In the UK, air conditioning is becoming increasingly essential as we battle rising temperatures, especially in the summer months.
But as with any key feature of your home or commercial building, your air conditioning may experience performance issues over time.
It may be the case that a simple repair is all that’s needed to fix your air conditioning and restore that cool and calm environment indoors. However, depending on the fault and overall age of your system, it may make more sense to replace your air conditioning unit.
To help determine the best option, we recommend contacting the Lee Jackson Air Conditioning team today so that we can schedule a professional evaluation of your air conditioning unit.
In the meantime, here is a general guide as to when we may suggest repairing vs replacing air conditioning.
When To Repair Air Conditioning
If your air conditioning is newly installed (i.e. within the last 10 years), there is a good chance the problem can be repaired.
Not only must the repair be physically possible, but it must also make sense to do so from a financial standpoint. This is more likely to be the case if the air conditioning is new and otherwise running well. Minor issues like a capacitor replacement, refrigerant top-up or thermostat repair are usually fairly straightforward to complete.
The other thing our air conditioning technicians will be looking out for is whether your unit still delivers exceptional energy efficiency. As a user, you should also notice that the general operational performance is good and that your energy bills haven’t increased significantly.
Does any of the above sound about right? Book your air conditioning repair with us today.
When To Replace Air Conditioning
Unfortunately, there will come a point when your air conditioning definitely needs replacing.
You should expect a replacement if your unit was installed more than 10 years ago, or if it uses R-22 Refrigerant (Freon) which was phased out in 2020.
Other serious problems which may warrant the replacement of your air conditioning include:
- Frequent breakdowns
- Compressor failure
- Inadequate cooling or sizing issues
- Corroded evaporator or condenser coils
- Leaking air conditioning
- Poor energy efficiency
- Replacement parts are no longer available
While replacing your air conditioning can be costly, ultimately it can save you money in the long run in terms of repair costs and energy bills. Also, serious safety issues shouldn’t be ignored meaning in such scenarios, a replacement may be necessary regardless.
It is time to call time on your current air conditioning unit? Or are you looking to get air conditioning installed in a new location? Head over to our installation page to arrange a free quote.
Need More Help With Repairing Vs Replacing Your Air Conditioning?
Still unsure whether you should repair or replace your air conditioning?
Sometimes, asking an expert is the best thing to do, especially if you have any concerns with regard to safety, performance or energy efficiency.
Lee Jackson Air Conditioning is based in Nottingham and we offer domestic and commercial air conditioning services across the East Midlands. Some of our key locations include Derby and Leicester.
We specialise in the leading brands of air conditioning including Daikin, Fujitsu, Mitsubishi, Panasonic and Samsung.
Let us know how we can help by giving us a call on 0800 949 9070 or by completing our contact form.
