When is it time to upgrade aging air conditioners? Ours is over 28 years old and is still working. Our furnace which is only 14 years old just quit. We are having the furnace replaced and wonder if we should upgrade aging air conditioner at the same time. Perhaps we will get a discount for doing both at the same time and a rebate from the government.
Upgrade Aging Air Conditioners and Furnace
There are several reasons why we decided to replace everything at this time, rather than take a chance on the old AC unit. The following is our list and you can attach importance levels to them based on your own situation:
- If the coil on the old AC unit leaks over the new furnace, the warranty is not valid
- Twenty eight years is a phenomenal life cycle, maybe I would get several more years at most
- Existing AC is very inefficient compared to the new units
- Get the job done once and they do not have to come back other than for annual maintenance
- Replace both and obtain full government rebate
- Energy costs continue to rise, so efficiency is important to control utility bills
- The existing system is noisy, newer units are quieter
- Resale value for our home will increase with new units still under warranty if we sell in next 10 years