Although the summer sunshine is usually a welcomed sight to St. Louis area residents everywhere, for some of us, it also comes with the dread of knowing it might be time to get an AC replacement before things get too hot. Especially if your air conditioning system was just trudging through last summer, now may be the time to take care of the business of getting your new air conditioner going and get the peace of mind that your summer will be one of ice cold lemonade and comfort rather than unbearable heat with no escape.
In the greater St. Louis area, if you are in the market for an AC replacement, and would like the help of a heating & air conditioning professional, give Galmiche & Sons a call today!
You Need an AC Replacement… What About the Rest of Your HVAC System?
People opt to just get their AC replaced for many reasons. However, there is merit in replacing the entire system when it is time. Below, we explore some of those reasons with an aim to help you decide what makes the most sense for your home situation when it comes to replacing your air conditioner.
- Mismatched Systems – Even in the event that your home has two separate systems, an air conditioner for cooling and a furnace for heating, it is highly likely that the two systems share many of the same components. Typically, an air conditioner system contains an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. The outdoor unit tends to release the removed heat from inside your house and compresses the refrigerant gas while the indoor unit takes in the heat from the air. It is the indoor unit that tends to share the air handler with the heating system. Replacing only part of the AC means you will have a “mismatched system” which comes with frustrations rarely worth the money you think you will have saved.
- Energy savings won’t be seen – If your indoor unit is not able to keep up with the outdoor unit, the whole system will lag and the energy efficiency you were promised with the new system will be depleted in trying to keep up.
- Breakdowns will become more regular – Because the old system will not be able to keep up with the new one, you can expect breakdowns to occur a lot more often, adding stress to the new parts as well as faster wear.
- The comfort won’t be what you had hoped for – Again, due to the inability of the old system to keep up with the new one, you will likely feel temperature swings and hot and cold spots while your air handler and evaporator struggle to effectively function.
- Warranty issues – Warranty issues can arise, even seeing warranties becoming void because manufacturers are keenly aware of the problems that come with mismatched systems.
- Installation Savings – Installation for part of a system (or a mismatched system) is actually more complicated than just replacing the whole thing. Trust us when we tell you that you will end up paying more in the long run.
- Better Design – One of the happy bonuses of replacing the AC and heating systems together is that it provides the opportunity for a better system design altogether. Depending on your home’s situation, there are several energy-efficient options you can consider, from rooftop units, to heat pump systems, ductless mini-splits, and more.
Regardless of if you are actively in the market for an AC replacement, or you simply want to start looking into it for the future, it is good to have all the relevant information at hand before making the big purchase.
Learn More About Getting an AC Replacement in Your St. Louis Home
If you are ready to get an air conditioning replacement or a new HVAC system entirely for your St. Louis area home, connect with our heating & air conditioning professionals to schedule a free quote, today!
