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Your air conditioning and heating system can be one of the most expensive purchases you make in your home. There are many factors to consider when determining whether or not you should repair an old unit or replace it, such as the age of the unit, overall investment costs, from initial purchase price to long term operating costs, and utility rates. To help determine whether or not you should keep your existing system, we've created an interactive Repair vs. Replacement Calculator.

 

 

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What is the Cost of Keeping Your Existing System?

Some homeowners may feel "if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it." Here are some often-overlooked considerations. Sometimes you put multiple repairs into a system that is on its last legs. As of January 2006, new air conditioner efficiency standards came into effect. Most systems installed before this date cost up to 20% or more to operate than today’s base efficiency models.

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Air Quality

Air Cleaning Systems

As homes become more energy-efficient, they are also becoming more susceptible to indoor air pollutants, due to the limited exchange of indoor air and fresh outdoor air. Failure to eliminate indoor air pollutants can cause flu-like symptoms such as headaches, nausea and respiratory irritation, as well as aggravation of asthma and allergy conditions.

 

Frequent vacuuming and dusting can help to keep your indoor air clean, but the smallest particles that cause the most irritation can only be removed with filtering devices. Aire Serv can identify the important issues and provide a solution tailored to your specific need.

 

 

Air Filters

Air filters have evolved from keeping the furnace clean to a way that removes dust particles from the air we breathe.

Air Purifiers

Air purification systems can be stand-alone items or paired up with air filtration units to address three distinct types of pollutants in the home – dust particles, microbes and toxic chemicals.

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System Enhancements

Carbon Monoxide Detectors – Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that is produced from incomplete combustion of fossil fuel appliances, including gas furnaces, oil furnaces, gas fireplaces and even automobiles. It is deadly in high concentrations. Carbon monoxide detectors give an alarm when the gas is detected, allowing you to leave the building or ventilate the area.

 

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Smoke Detectors – When a home is on fire, you have only minutes – if not seconds – to get your family out safely. Smoke inhalation is a major cause of death in house fires. Smoke detectors detect smoke in the air and sound an alarm. Some may also have flashing lights.

Humidifiers – Do you have a dry throat, dry nose, or static electricity? Installing a humidifier on your heating and cooling system is the best way to avoid the dryness that normally occurs while your heating system is operating.


Humidistat – A humidistat is a controller for a humidifier which turns the unit on and off to maintain desired humidity levels.

 

Dehumidifiers – In many high-humidity areas the moisture content of the air remains higher than is advisable even during the cooling season, which could lead to condensation on walls and damage to your home. A dehumidifier removes excess moisture to help keep humidity at the optimum level.

Air Filtration and Purification – Air cleaners and filters trap and filter pollutants like dust, smoke, mold and pet dander from the air passing through your heating and air conditioning system.

 

 

 

Programmable Thermostats – A programmable thermostat is not only great at saving energy by adjusting the temperature when the space is not being used, but it can also help make you more comfortable while you are in the home. If you like to sleep with a lower temperature, the thermostat can automatically adjust to accommodate you. In the morning, you can have the temperature increase so you don’t have to get out of bed to a cold house.

 

 

Surge Protectors – Many things can cause a voltage or power surge, including lightning strikes. A properly sized and placed surge protector can be a small investment to help protect your more costly investments.

 

 

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Extended Warranties – If your heating and air conditioning system is relatively new, it may still be lacking coverage in case the system breaks or fails. If you have purchased an extended warranty, it may require the equipment to be maintained bi-annually by a professional heating and cooling specialist. The Aire Serv maintenance plan, The Advantage Plan, will help keep your system up-to-date and in-line with your manufacturer’s warranty and our system assurance guarantee covers every component of the installation, not just the equipment.

Ceiling Saver Switch and Drain Pan – For attic units, water may leak through your ceiling if a problem occurs with the unit. A ceiling saver switch is designed to shut the unit off before water damage can occur, and the overflow drain pan is the extra protection to catch any water that may leak from the unit and direct to a desired location.

 

Noise Reduction Systems – Many units make more noise than they should (ductwork “popping” noises, air flow noises, jet noises, etc.). Noise reduction packages can help with these sounds.


Temperature Zone Control – Many people have rooms that are too hot or too cold in their home, only to be told by contractors that there is nothing they can do. A Zone Control system uses your existing system and uses dampers to control the flow of air to your rooms with individual thermostat controls.