{"id":505,"date":"2020-10-12T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gowlandsac.com\/blog\/?p=505"},"modified":"2020-10-09T13:13:10","modified_gmt":"2020-10-09T18:13:10","slug":"what-need-know-about-ac-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gowlandsac.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/what-need-know-about-ac-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About AC Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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October is the season known for many things: candy, trick-or-treating, costume parties, and marathon viewings of Universal Horror Films. But you probably haven\u2019t thought of it as the season of air conditioning replacement. But it\u2019s definitely one of the best months for making a significant upgrade to your AC system if the time has come to retire it. The air conditioner has just completed another hard summer keeping your house cool, and if it seems like it was its last<\/em> summer, than the cooler period of October is a perfect time to schedule service with us to install a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are a few considerations about AC replacement we want you to know before getting started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Is the AC beyond the point of repair?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You want to make certain that the air conditioner has come to the end of its effective service life. Even a dying AC can have repairs that will keep it going for a bit, but this is throwing away money. Any repair that is more than half the cost of a replacement is too steep, and if the repair will only hold the AC together for a few months before it needs to be repaired again, it\u2019s also not worth it. You can call us for AC repair in Slidell, LA<\/a> and we\u2019ll give you an honest answer about whether the system is better off replaced. We value honesty in our dealings, so we won\u2019t try to sell you on a new system if that isn\u2019t what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should you invest in a high-efficiency air conditioner?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Replacing an AC presents an opportunity to upgrade to a high-efficiency\nsystem with a SEER rating of 20 or more. These systems cost more to install, so\nyou\u2019ll have to make a decision balancing the potential energy savings. High-efficiency\nsystems aren\u2019t the best for all homes, and again you can trust our team to give\nyou honest answers about the type of AC that will work best. If a less\nexpensive system is right, we\u2019ll tell you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are there any important steps before the installation?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes. We\u2019ll meet with you first to discuss your options for a new system, and we\u2019ll do an inspection of your home to determine what size of AC is necessary. This is a critical step, since an air conditioner must be powerful enough to supply cooling for the household, but not over-sized so it short-cycles and wastes power. Getting this step right is crucial, and we won\u2019t cut corners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long will the installation take?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The length of time depends on several factors: the size of your\ncurrent air conditioner, the size of your house, how easily accessible the\nspace is, and the condition of the ducts. Sometimes we need to make extra\nadjustments to ensure the AC works as it is supposed to. You can expect the\nprocess to take from four to eight hours\u2014it won\u2019t be longer than a workday, so\nyou can expect to have your system all set in a short time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re ready to get going with an AC replacement, or you\nwant an opinion about one, please call our team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gowland\u2019s Heating & A\/C values \u201cRelationship over revenue!\u201d Call us to request an estimate on an air conditioning replacement.<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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