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There is an old saying that “Nothing lasts forever”, and this is true for all air conditioners. If yours is over ten years old and is starting to give you more and more problems, this may be the time to think about having it replaced. A good time to have a replacement is in early spring before the long hot summer starts. Temperatures in Mesquite, TX will often rise above 100 degrees, so a new air conditioner Installation will give you extra peace of mind, knowing that it is unlikely to break down.

The next thing that you need to do is to select the right model for your needs and budget. That is not always easy with so many models on the market. You need a trustworthy air conditioner installation company that can guide you through all the pitfalls without adding too much stress to your daily life. That company is K&S Heating & Air of Mesquite, TX.

What Are the Benefits of a New Air Conditioner Installation?

As you have probably noticed, an older air conditioner will get less efficient with time. You may have noticed this with higher energy bills. It will get noisier and will produce less and less cool air.

A New Unit Is More Economical to Run.

A modern air conditioner installation will be up to 20 percent more efficient than your old model. That means you will save one dollar for every five that you now spend on energy bills. There are several reasons for this. The evaporator coils now have larger surface areas, which means they can absorb more heat and moisture from the warm air blown over them. This allows you to cool your home and reduce humidity quicker.

The use of thermal expansion valves better controls the flow of coolant to the evaporator coils. They sense the temperature difference between the inside and outside of your home and adjust the coolant flow so that the evaporator coils are working at their optimum efficiency. This reduces the risk that frost, and ice will form on the coils.

It Is More Environmentally Friendly.

Because it is more energy efficient a new air conditioner installation will reduce your carbon footprint. A new unit will have an EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio) or SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) value. The larger these numbers are the more efficient the unit is and the cheaper it is to run.

Your old model was likely to have used Freon (R22) as a coolant gas, and you may have found that it was becoming more expensive to recharge the coolant. This is because Freon has become harder to find as it is no longer made in America. Your new air conditioner installation likely uses a coolant such as R-134a, R-407C, and R-410A and has different trade names.

These are hydro-fluorocarbons as opposed to Freon which is a hydro-chlorofluorocarbon. If this is confusing, please do not worry the point is that the newer coolants will not damage the ozone layer and have better cooling properties, reducing running costs

Your Air Quality Will Be Better.

Better air conditioner installation methods will ensure that your new unit is better closed off from the outside world, reducing the number of dirt particles and pollen entering your home. This will be of great benefit to those suffering from chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma and bronchitis.

If you do suffer from these ailments K&S Heating & Air suggest that you have a HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filter fitted. These filters can theoretically remove at least 99.97% of dust, pollen, mold, bacteria, and other airborne particles with a size of 0.3 microns or greater.

It Will Be Quieter.

To sleep better at night many people will turn off their air conditioners because of the noise. A new air conditioner installation will be quieter than an older model. As more and more of us are working from home, this is a great advantage and offers a quieter environment in which to work and study.

It Will Be Less Likely to Break Down.

A new air conditioner installation will be less likely to break down and will also need less maintenance and repair. It will also usually come with a 10-year parts warranty. If you are offered a chance to extend the warrant to include parts and labor, it may be worth considering. Knowing that you are covered for the next 10 years is a good feeling and will give you even greater peace of mind.

Get the Right-Sized Unit.

Your current unit may be the same one that was originally there when you moved into your home. If you have added extra rooms to your home, it may be struggling to cope. But if you have improved the energy efficiency of your home, by having new windows or adding extra insulation, you may need a smaller unit, as you have reduced the volume of air that escapes from your home.

Calculating the right-sized unit for your needs is not easy and there are many factors to consider. Picking a unit that is too big is a mistake.

Not only will it be more expensive to run. But although it will cool the room quickly it may not remove all the humidity from the air in that time. If you need help finding the right-sized unit for you, then please call K&S Heating & Air.

You Will Have Greater Control.

A new air conditioner is not going to be cheap and the more bells and whistles it has the more expensive it will be. But you will gain greater flexibility and control over the conditioning levels in your home. By using wireless technology, you can alter the settings on thermostats or adjust humidity controls using your smartphone. How much control you want is down to you and your budget.

K&S Heating & Air for the Best Air Conditioning Service in Mesquite, TX

K&S Heating & Air has quickly established itself as a company that offers high standards of work at affordable prices. We want to help you reduce your energy costs and your environmental impact on the planet. Please contact us if you have any questions!