At Central Heating, we know that air conditioner breakdowns don’t always happen during regular business hours. Whether it’s the middle of the night, the weekend, or a holiday, you can count on our certified technicians that are standing by 24/7, ready to take your call and restore comfort as quickly as possible.
Learn more about our convenient maintenance packages.
When to Call for Emergency AC Service
It’s sometimes difficult to know when an air conditioner problem warrants calling for emergency repairs or when it’s safe to wait to schedule an appointment.
If you’re wondering whether your AC issues require immediate attention, here are a few things to consider.
How Bad Is The Problem?
We understand that most homeowners aren’t HVAC experts and don’t always know when a problem requires that they call a professional for emergency repair. However, some problems require greater urgency than others.
For example, if your air conditioner’s air filter is dirty and you don’t know how to change it, that’s something that can wait until you can schedule an appointment. However, if your system isn’t blowing cold air or is making loud, unusual noises like squealing, rattling, or grinding, it’s best not to wait, or you may risk further system damage.
Are There Vulnerable People in the Home?
If the temperature in the house is getting out of control because your air conditioner isn’t working and you have elderly residents or newborn children that may suffer through the heat, it’s a situation where calling for emergency repair is the right thing to do.
How Long Will You Have To Wait?
If your air conditioner breaks down during the week and you only have to wait a few hours to call and schedule service, waiting is the best option. However, if you’re facing days of suffering in your home because of a holiday or weekend, call for emergency repairs immediately.
Regardless of the problem or the time, you can count on Central Heating to be there in a pinch to repair your air conditioner and bring comfort back to your home.
Benefits of Air Conditioner Maintenance
Many Midland residents skip air conditioner maintenance either because they think it’s too expensive or it’s one of those chores that gets pushed to the bottom of their to-do list.
However, annual air conditioner maintenance has many benefits, including:
- Lower utility bills
- Improved system performance and comfort
- Early problem detection and repair
- Longer system lifespan
At Central Heating, we have affordable and convenient maintenance packages available. Our plans provide annual precision tune-ups and professional system cleaning to ensure safety, efficiency, reliability, and longevity for your HVAC system.
Plus, when you purchase one of our maintenance packages, you get a 20% discount on repairs and no overtime charges.
Contact us today to request more information on an HVAC protection plan.
Signs You Need a New Central AC Installation
Summer is the worst time to find out that your air conditioner is past its prime and needs replacing.
Fortunately, there are hints that your system is ready for the scrap heap to watch for before it breaks down completely.
Higher Energy Bills
If you’re running your air conditioner as usual and notice that your energy bills are rising every month, it could be a sign that something is wrong with your system. As your air conditioner ages, it loses efficiency, which drives up energy costs. Sometimes, all it takes is a tune-up to bring costs back in line. However, if the system is too old, replacement may be the better option, which brings us to our second point.
Age
Nothing lasts forever, and that includes your air conditioner. The average lifespan of an HVAC system is between 10 and 15 years, so if your system is reaching the upper end of its lifespan, you’re typically better off replacing it than sinking money into a failing system.
Repair Costs
The older your air conditioner is, the more expensive it gets every year to fix it. At some point, the cost of repairs outweighs the cost of replacement. A good rule of thumb is that if the repair cost is half or more than half of the replacement cost, purchasing a new system makes more financial sense.
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