{"id":538,"date":"2021-09-20T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-20T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dewees-hvac.com\/blog\/?p=538"},"modified":"2026-03-23T10:23:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T15:23:51","slug":"was-last-summer-for-air-conditioner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dewees-hvac.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/was-last-summer-for-air-conditioner\/","title":{"rendered":"Was This the Last Summer for Your Home’s Air Conditioner?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019re asking yourself whether you have an AC that\u2019s had its last summer run, then you\u2019ve come to the right place to start looking for an answer. Getting a solid answer, the right answer, will require help from HVAC pros who are experienced with aging air conditioners and determining when it\u2019s best to repair a system and when to replace it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, we\u2019re going to provide you with some advice about your current AC that can help you focus on whether it\u2019s ready to retire this fall so you can start with fresh cooling the next time you need it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s Start With the System\u2019s Age<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although age isn\u2019t the ultimate benchmark for when to replace an air conditioner, it\u2019s still a strong one. So \u2026 how long can you expect a central air conditioning system to last? In general, ACs can run effectively and efficiently for 10 to 15 years, provided they\u2019ve received regular maintenance. (Without maintenance, life expectancy can drop by half.) Any air conditioning system that\u2019s more than 15 years old is a prime candidate for replacement, even it outwardly still appears to be working well. Keep the system\u2019s age forefront as you consider other aspects of it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An R-22 AC Needs to Go<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An air conditioner manufactured before 2010 may use an outdated type of refrigerant, R-22. You can find the refrigerant type on the information plate located on the condenser. R-22 refrigerant has been fully phased out, and if an R-22 air conditioner leaks refrigerant, it cannot be repaired. We strongly recommend replacing an AC that uses R-22 as soon as you can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Price You Pay for Cooling<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you pay more to cool your house through the summer than you used to? Yes, electricity costs can rise, but if you\u2019re seeing a recent increase in summer utility bills that doesn\u2019t have an easy explanation, it may come from an air conditioner that\u2019s on a sharp decline due to age. If you\u2019ve regularly maintained the system, the rise in costs probably means the AC is beyond what repairs and tune-ups can fix. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bang! Clang! & Other Noises<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Has your air conditioner turned into a loud nuisance whenever it comes on? Although no AC can operate in complete silence, they shouldn\u2019t create noise pollution for a house. An air conditioner that rattles, grinds, groans, and clanks is rapidly wearing down to its end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cooling Isn\u2019t What It Used to Be<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When an AC is in the upper range of its age estimate and it begins to struggle to keep the house cool, it\u2019s sending a major signal it needs replacement. If you\u2019re pushing the thermostat down lower and lower just to get the standard cooling you used to expect, it\u2019s time to leave the thermostat buttons along and call us to get new air conditioning in Benton, AR<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can trust our trained HVAC technicians for honest answers to all your questions about your declining AC. We\u2019re family-owned and operated and look out for the comfort and happiness of our customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dewees HVAC proudly serves the Conway area. <\/strong>Call our experts for great air conditioning service.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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