Your Guide to Replacing Your AC and Heating at the Same Time
When your air conditioner fails, and you realize that it is time to replace it, does it make sense to do your furnace at the same time? Although air conditioners typically have a shorter lifespan than a furnace (i.e., you could conceivably get a few more years out of your furnace even if they were both installed at the same time) there are a number of reasons that you might want to replace your entire HVAC unit at the same time.
Managing a Major Cost
First, the downside. Shelling out money for an entire HVAC unit when you could just pay for half now and then deal with either the air conditioner or the furnace later can seem like a bit of an unreasonable expense.
Wouldn’t it be better to spread it out? While it is true there is an upfront cost to replace everything at once; you can actually stand to save on other costs if you do replace your air conditioner and your furnace at the same time.
The Benefits
If your HVAC unit is on the old side, you are really missing out on the cost savings that come with newer energy efficient units. They are more operationally efficient and will shave down your energy bills by quite a bit.
Also, you are helping the environment. It can also be cost-effective to have matching systems. They complement each other and even share components. When you mix old technology and new technology, both units perform less effectively.
You are less likely to have to deal with repairs over the lifespan of your new pair. When you replace both at the same time, sometimes you are eligible for manufacturer rebates, which you can bank. Don’t forget the convenience of having everything done all at once. You’ll likely save on potential installation costs too.
Call for Professional Backup
For ultimate peace of mind and ensuring that you are heading in the right decision with your HVAC replacement ideas, it is advisable to call in a professional technician to do an inspection of your system.
Having this done means that you will be aware of the likely lifespan of your remaining system and that you can ballpark likely figures for ongoing repairs.
This will help you to more accurately compare costs while weighing your decision. Thinking about getting an HVAC inspection in Colonial Heights, VA? Call us for an appointment.
