How Long Should My Air Conditioning Unit Last?

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Workers tend to be more productive when they are not sweating excessive in their offices. Investors, clients or others who walk into a building tend to a have a better experience there when the air conditioning is working on a hot day. Therefore, it is important that you get the most out of your air conditioning unit.

How Long Does an Air Conditioning Unit Last?

For the most part, you can expect a quality air conditioner to last for anywhere from 10 to 15 years. However, if you properly maintain your unit, it can last for 20 years or longer. Since it can cost thousands of dollars or more to replace or repair an air conditioner, it is in your best interest to maintain it as best you can.

 

What Other Factors Determine the Useful Life of an Air Conditioner?

There are several factors that may come into play when determining exactly how long your air conditioning unit will last. For instance, if you run your unit 24 hours a day, the components inside are more likely to wear out faster. If you don’t clean the unit on a regular basis, the components may have to work harder to achieve a desired temperature. Finally, older models tend to have shorter useful lives compared to newer ones.

What Does Regular Maintenance Mean?

The good news is that most air conditioning units will do fine with nothing more than an annual inspection. At this time, you should check to make sure that all parts are working and that you change the air filter. This may also be a good time to add more coolant and make sure that parts are properly lubricated.

Not All Units Are Made the Same

It is important that you buy an air conditioning unit from a known and trusted brand. While it may be more expensive to purchase from a national brand, you are likely going to get more from the unit. The prospect of getting reliable and affordable cooling each summer for up to 20 years or longer should negate any extra upfront expense that you incur.

If you are ready to buy a new air conditioner, call us today to help you get started. With a simple phone call, we can find affordable solutions to your cooling needs.

Hiring a mechanical engineer for building retrofits, rebuilds, additions, or enhancements is the quickest and surest way to obtain the ideal facilities for supporting your operations. Are you ready to make your workplace more modern, efficient, or compliant? If so, we can help.

Call us today at 408-295-2182.

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