{"id":609,"date":"2022-09-19T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-19T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/?p=609"},"modified":"2022-09-13T09:12:10","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T14:12:10","slug":"when-repairs-not-worth-it-keep-ac-going","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/when-repairs-not-worth-it-keep-ac-going\/","title":{"rendered":"When Are Repairs Just Not Worth It to Keep an AC Going?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As we come to the end of the summer, many of us are going to confront a conundrum with our air conditioning systems: they\u2019ve lasted for many years and are showing signs they\u2019ll soon need a replacement. Repairs are still a possibility, however. So what is the best approach: replace the AC before the system hits a major decline, or try to push the cooling system for a few more years with repairs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no simple answer we can provide in this post because the situation differs from home to home, AC to AC. Our best advice is to contact our expert technicians and ask them to examine your air conditioning system. They can provide you with an answer about whether to arrange for AC repair in Haughton, LA<\/a> or schedule a replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Case for Repairs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you can make cost-effective repairs on your AC that will keep it working efficiently for several years, this is probably the best choice. The age of the system is important here\u2014if your AC is young enough (usually 10 years or below) to still be under warranty, then repairs are affordable and a good investment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the air conditioner has never required repairs before, or a single repair many years ago, the case for repairs is higher. Most air conditioning systems need at least one repair during their service lives, so if the price isn\u2019t prohibitive (more than half the cost of getting a replacement system), then the repair is a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Case for Replacement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

System age is an important factor in determining if an air conditioning system is ready for replacement. The average service life of an AC is 10 to 15 years. We strongly recommend replacing an air conditioner that\u2019s more than 15 years old, even if it still seems to work outwardly fine. For the 10 to 15 range, replacement is advisable if other problems have started to appear\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n