Air Conditioning Installation

A typical central air system lifespan is generally 10-20 years. There are several factors that can attribute to how long a unit will last before it needs to be replaced. Properly sized and installed units are the most important factors in longevity. It is also important to have your system maintained by a service technician in order to ensure the unit continues optimal performance as it ages.

There are several things that could cause your A/C to not be working. In most cases there is not much a homeowner can do to fix an A/C problem and it can be potentially dangerous for someone without a refrigeration license and electrical knowledge to try to troubleshoot an A/C that is not working. The best recommendation is to contact a licensed HVAC contractor to set up a service appointment.

It is recommended to keep your A/C on all day. It is less expensive to run you’re A/C all day than it is to only turn it on when you are home. When running the unit all day the unit does not have to work very hard to maintain a temperature; when the unit has to make up a large temperature difference the unit will have to work harder and longer to achieve the desired temperature. Air conditioning systems remove humidity from the air and in order to maintain a lower humidity level in the home it is important to keep them running. By maintaining humidity you are able to remain comfortable at higher ambient temperatures in your home. Maintaining humidity is one of the most important things a central air system does.