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Writer's pictureCatherine Macke

End-of-Summer HVAC Concerns: Is it Time to Upgrade Your HVAC System?

Now that it’s coming to the end of summer you may be thinking about whether you should upgrade your HVAC system or not. If you have an issue with the wrong sized unit, excessive maintenance, high energy bills, inefficient cooling, or it’s just the end-of-life of your unit you may want to consider new HVAC options. In this article we’ll break down the different reasons you may want a new HVAC system to guide you in the right direction. 



  1. Frequent Repairs: Did you happen to notice an abnormal amount of repairs needed on your HVAC system this summer? Just like a car there is a timeframe where more repairs are needed, and your system may not be working in top shape. If your HVAC unit has already had all its tune-ups and you're still having issues it may be time to get a new unit entirely. The more repairs needed the more costly it is in the long run. Some repairs may cost half the price of a new system altogether. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a new efficient replacement? One that saves cost on energy bills and keeps your home cool for the next summer season.


  1. Strange Odors and Noises: Are you noticing strange odors or noises from your HVAC unit? If you heard any banging, clanking, or grinding from your HVAC system this summer there could be a serious problem with its internal components. If you smell burning or musty odors this could be a sign of electrical problems or mold growth. All of these signs are potential warnings for a serious failure coming on your unit. If these issues are currently happening it’s important to contact your local registered HVAC representative to investigate what’s wrong. Just be aware you could need an HVAC unit replacement. 


  1. Poor Indoor Air Quality: Have you noticed that over the summer the air quality within your home wasn’t so great? It could have been musty, humid, or dusty. You could have had more allergy symptoms or respiratory health concerns irritated. If you periodically change out your HVAC filters and this issue is still persisting the unit's filtration system could be failing, which means you may need a new unit entirely. 


  1. Inconsistent Temperatures: Has your unit had inconsistent temperatures this summer? Have you had your unit serviced, maintained, and you’ve done everything possible to keep your HVAC system running smoothly, but still have temperature control problems? If your home or space is still not cooling properly and you’ve done everything to keep it working efficiently, it is potentially time for a new HVAC system. The last thing you want is your system to fail when temperatures run hot again. Not having a properly working unit is not only uncomfortable but can be dangerous in extreme weather.


  1. Rising Energy Bills: Have you had abnormally high energy bills this summer? If you’ve done everything to keep your energy bills low, you used your HVAC system efficiently, and your bills are still really high you may need a new unit. A new unit will save you on long-term energy costs while working efficiently at cooling your space. 


  1. Unit’s End-of-Life: Each unit has a specific lifespan as stated in the warranty. You may notice that around this time your unit isn’t working as great, needs constant tune-ups, doesn’t maintain cooling great, etc. If your unit is at the end of its lifespan. Then you will need to contact your local registered HVAC representative to give you options for an upgrade. 


Conclusion

With all these concerns in mind you may be struggling to consider making the decision to get a new unit. Upgrading to a new system is an investment, and can seem costly upfront. To ease your concerns we want you to be aware that there are financing options available. At Air-Mart AC & Heating we offer payments through Synchrony and know that local banks have loans available to ease costs. If you are not local to East Texas and want to get a new unit you can talk to your local banks to see what options are available to you or talk with your local HVAC representative.


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