Looking at HVAC & AC Repair
For the most part when deciding where to eat or even stay, hotels or Air BnB’s, we look for the word Air-Con. It doesn’t necessarily mean we are going to use it, but we want to know that we have the option if need be. People are such odd creatures, aren’t they?
I can understand if you are going on holiday to a hot country and you have kids with, then it’s probably best to get a room with AC unless you plan to be awake with them all night because they are crying from being so hot that they can’t sleep. That, or you’ll be running relay to and from the bathroom with a wet face cloth and wiping them down all evening.
How to Choose an AC?
When you have decided to invest in an air-conditioning system make sure you have researched all the tricky parts. Which model? What features? How big or small? What is your budget? – are just some questions you have to face! So many questions, so many answers, it can all become overwhelming very quickly.
My advice would be to book a consultation with a professional contractor. They can come to the house, see your set up and advise you on the system and installation that would work best for your lifestyle, house set up and the budget you have on the table.
Credible and reliable companies such as ctimechanical.com can steer you in the right direction and help make the decision easier without all the fuss and stress involved. Always look for a business that has experience and expertise in the field.
Once you’ve had the evaluation, you can sit down with them and go through the added features, or extras available and decide if it’s something you’d be interested in.
Maintenance and Repair
Maintaining any piece of equipment is vital if you want it to work for as long as possible and to get the maximum usage out of your money. There will be tell-tale signs that indicate your AC may in need of a little TLC or if it’s an older version you’ve had for several years, then it may be time to upgrade.
Indicators such as odd or unusual sounds while it is running, a bad odor starting to develop and certainly a big one like your energy bills going up is something to look out for.
If it’s summer and you feel that the air being blown through the home is not as cool as it used to be, this is another factor for concern.
Some tips on having a look at servicing it yourself before spending any extra cash if not needed can be found by clicking here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEVx7ByV9Rg and taking down notes of the handy tricks that might help.
Repair vs Replacement
This is not a question we enjoy facing as it usually means spending money you’d rather be using on other necessities or more pressing expenses. It does, however, need to be dealt with, so let’s look at some points to consider and go from there.
Firstly, you need to be aware of the efficiency level the system is currently working at, tools like a Calorimeter are brought in to test this on site. For a better understanding of what exactly it is and how it operates, read here for further information as well as to see the different models and functions that are available.
We need to be aware of the age of the system. If it is more than 10 years old it’s time to loosen the grip on your cash and come to terms with the fact that it’s time to get a newer model. It will be a more cost-effective solution long-term as repair costs increase, and sourcing older parts tend to be difficult. With a newer system running you are also guaranteed a new warranty, thus giving you peace of mind for longer. No more worrying about if that noise you heard is the final straw on the camel’s back.
Be sure that when having an assessment done on your air-con that the technician you hire is trained and competent in the work needing to be done. They should be from a reputable firm with good reviews. If they aren’t able to answer all your questions clearly without hesitation, it should raise a red flag.