In this situation it is not worth the trouble to repair separate parts - the cost of installing a new air conditioner unit is much more profitable .
When it is better to be replaced
Manufacturers of air conditioning equipment note that the limit period of exploitation of the equipment is 10-15 years. With regular maintenance this period can be extended up to 20 years, but it is better to think in advance about the replacement of the system. The evident signs that your old technique has lived its life, are the following factors:
- when working the air conditioner makes too much noise, which does not let you sleep at night and annoys the neighbors;
- electricity consumption by your unit has increased many times, you have to pay more money for light;
- all efforts and settings do not lead to the conditioner maintaining a stable temperature in a room;
- indoor air becomes dusty, dirty and far from clean.
Under these conditions, you need to call a specialist who will diagnose and name the cause of the problems. For units that have been running for many years, it is not possible to replace individual parts.
What Factors Affect the Cost of Replacing an Air Conditioner
Replacing an air conditioner is not as simple a task as it may seem at first glance. It is not just necessary to remove the old unit and put a new one in its place. It is necessary to make detailed calculations, to take into consideration such moments:
- determine the location of the elements of the air-conditioning system and their number;
- hide the internal parts in such a way that they do not spoil the interior of the room;
- to connect the internal unit with the external construction correctly;
Provide the possibility of free access to all parts for their diagnostics and maintenance.
Only a qualified technician can name the final cost of replacing the air conditioner after evaluating all the individual factors. These include:
- the total size of the room serviced by the air conditioner;
- degree of contamination of the air in the room;
- desired level of energy efficiency (electricity consumption);
- the functionality - the temperature range maintained by the unit, the presence or absence of air ionization, dust and bacteria removal functions;
- noise level during operation;
Cost of start-up and adjustment works.
When calculating prices, you should first familiarize yourself with the technical characteristics of the models. The more functions the unit has, the larger the area it can serve, the more expensive it will cost. Be sure to include the services of installers in the price. Many people are tempted to save money on installation and conduct it with their own hands. This mistake will lead to even bigger expenses in future for regular replacement of parts that were installed incorrectly.
In order to choose the right air conditioner, it is better to contact a specialist. He will travel to the place of installation, will study all the parameters and will choose the best option in terms of parameters. You should tell the master in advance the maximal budget that you can spend for purchase of a new split-system.
What are the stages of installation?
The practice shows that it is much more profitable to install new conditioner instead of the outdated technique than to replace some separate parts. Sometimes total value of repairing component parts is even more expensive than the price of the new equipment. Installation works are made with following step-by-step plan:
- determining the optimal size and specifications for the unit to be installed;
- determining an adequate location for installing the indoor unit so that it is easily accessible and communications can be routed without obstruction;
- routing for connection of internal unit parts with external unit of split-system, which is usually installed under a window in an apartment house;
- installation of the external unit according to all the rules;
- checking the functionality of the ready system and its adjustment.
After finishing installation of the new system and its adjustment the work of service company does not come to an end at all. Users are advised to contract with an air conditioner service company for regular equipment diagnostics. This will allow for routine annual checks, timely identification of breakdowns of individual components, to perform unscheduled repairs if necessary.
Such service will help to prolong lifetime of the equipment so you will not think about buying new air conditioner for a long time. The main thing to remember is that you should not save on installation work - it will only make the situation worse and lead to unforeseen costs.
