{"id":2963,"date":"2020-04-20T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=2963"},"modified":"2020-04-15T11:31:15","modified_gmt":"2020-04-15T15:31:15","slug":"tips-planning-air-conditioning-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/tips-planning-air-conditioning-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Planning an Air Conditioning Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Orange County can always depend on hot summer days. Our spring weather has shifted back and forth and brought a few storms along with it, but right now is the time to start thinking about your air conditioning plans in your house for the approaching season. You may wish to have air conditioning service in Tustin, CA<\/a> in the early summer to replace your old AC. If you are, we\u2019re the contractor with experience in the area to call\u2014we\u2019ve been helping homeowners with comfort for almost forty years now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019d like to offer some helpful tips for how to plan for an\nAC replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How certain are you that it\u2019s time for a replacement?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We could have phrased this as \u201cHow certain are you that your\ncurrent AC is done?\u201d But that\u2019s not an accurate description of all situations,\nsince some homeowners may choose to replace an air conditioner when it\u2019s still operating\nwell because they\u2019re interested in upgrading to an energy-saving unit. If you\u2019ve\nhad your current AC for 10 years or more and want a different option with more\nfeatures, that is reason enough to have the job done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to know if replacing the AC is a better option\nthan repairing it, we recommend replacing any system 15 years or older, or if\nthe repair cost would be more than 50% of the cost of a new system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider features you would like<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Buying an AC may not offer the wide range of options when\nbuying a car, but you do have a choice of features for a replacement system to\nconsider. High-efficiency air conditioners have features such as variable-speed\nfans, scroll compressors, and inverter technology, all of which improve on\nenergy efficiency and the even spread of comfort. You can also have new Wi-Fi\nand \u201csmart\u201d thermostats put in as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understand what efficiency can mean<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We recommend looking into high-efficiency air conditioners\nwith 20 SEER or more. But something you need to understand about efficiency is\nthat it isn\u2019t<\/em> a guarantee of savings. Yes, on average, a higher efficiency\nAC will cost less to run than a lower efficiency one. But if the system is the\nwrong size or is poorly installed, the efficiency won\u2019t make a difference\u2014the unit\nwill waste money. This is one of the many reasons to always rely on\nprofessionals for the installation; you\u2019ll get the best service from the AC\nthis way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting a fresh start with refrigerant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All new residential air conditioning systems use R-410A\nrefrigerant, a much more environmentally friendly refrigerant blend than older \u201cFreon\u201d\n(R-22), which your current AC may still use. R-22 has been officially phased\nout, so if you have an R-22 unit, replacing it not only gives you a great new\nAC, you\u2019ll be able to have it repaired in case of a refrigerant leak (a common\nAC trouble).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call early to schedule service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aren\u2019t sure if you\u2019re ready to have the installation work\ndone yet? Don\u2019t worry, you only need to call us and we\u2019ll help you with making\nthe decision and then get you on the schedule for whatever service you need: maybe\nrepairs, maybe a replacement. We\u2019ll make sure you receive the service you truly\nneed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saddleback Plumbing Heating & Air has served Orange County since 1981. Schedule air conditioning replacement with us today.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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