This is a good question to ask whenever the hot weather starts up and you turn on your trusty ol\u2019 cooling system for comfort. Because once an air conditioner is \u201ctoo old,\u201d it won\u2019t stay trusty much longer. You could end up with a busted AC on the hottest day of the year, waiting for repairs to arrive and hoping that the system can be fixed. If your air conditioner has been with you long enough that you\u2019re starting to wonder if it is past its prime, put serious consideration into replacing it.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s something like one. Each modern air conditioner comes with a manufacturer\u2019s estimated lifespan for the system. That will give you an idea of how long the air conditioner is expected to last. Most estimated lifespans for standard central air conditioners are between 10\u201315 years. High efficiency systems sometimes tend to be on the lower end of the range because of their precision parts and the thinner material used for the coils that helps increase their efficiency. Check on your system\u2019s lifespan expectancy (it should be on the cabinet). If your AC is older than this, it\u2019s definitely time to bring in a professional for an opinion on whether you need to have a new system installed.<\/p>\n
For an AC to make it to its lifespan estimate, it must<\/em> have routine maintenance done every year. Without it, the system is likely to fail much earlier (and might void the warranty). If your system hasn\u2019t received regular inspections and tune-ups, shave a few years off the estimated lifespan.<\/p>\n An air conditioner that has managed to reach 20 years of service is impressive\u2026 but the risk of a massive failure is too high. Replace it as soon as possible.<\/p>\n20 years is definitely too old<\/h3>\n