Buying a New AC Unit

During those hot and humid summer months, the last thing you want to happen is losing your air conditioning. If you have a newer unit, issues can generally be handled by a repair. However, when units become too old or too costly to repair, it may be time to consider a West Palm Beach air conditioner installation.

The average life of an AC unit is approximately ten to fifteen years according to Mike Ramos, owner of One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating. When people start having problems with units that old, they may not be worth fixing. Although it can be more costly initially, replacing your AC unit by a West Palm Beach air conditioner installation expert may have more advantages in the long run.

• Replacing can be less expensive than ongoing AC repair
• Increased energy efficiency
• More ecologically friendly depending on the unit
• Quieter
• Cleaner air throughout your home

Deciding what type of AC unit to get can be difficult. It’s a big ticket item that will need to suit your needs for many years. Some things to consider:

• Your budget- what can you reasonably afford to spend. Before choosing an air conditioner installation company in West Palm Beach, ask if it offers financing and the terms.
• What kind of warranties or rebates does the unit or the company installing it offer?
• Will only qualified and licensed technicians be installing your AC unit?
• The size of your house. Smaller homes require less energy to cool.
• Size of the unit. Depending on where the unit is going, ones that are too big may not be accommodated easily in all homes.
• Energy efficiency – You may have heard about SEER which is an abbreviation for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio which relates to the overall efficiency of your unit. Every unit has a rating with a federally mandated minimum of 13. The higher the rating, the more energy efficient the AC Unit is.

Before making any decision about an AC Unit, you should consult a West Palm beach air conditioner installation expert to help evaluate your needs.

Next to buying a home or a car, a new AC unit is a major purchase. Doing a little research to choose the right unit and the right company to install the unit can go a long way to keeping you cool for years to come.