Air Conditioning Installation Near Friendswood TX
At Absolute A/C & Heating, we have more than 30 years of experience providing quality heating and air conditioning services to our clients. We are insured and licensed, as well as accredited. We provide affordable AC maintenance in Friendswood and its surrounding communities. These services are critical to help you get the best cooling quality from your AC unit and to increase the lifespan. Contact us today to learn more about the services we provide and to schedule an appointment.
Why Choose Absolute Air Conditioning and Heating?
What Makes Us Different
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Serviced Thousands of Homes in the Houston Area
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Customers Are Our Highest Priority
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Emergency Services Available
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Highest Quality of HVAC Workmanship
Can I Finance an AC in Friendswood, TX?
Air conditioning and heating systems are notorious breaking down at the worst possible time. This is especially true when the system is older or has not undergone routine maintenance. The good news is, when you work with the staff at Absolute A/C & Heating, you are getting the best services for your cooling system.
Our highly qualified HVAC technicians offer special financing options, for residential and commercial clients that qualify, for new AC purchases. We work to make it as easy as possible for you to gain the ultimate climate control in your space. Call us today to learn more about the services we offer and to see if you qualify for our AC financing in League City, TX.
Air Conditioning Installation in Friendswood, TX
At Absolute A/C & Heating, we have over 30 years of experience serving our clients. We have a track record of satisfaction, are insured and licensed, as well as accredited. We provide affordable AC maintenance in League City and its surrounding communities. These services are critical to help you get the best cooling quality from your AC unit and to increase the lifespan. Contact us today to learn more about the services we provide and to schedule an appointment with our team.
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What to Consider When Deciding Whether to Replace or Repair Your AC Unit
A quality and efficient new air conditioner is a big investment. So, unless your existing unit is not performing well and you can’t remedy this without significant expense, it often makes more sense to have it repaired.
Some factors to consider when deciding whether to repair or replace your existing air conditioning unit include:
The AC Unit’s Age
A typical air conditioning unit has a life expectancy of 10 to 15 years. If it’s well-maintained, your unit can continue performing well for even longer.
As a guide: If your unit is over 10 years old, the warranty has expired, you’re experiencing more frequent problems, or the quotes you’ve received for repairs are high, purchasing a new unit may be the better choice. If your AC is less than 10 years old, is well-maintained, and has not experienced a major failure, then it might be better to have the unit repaired.
The Cost of the Repair
If you have a relatively new AC unit, unless the cost of repairs runs into thousands of dollars, it rarely makes financial sense to replace it with a new one.
Many HCAV pros use the “5,000 rule” as a general guide. You multiply the age of the unit by the repair cost, and if that exceeds $5,000, then it may be better to replace the unit. If it’s less, repair it.
Refrigerant Environmental Impact and Availability
Many air conditioning units over ten years old use R-22 Freon refrigerant. As of 2020, it’s no longer possible to produce this legally in the U.S. Consequently, any remaining supplies cost considerably more than the readily available R-410a refrigerant used in modern units. Not only will this make any refrigerant repairs needed way more expensive and potentially even challenging to carry out, but the product harms the environment.
The Cost of Your Energy Bills
Regardless of how well you maintain an older AC unit, it will always be less efficient than a modern system. All air conditioning units have a SEER rating to measure their energy efficiency. AC units from the 1990s required a SEER rating of at least 10. In 2006, this changed to 13, and then 14 in 2015. Modern, efficient systems typically have a SEER rating above 20.
It’s worth noting that a unit that isn’t the right size for your home, the use of an incorrect amount of refrigerant, or electrical parts in poor condition can also impact energy efficiency.
If you see the cost of your energy bills creeping up, purchasing a new, more efficient unit could be a worthwhile long-term investment.
How Long You Plan to Continue Living in Your Home
Even if you have an older unit, unless there has been a catastrophic failure or repairs are excessive, replacing it might not be a good investment if you plan to move in the next few years. Be aware, however, that if the AC unit is old or has not been well-maintained when you come to sell, a buyer may ask for a reduction on the home sale price to account for this.
If you don’t plan on selling up soon, having the peace of mind a new unit and an extended warranty will bring may be motivation enough to replace it.
Aesthetic Considerations
If you’re having your home redecorated, you might have decided that an old, rusty-looking unit is too much of an eye-sore to keep it—regardless of how well it might still be operating.