During the hot summer months, you undoubtedly depend on the air conditioner in your home to keep you cool and comfortable. As a result, when you realize that there is water accumulating at or near the air conditioner, it is easy to panic at the idea of needing to endure even a day or two in a hot house before a technician can address the problem. Recent estimates are that almost nine out of ten service calls for air conditioners relate to the presence of a leak, so you are not alone with this problem.
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Once your air conditioning unit reaches the point where it's over a decade old, you might start thinking about replacing it to save on repair costs and usage costs. Deciding whether to repair or replace your unit involves considering multiple factors, not just age. A very old unit may still function well enough to remain cost effective for years to come. When it comes down to making this big decision, there are three different things you should consider.
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If you have an AC unit that is twenty years old or older, then you are overpaying to cool your home. The reason for this is twofold: 1) Machines wear out over time, and as they do, their maintenance suffers. 2) Newer machines are held to a higher standard of efficiency. Replacing your old AC unit, with a new highly efficient model will help to get your cooling costs back on track, but in order to realize the full potential of your AC system, you need to improve your home's insulation envelope and have your duct system inspected for leaks.
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One important thing to do when you're building a new air conditioner system is to pick the right AC unit. When your air conditioner is too small, it won't cool the room properly. In more extreme cases, the unit could burn out quickly from over exertion. On the other hand, an air conditioner that is too powerful may be a waste of energy. Here are some steps for choosing the right size air conditioner.
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Mold can be a big problem. Some molds are toxic, but even if you don't have toxic mold in your home, mold can still promote decay and rot. Moreover, mold is constantly sending out spores that can ride even the smallest air currents in your home and start a new colony of mold wherever they land. If you want to keep your home safe, you need to clean up any mold you find.
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