4 Indicators Of An Inefficient Air Conditioner | Fresno AC Experts
There are many indicators that your air conditioning unit is becoming inefficient. Some are visible in plain sight, while some needs a little bit of digging into in order to weed out the defect. And since summer will be arriving soon, probably sooner than you can anticipate, having a fully functional HVAC system is as important as keeping your body temperature down when the air outside is hot and dry.
Avoid an unexpected HVAC breakdown right when it’s summer time. To keep your cooling unit working and ensure that it is free of any defect, watch for indicators of an inefficient air conditioner.
Be Mindful Of The Signs
#1 Years In Service
According to Energy Saver, “The “lifespan” of a central air conditioner is about 15 to 20 years. Even if your air conditioner is only 10 years old, you may save 20% to 40% of your cooling energy costs by replacing it with a newer, more efficient model.”
The latest models nowadays are more energy efficient which can give you better savings. However, in a span of 10 years, the unit is subject to wear and tear, and possibly costly repairs when some of its parts get damaged through continuous use. If your unit is nearing this age, it may not be as efficient as it was before. This why Marthedal Solar, Air & Heating works diligently on proper installation of new units.
#2 Increasing Energy Fee
Your HVAC system works in the background. In fact, we often forget it’s even there. The system is expected to heat up the house in winter and cool down the temperature in summer, and as long as it is working, we often do not think too much about it.
We only remember that it’s there when:
Ducts are dirty. Dirty air filters result to dirty ducts. When this happens, your AC has to work harder to maintain the desired temperature. This process eats up so much energy, the utility bill increases at an alarming rate.
Chillers are clogged. This is an important part of an AC and consumes nearly 50% of the energy consumption. Chillers remove heat to produce cooled air. A poorly maintained HVAC system can cause clogging or damage the tubes and create leaks. The best way to keep it efficient is to install a variable speed drive (VCD). A VSD calculates the load demand and matches the motor speed to that demand to reduce energy consumption.
#3 Filter Replacement
Replacing dirty filters is the most inexpensive way to keep your AC fully functional. If left unchecked and improperly maintained, it can overwork your unit and cause health risks. Dust, mold, bacteria and other air-born pathogens can thrive in dirty filters. It may cause allergies, asthma, and other respiratory diseases. Check out this Do-It-Yourself blog on cleaning AC filters.
Additionally, it adds to the increase in power consumption. Clogged filters add 15% to the electricity cost since poor airflow means the unit will have to run longer to produce the right amount of air circulation. Talk to one of the experienced technicians at http://aamarthedal.com if you think you have a clogged filter.
#4 Frequent Repair
This one is self-explanatory. If your AC keeps breaking down, it’s a clear indication that it is inefficient. Plus, recurring repair needs could hurt your savings. It’s impractical to keep a unit that’s causing you to spend more instead of saving on your utility bills.
In Conclusion
Inefficiency is a major concern for most homes and business with an existing HVAC system. At Marthedal Solar, Air & Heating, this is a concern we pro-actively want to prevent, simply because we promote comfort systems for all residents in Fresno and the greater San Joaquin valley.
Take advantage of our preventive maintenance program where you can save on AC maintenance and tune up, and can receive discounts on service fees. Through this program, we can minimize inefficiency and costly AC parts replacement, and ensure the longevity of your HVAC system.
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