What Is Your Old AC Unit Really Costing You?

Tori Klein • March 22, 2022

Benefits of Upgrading Your HVAC System

Red window A/C unit

There's no disputing that having an HVAC system in your home is an essential part of modern-day life. A great quality air conditioner can actually last for more than 20 years. Most of the time, a homeowner keeps their HVAC device until it stops working and only replaces it then.


At Best Owner Direct HVAC, we're asking you to take a minute and think about what keeping and fixing your old AC unit is costing you. Chances are, it's costing you way more than your monthly electrical costs.


CAN WE DISCUSS YOUR ENERGY BILL?

Modern HVAC devices are marvels of efficiency. Part of that is due to regulations in the 70s and 80s that required far better power effectiveness in technological devices. Air conditioners come in many makes and models, and they continue to advance over time.


If you're using an older air conditioning device, you're probably not coming close to experiencing the modern effectiveness newer HVAC devices have to offer. While you're worrying about the price of a new air conditioning system, the lack of efficiency is causing energy costs that are higher than what they should be in this day and age.


OLDER MODELS REQUIRE MORE EXPENSIVE REPAIR WORK

That's right: older air conditioning devices need even more costly repair work which amounts to a large sum of money. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to understand that the older your HVAC system is, the more likely it's going to need some repair. By the time the repair specialists fix your HVAC, you've accumulated costs equivalent to, if not more than, upgrading to a modern HVAC device.


Getting a brand-new HVAC system is like buying a brand-new car. You're confident it's in excellent condition, so you don't stress too much about repairs at first. Brand-new technological devices usually come with a manufacturing service warranty in case something does go wrong within a certain period.


YOUR HEALTH IS IMPORTANT

Older air conditioning systems can cause unwanted illnesses. When the air in your home isn't being filtered properly and is getting contaminated from your worn-out HVAC machine, you and your family members might get health scares such as respiratory infections, severe allergic reactions, and colds.


The more your health suffers, the more health care costs you're going to have to pay, and healthcare isn't cheap. New HVAC units have better filtering technology that keeps you healthy and away from the doctor's office.


HOW MUCH WILL YOU SAVE WITH A BRAND-NEW SYSTEM?

Besides the cost of maintaining a new device, you can save a lot of cash on power expenses. Our New HVAC Unit Financial Savings Calculator is made to help you figure out how much you could be saving by purchasing a brand-new unit.


Best Owner Direct HVAC wants you to understand that your current air conditioner might be costing you way more than you think. An older air HVAC system can increase your energy costs, dig deeper into your pocket for repair service costs, and can also be a health hazard. Replacing an old system with a brand-new one (with an advanced purification system) can put money back in your pocket.



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