Tips to Extend the Lifespan of Your AC

Air conditioners will usually last about 10 to 15 years before having a major breakdown that requires it to be replaced. If the AC isn’t appropriately taken care of, that time can be severely reduced. On the other hand, there are many small things you can do to help keep the system running well and have a long and healthy life.

Annual Maintenance

Probably the best thing you can do to increase the lifespan of your AC is to keep up with annual maintenance. Find a qualified AC service team who can help check your AC for any issues before they become serious problems and to tune up the system to ensure efficient running.

Thermostat Settings

One thing that can cause an AC to wear out before its time is overuse. Install a programmable thermostat that allows you to set up an energy-saving schedule to be sure the system runs efficiently and does not waste energy over-cooling an empty house. The more you can save this way, the longer the AC will last.

Air Filter

One of the most important things you can do to help your AC run efficiently is to change the AC filter as often as it is recommended. This will make sure the system is always running efficiently and not overtaxing itself. This is probably also the easiest thing you can do to help extend the lifespan of the AC.

Fix problems

Over the life of an AC system, there will be small problems that crop up from time to time. It’s important to address these issues as soon as possible so that the system can return to running normally. Any time the system runs inefficiently, it will begin to decrease the lifespan, and problems that are not addressed will eventually lead to catastrophic failure. If there are leaks in the ducts, or other problems with airflow, be sure to fix those.

Working with a qualified AC-service company is important for the life of your AC. If your system develops any problems, a qualified service technician should be able to address them quickly and get the AC running smoothly again. If you have any questions about your AC and maintaining its efficient running, be sure to contact All Day Air Cooling and Heating at (239) 357-0727.