Have you struggled with your air conditioning bills in the last year and are now debating a new AC installation? Or are you neglecting the necessary repairs, suffering in the heat instead? We strongly suggest upgrading to a high-efficiency unit instead of just dealing with the heat. Doing so is a major benefit that may provide you with many advantages. Understanding these can ensure that you get great results.

1. Save Yourself Money

Here's an important fact to consider when debating a full AC installation: The Department of Energy reports that upgrading to high-efficiency air conditioners can help reduce your air conditioning energy use by 20-50%. Those savings could help you cover the costs of your upgrade. For example, let's say that you pay $200 per month before changing your unit. You pay $2,000 to upgrade it but save $100 per month after the change. After a year, you'll have saved $1,200. In two years, you'll have saved $2,400 and already paid off your installation fees.

That said, let's say you keep that energy savings for 10 years before you need a new unit. Over that 10 years, you'll have saved $12,000 or so, depending on any efficiency changes in your system. Those major savings are hard to get with such a simple change in your home's design.

2. Improve Your Efficiency

As previously mentioned, adding a new air conditioner unit can improve your home's overall cooling efficiency. But why is that important? Think of the effect that air conditioning has on the environment. The release of various gases in the form of cooling agents may cause damage to the ozone layer. While new cooling fluids have mostly avoided this problem, their release may still cause serious effects. A new AC installation with a more efficient unit could minimize how much cooling fluid you use every year and decrease your environmental impact on the world.

That is a significant detail worth mentioning and paying close attention to as we reach a critical point with the climate crisis. As the planet warms and more and more areas become inhabitable, even a simple change to a new air conditioning system can help slow down the spread of this problem.

3. Avoid Dangerous Heating Situations

Did you know that hundreds of people die every year due to excessive heating simply because they don't have air conditioning? This problem may not seem likely to you, but what happens if your air conditioning unit goes out, and you can't leave your home in the sweltering heat? Heat-related health issues can become potentially serious risks to you and your family. A new and more efficient heating system can help you avoid these dangers and protect your family. Just as importantly, it can minimize the risk of serious heat stroke and keep your belongings safe as well.

A new cooling system can also minimize property damage. Think about your sensitive electronic equipment, like computers, video game consoles, televisions, and phones. These units may react poorly to excessive heat and could warp, overheat, or end up seriously damaged. Taking care of them with a better cooling system can minimize this danger. Some people even have cooling mechanisms for their computers and cable boxes independent of the climate they live in, since electronics generate so much of their own heat.

4. Boost Your Home's Value

Did you know that a new air conditioning system may boost your home's value? A home with a better cooling system is likely going to be worth more to a potential buyer. After all, it will not only be more comfortable and relaxing but more energy-efficient at the same time. How much your price goes up when you install a new unit will vary depending on the area. According to Modernize, you're likely to get at least 50%-75% of your investment cost back, depending on the unit, where you install it, and your neighborhood's overall value.

Is this increase worth the price you pay? Think of it this way. When you perform a new AC installation, you make your home more comfortable for you. Even if you don't get the full 100% of the investment back, increasing your home's sale value in any way, combined with that extra comfort, is more than worth it.

As you can see, it is a great idea to consider upgrading your air conditioning system as soon as possible. A full AC installation might be a good choice for many people because it could add a whole new and more efficient system. You may also upgrade specific components in your unit to make it more useful, such as changing the ducts and other steps. Whatever step you take, make sure you stay within your budget. Contact Rutty & Morris Air Conditioning today for a free estimate!