{"id":558,"date":"2020-04-13T11:00:15","date_gmt":"2020-04-13T15:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/?p=558"},"modified":"2020-06-23T13:29:54","modified_gmt":"2020-06-23T17:29:54","slug":"are-you-ready-to-let-go-of-your-old-ac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/are-you-ready-to-let-go-of-your-old-ac\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Ready to Let Go of Your Old AC?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Badges_Elements_Icons_1009934_61187394_600x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-494\" width=\"358\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Badges_Elements_Icons_1009934_61187394_600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Badges_Elements_Icons_1009934_61187394_600x600-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Badges_Elements_Icons_1009934_61187394_600x600-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that Spring has officially sprung, it&#8217;s a good time to think about your AC. Of course, you want an air conditioner that is capable of keeping up with you and your family&#8217;s unique comfort needs, so if yours is old and worn out, now might be a good time for a replacement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of signs that suggest it&#8217;s time to let go of your air conditioner, and below, we have outlined some of them for you. All you have to do is keep reading to find out more, and of course, remember to call us when you need <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Orlando, FL HVAC services.  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/air-conditioning\" target=\"_blank\">Orlando, FL HVAC services. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are You Ready to Let Go?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of signs that suggest it\u2019s time to consider replacing your air conditioner:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s Old<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although your AC was built to last, the average lifespan of an air conditioner is anywhere between 10 and 15 years. It\u2019s simple: old, outdated air conditioners are not going to be as efficient as newer models. Therefore, if your AC has aged beyond this average life expectancy, it might do you well to consider a replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It Requires Frequent Repair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your AC should not require more than just one or two repairs every few years. If yours requires any more than that, it is likely that it needs to be replaced. As a rule of thumb, if you are spending 50% or more of the cost of a new system on repairs, it\u2019s better to just bite the bullet and invest in a replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It No Longer Keeps You Cool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary role of your air conditioner is to keep you and your family cool and comfortable when temperatures outside aren\u2019t quite so cool. So, if your AC is no longer able to keep up with your cooling demands, it might be best to consider a replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s Costing You More Money<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find that you are paying more and more to keep your home cool, it could be that it\u2019s time to replace your air conditioner. High utility bills are a sign that your AC is no longer efficient. Trust us: investing in a new AC might just be the best way to cut back on monthly spending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hire a Professional<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to hire a professional to handle your AC replacement services. Only a professional has the training, knowledge, and expertise to match you with the AC that is going to best meet your unique comfort needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, professional installation ensures that your new AC sees a long and successful service life. Yes, there are going to be plenty of amateurs willing to service your system, however, an attempt to save money could end up costing you much more in the long run. It\u2019s better to call in a professional and get the job done right the first time around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>Are you ready to replace your air conditioner? All you have to do is <a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service#content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"contact the team at English Air Inc. today (opens in a new tab)\">contact the team at English Air Inc. today<\/a> to set up an appointment! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now that Spring has officially sprung, it&#8217;s a good time to think about your AC.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[95,127,48,88],"class_list":["post-558","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning-service","tag-ac-replacement","tag-air-conditioning-services","tag-hvac","tag-orlando"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/558","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=558"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/558\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":559,"href":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/558\/revisions\/559"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=558"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=558"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=558"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}