Air conditioners work hard to keep your home cool and comfortable as the temperature outside warms up. This hard work can really take a toll on your unit and results in wear and tear on the unit. Most issues can be identified with a yearly spring clean and check, but what happens when the unit is a little too far gone? How do you know when it’s more cost efficient to buy new than it would be to repair? Here are some tips to help you decide whether to replace or repair.

Cost Difference

The first thing you should consider is the cost of the repair. If the cost difference is small, it’s time to look for newer, more efficient units that will save you money in energy costs in the long run.

Age of the unit

This decision is a fairly easy one if the unit is old, inefficient and expensive to repair, but if the unit is new this becomes a more difficult decision. Weighing your options, consider how long you have had the unit, the cost of the repair and the amount of value you have gotten from the unit and the projected value you still have left to gain.

Faulty Systems

If your unit has been causing headaches from the beginning, it is time to replace. Costly repair after repair won’t lead to anything but frustration and wasted money. Your best option in this situation is scraping your faulty unit and investing in a reliable, efficient system that comes with a scheduled maintenance clean and check to make sure all systems are a go.

Energy Star Efficiency

If you do decide to purchase a new unit, consider its energy star rating and make sure the unit will be a reliable one. For any questions about your AC repair, give Chapman a call and schedule a few quote for air conditioner issues.

Keep an eye on the costs typical for running your HVAC unit. Factor in repairs, energy bills and age of the unit to decide if it is time to upgrade. Ultimately, your unit should be making your home comfortable, if some rooms in the home are too hot or too cold, that is an obvious sign your unit is not working properly and needs some attention.

Have a qualified Chapman Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing, come to your home today to inspect and replace your air filters and to provided home ac repair

After that crazy snow storm and cold snap here in Indianapolis, we all appreciate just how important our furnaces are. Without them humming away, things can get unpleasant in a hurry. So to make sure your furnace is always in tip-top shape, there is one critical thing you must do. Even if you do nothing else for your furnace (except scheduling your annual heating check, of course), make sure that you regularly change your filter.

How often you need to change your filter depends. Some filters need changed once every month. Some can go three, six or even a full 12 months before they need to be replaced. Still others have washable, reusable filters. Check your manufacturer’s instructions to be sure, but change your filter as directed. Here’s why it’s so critical to the health of your furnace and your home:

Dirty Filters Strain Your Furnace

A filter is the gateway between your furnace and the rest of your home. All heated air must pass through that furnace before it reaches your ductwork. When your furnace gets clogged with dust, dirt and other particles, there isn’t as much room for air to flow through. That means the air has to be pushed harder to reach its destination, which in turn means the entire system has to work harder to shove it through the filter. The end result is a higher energy bill and more wear-and-tear on your furnace. In some extreme cases, it can cause your furnace to overheat and even fail entirely. The small investment of buying new filters is always less expensive than buying a whole new furnace.

Dirty Filters Strain Your Lungs

Besides helping your furnace work better, filters help you work better. They screen out dust, pollen and pet hair that can cause allergies, make asthma worse and are just unpleasant to be around. When your filter is clogged, pieces of those allergens can be pushed through into your living space. If you or your children have allergies or other breathing problems, a dirty filter can make breathing much, much more difficult.

If you’re not sure how to change your filter or what sort of replacement filters you need, check with the literature on your furnace, or call us. We’ll be happy to help you take this one crucial step to furnace health.

Chapman Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing, carries a full line of high efficiency furnaces. Contact us to recommend the best services to your home