5 Signs It's Time To Replace Your Office AC

An air conditioner is essential in an office, as it creates a suitable working for conditions for people. In fact, it’s impossible to run an office without a well-functioning air conditioner.

To maintain its effectiveness, it’s important that you carry out regular check-ups and maintenance. Routine check-ups reveal when there is a problem that needs to be taken care of. Again, when the problems are detected early, it becomes possible to control the issue at hand.

However, there comes a time when repairs are not sufficient and your office AC requires replacement. Even though a well-maintained AC can last up to 10 years, what determines the right time to replace it? Below are some of the signs:

•         Inconsistency in operation

The AC should work the same in all connected offices. However, in some cases, it may fail to work uniformly. The ductwork may be the reason for such malfunctioning. It’s expensive to repair the entire ductwork but it’s cheaper to replace the whole system. If the cooling or heating is not uniform in the office, then it is impossible to control the temperatures. In this case, get a professional to look over your ductwork to determine if that is what needs to be fixed.

•         Repairing many parts

There are parts within the AC, which are very expensive to replace. Unfortunately, they do not last for long after replacement. The compressor and coil are some of these parts. A good compressor is almost half the price of the AC. An AC might have a 10-year warranty, but when you replace a certain component, it might lose such a warranty. Also, the part may need to be replaced every so often, which will in the long run be expensive. So if you notice many parts are breaking down often times, it might be cheaper to replace than to repair.

•         Age

An old AC relies on old technology, which might not be bad, but compared to today’s technology, it’s not the best. There have been a lot of improvements in technology since you bought your AC. Even though a lot of technology was used to produce energy efficiently units in the past, there is much better technology today. Modern air conditioners have more efficiency and cut down on utility bills more.

•         Strange sounds

When the AC produces a grating, grinding or a squealing sound: if it is old, then it is time to replace it because this might just be a start to a series of things breaking down. It could be either the metal component located in the air conditioner, the belt, or just lubrication problem.

•         Lack of a thermostat

A thermostat controls the temperature within your office. If, for example, you’re not using a central AC, and each office has their own AC, it’s quite important that the thermostats are in good conditions. But if one or some of the ACs has a faulty thermostat, then you need to upgrade or replace.

•         Humidity

Humidity is caused by inadequate equipment, poor operation of the equipment, and leaky ductwork. During winter, your office might have very dry air or humidity during summer. The AC therefore does not fulfill its purposes. At best, you should consider getting a humidifier in place of an AC.

Though buying a new AC might be expensive, an efficient and modern one saves you a lot of money. You can also enjoy it comfortably without having to worry about its functionality. There are times when repairs are sufficient, but do not ignore when the time comes to replace.