Something is wrong with your air conditioning system, isn’t it? You wouldn’t be here otherwise. It’s in human nature to start thinking about a problem only when it appears. Who has time for prevention, right? Well, look where that kind of reasoning got you.
But, never mind, I am not here to give you a lecture. Okay, I am here to give you a lecture, but a completely different one. In fact, as opposed to the judging ones, mine will be helpful. Think of it as one of those lessons and subjects that really do come in handy later in life. That is, if you decide to stick with it and use the tips in the future.
Tell me, what is the first thing you ask yourself when your air conditioning system suddenly stops working? In my experience, people are always torn between two decisions when this happens. They don’t know if they should fix the problem, or get a new system. Lucky for them, there are professional Indianapolis AC Repair companies who do both of these things, so they can get some proper advice on what to do.
However, people can still get concerned and wonder if they are making the right choice. They don’t want to spend a fortune on a new appliance, but they also don’t want to spend money on repairs every so often. First of all, who told you that a new AC costs a fortune? But, secondly, I get where you are coming from and I understand the complexity of this decision.
Everything can be repaired, most of the times. And yet, this option is sometimes entirely financially wrong, no matter how right it might seem at a specific moment. It can drain your wallet in the long run. On the other hand, when your AC just needs a little “push” in order to start working flawlessly again, then there is no logical reason for you to buy a new one.
Nevertheless, it can be difficult to determine which of these options is right at a particular point of time. So, if you are one of those people who are unsure about what to do when their system breaks down, then stay tuned for this “lesson”. I have designed it in the form of a little debate between two teams. You will hear strong arguments for both sides and, hopefully, your decision will be made easier.
Team “Repair”
Team “Repair” focuses their main argument on the age of your air conditioning system. To put things as straightforward as possible, there is almost no reason to replace the device if it is still young. Young means that it is less than 10 years old.
The main reason for this kind of thinking is the fact that your AC can still be under warranty. Plus, given the total lifespan, it is unusual for the device to become useless in its first years of serving you. In any case, always get a second opinion, since you don’t want an Indianapolis company tricking you in order to make a profit while you are struggling.
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In addition to this, if it is the first time for your AC to malfunction, you want to go with repairing it. Why? Well, give it a chance there, it’s the first time it has failed you. Who knows, it just might be the last time… Everybody deserves a second chance.
Team “Replace”
This team agrees with the “age” part of the above argument, but adds that, sometimes, no repair can help even though the device may be fairly young. This is in case it has undergone a catastrophic failure. But, it is not that common. And, if the system is older, replacing it is your best shot.
Additionally, if the cost of repair is too high (and it can be sometimes), then you shouldn’t think twice about what to do. It’s better to pay for a replacement. Speaking of costs, here is another strong argument. When you see that your energy bills are constantly rising, then it is definitely time to replace your AC. After all, you are always looking to reduce your expenses.
