{"id":1398,"date":"2022-04-25T11:00:06","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T15:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/?p=1398"},"modified":"2022-04-21T14:51:16","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T18:51:16","slug":"when-ac-upgrade-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/when-ac-upgrade-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"When an AC Upgrade is Worth It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1054\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Badges_Elements_Icons_1009934_61187394_600x600-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"blue-question-mark-graphic\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Badges_Elements_Icons_1009934_61187394_600x600-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Badges_Elements_Icons_1009934_61187394_600x600-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Badges_Elements_Icons_1009934_61187394_600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>We all rely on our AC to keep us cool and comfortable during the summer months when the temps are high. However, nothing is worse when it\u2019s an unusually hot day, and the AC doesn\u2019t work as well as normally does or it goes out altogether.<\/p>\n<p>Looking to beat the heat? It may be time for an upgrade to your unit so you can enjoy many of the benefits that come with installing new <a href=\"\/service-areas\/newton-ma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">air conditioning in Newton, MA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll look at 5 circumstances where an AC upgrade is well worth the investment and if it\u2019s time for you to look at your options.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>1.\u00a0 Your AC is 15+ Years Old<\/h2>\n<p>On average, most AC units last around 10-15 years. So, if your unit is any older, then it\u2019s worth looking into an upgrade. For one, older systems are more prone to breaking down and needing frequent repairs. Also, older models tend to be less energy efficient compared to their newer counterparts.<\/p>\n<h2>2.\u00a0 You\u2019re Spending More on Your Energy Bill<\/h2>\n<p>As your AC system ages, it suffers from general wear and tear that comes with years of use. This strain on the unit causes it to use more energy for the same output, which increases your monthly energy bill. With a new unit, you\u2019ll benefit from the higher efficiency rates and be able to spend those savings on things that matter the most to you.<\/p>\n<h2>3.\u00a0 You\u2019ve Become Good Friends with the Repairman<\/h2>\n<p>While we love and appreciate our customers, we understand we shouldn\u2019t see each other too often. If you\u2019re constantly calling out a technician to fix your AC unit, that\u2019s a good sign it may be worth it to pay for an upgrade instead. Eventually, replacing parts and tuning up the system will hit your wallet harder if it\u2019s happening on a regular basis. Let your repairman know if it\u2019s been a reoccurring issue and they will recommend solutions to fit your situation.<\/p>\n<h2>4.\u00a0 Your Home Isn\u2019t Getting Cool<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re needing to crank the thermostat down lower than usual or there isn\u2019t cool air coming from the vents, it could be a signal something is up with your unit. Sometimes, a technician is able to fix the problem for good the first time. However, if it continues to happen, we recommend looking into getting an upgrade to give yourself peace of mind it will work as intended.<\/p>\n<h2>5.\u00a0 You Want to Bring Your System to the New Age<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s possible your old and trusty AC unit is working just fine. However, there might be new technologies like smart units and AI-powered energy tracking to get the most out of your unit. Or perhaps you want to go with a ductless system to use less power and only cool the rooms that are in use. If so, making an upgrade is still a great decision!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Convinced it\u2019s time for you to make the investment and upgrade your <a href=\"\/service-areas\/newton-ma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">air conditioning in Newton, MA<\/a>? We\u2019ve got you covered! Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/contact\/service#content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cooling Unlimited, Inc.<\/a> for your air conditioning upgrade.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all rely on our AC to keep us cool and comfortable during the summer months when the temps are high. However, nothing is worse when it\u2019s an unusually hot day, and the AC doesn\u2019t work as well as normally does or it goes out altogether. Looking to beat the heat? It may be time [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[235,131],"class_list":["post-1398","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning-service","tag-ac-upgrades","tag-newton"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1398","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1398"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1398\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1400,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1398\/revisions\/1400"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1398"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1398"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1398"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}