come standard on new systems. HUGE factors that will determine the life of a new heating and air conditioning system are the quality of install and regular maintenance. As I've stated before, it doesn't matter if you purchase the best, most efficient unit possible, it will mean nothing if not installed properly and then maintained at regular intervals. These units will only give back the quality you put in to their upkeep and care. That means, on your part, at least keeping filters changed and hedges trimmed back from your outdoor a/c condensing unit(s) for proper air flow. The best possible thing to do is to sign up for a Preventative Maintenance program, like the one offered from Environmental Heating & Air of NC. That being said, a minor service call here or there over the years may be expected. No matter what, they are mechanical items and slight malfunctions are possible like with any car or appliance. We've anticipated as much, Environmental Heating & Air of NC has included in the Preventative Maintenance plan a 10% discount on service calls for the contract year. Hopefully, this will give you a little bit better idea when pondering what to do with your home's heating and a/c system(s). Please give us a call if you have any questions and/or are in need of a service, thanks!
-Nickadeemus
www.enviro-nc.com
919-535-8422
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