Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Air Conditioning System Replacement’

When Is an AC Repair Too Expensive to Be Worth It?

Monday, July 15th, 2024
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Making the choice between repairing your old air conditioner and investing in a replacement can be tricky—especially if that choice comes in the middle of the summer when you rely on your cooling system the most. When does it make the most sense to skip another AC repair and instead look at a new unit installation? Our Peaden Pros have some advice about this, which you can read below.

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Why Proper AC Sizing Is So Important

Monday, July 1st, 2024
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When it’s time to get a new central air conditioning system for your home, there a several decision that need to be made about it. One of the most important is the new unit’s size. Size in this case doesn’t refer to the physical space the AC takes up but to the amount of cooling power it has. A successful AC installation requires having an air conditioner that is sized correctly so it is neither underpowered (undersized) or overpowered (oversized).

We need to stress the importance of this sizing process. If your AC is the wrong size for your home and needs, you’ll have numerous problems on your hands from the moment the air conditioner first starts working. 

We’ll go into details about why sizing is important and why it’s also best to work with licensed HVAC professionals for an AC installation.

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When to Know It’s Time to Replace Your AC

Monday, June 3rd, 2024
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Even with the best and most diligent maintenance, you won’t be able to get your home’s air conditioning system to last forever. All ACs will reach a point where it’s much more expensive and risky to keep them around and try to continue with repairs than to invest in a new air conditioning installation in Pensacola, FL

We understand that you’ll want to get the most use from your AC as possible, but you need to know the signs that an air conditioner has come to the end of its practical service life. Below is our guide for how to tell you’re ready to upgrade to a new AC.

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How to Tell If You Need a New Central AC Before Summer

Monday, May 6th, 2024

The summer weather will be here faster than we think. That’s a relief for those of us who love warm weather and outdoor activities. But if you have a home with an AC that’s old or unreliable, the summer weather won’t be much fun at all. 

We don’t recommend you try to push a failing central air conditioner as far as it can go until it finally breaks down. Not only will that trap you with an emergency AC situation, it will also result in expensive energy waste and poor cooling performance during those final months. It’s best to get ahead of the summer by preparing and scheduling your air conditioning installation in Baldwin County, AL with the Peaden Team. 

But how can you know you need that new central AC? We’ll look at the major warning signs:

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