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When to Replace Your Air Conditioner – Key Warning Signs and Professional Help

When to Replace Your Air Conditioner – Key Warning Signs and Professional Help


Dear Evansville residents, welcome to Lappe Heating & Air Company! We understand that keeping your cool when the summer heat of Indiana sets in is essential. Of course, there's always that moment when the air conditioning suddenly starts to act like an insubordinate old fan rather than a machine of comfort. Replacing your air conditioner is a big decision that can save you money, stress, and sweaty summer nights. Walking through the most significant warning signs for when it might be time for a new unit and how to call in the pros (that's us!) is always smart.

 

  • Your AC System Is 10–15 Years Old
    Lifespan isn't limited to a man's life but, in the end, will likely spell out the air-conditioning unit. Most systems live out about 10 to 15 years. If your air conditioner is past this age limit or perhaps blowing out birthday candles, the time has come for it to start planning its retirement. The latest appliances are energy efficient and do not require cooling your home with much effort.

 

  • Your Unit Still Uses R-22 Refrigerant

If your system uses R-22 (aka Freon), it has become outdated. You will be spending more on maintenance than using it. This refrigerant has also been phased out due to environmental impacts. Leaving all these aside, you should replace your AC system with a new model using environmentally friendly refrigerant to save on your budget and the planet.

 

  • You Are Spending a Lot of Money On Repairs

It seems cheaper to fix that air conditioning unit. But if you have to call us or anyone else every summer (or worse, you have to call more than once in one season), you'll quickly find that repair bills start to add up. Instead of putting a bandage on your wasted investment in repair bills, consider putting it to work in a new one that is under warranty and built to last.

 

  • Your Home Is Unequally and Ineffectively Cooling

Some rooms feel like they are in saunas, while others are freezing. There is a red flag right there. Your system might be trying to distribute that cool air evenly, or it might be losing efficiency altogether due to one reason or another. A rapid evaluation from a professional will let you know whether it is repairable or if your system isn't up to the job anymore.

 

  • Your Energy Bills Are on the Rise

If your energy costs keep climbing without making any real change in usage, it surely is time to point a finger at your AC. Older units tend to consume a lot more electricity than normal to perform the same function. Chances are that the spike in the bills is an indication that the system is overworked.

 

  • There Are Loud or Strange Noises Coming from Your Unit

Banging, grinding, squealing, your AC isn't haunted. But it's telling you that something's wrong. Noises like these may point to a severe internal breakdown; some are simple fixes, and some aren't worth the trouble.

 

  • You Notice Bad Odors or Mold-Like Smells

Funky smells near vents? That's never a good sign. A musty smell likely means mold is growing within your ducts, while a burning odor may mean you're having electrical problems. Either way, get in the pros before it worsens—or your indoor air quality suffers.

 

  • Moistened, Leaking, or Frozen Coils

Signs such as these will mention that the unit's undercarriage could need replacement.

You Have No AC Installed. This Is Obvious, So One If Only to Have The Poor Man Crying Out to Heaven for No Air Conditioning and Yet Installing Units through a Window or Relatively Expensive Fans or just suffering the effects of the heat and delivering it themselves about coming on up and getting with a central air system that will provide comfort and coolness year-round? It will be worth it, trust us. Your future self will completely thank you.

 

You Are Prepared to Move Ahead with Much More Efficient Comfort.

 

As it does not currently exist, your weird device still has incapable air-building options, but it is worth the upgrade in all other aspects. As With Upgrade Comes With Lesser Energy Bills, Better Air Quality, and Much Smarter Automation than the Home. Unlike today, which has quieter, greener, and more efficient air conditioning from a technology perspective than 10 or even 5 years ago.

 

Why Should Call an HVAC Pro

 

Deciding whether to fix or replace your AC isn't exactly easy. That's why it makes sense to call a licensed HVAC technician now. We can evaluate your unit, review options with you, and give you an honest recommendation about your needs-not sell you something you don't need.

 

Don't Delay Scheduling a Professional AC Evaluation Today. 

 

Summers in Evansville aren’t getting any cooler, and your air conditioner shouldn’t be leaving you hot and bothered. If you’re seeing one or more of these warning signs, don’t wait for a total breakdown. Reach out to the experts, get ahead of the heat, and enjoy cool, consistent comfort.

Call Lappe Heating & Air today to schedule your AC evaluation—we’re here to keep Evansville cool, one home at a time!