Montgomery County, PA has both newer and older properties. This does lead to all types of HVAC units, and of course, the age of the units. While of course, there is an initial investment required to replace an older unit, the cost of the energy savings does pay for the replacement HVAC unit in the end, no matter if a furnace, gas, or air-forced electric.

According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), there can be up to a 20 percent cost savings on a newer HVAC unit especially if the unit is EPA-approved for efficiency. In addition, newer units are more environmentally friendly and do provide more air-balancing.

Air-balancing means that all rooms in a home do not experience hot and cold spots. HVAC Gurus are specialists in determining the types of units that will perform the highest quality air balancing possible, whether forced air, gas, or any other type of furnace.

Having a newer HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) unit also eliminates the need for space heaters, and other types of ancillary equipment such as kerosene heaters, or propane heaters, as the entire house maintains a steady temperature.

Although it is still technically winter in PA, with Spring upon residents as of March 19, it is a great time to replace an old HVAC unit so that even the AC is running optimally, as warm weather can appear suddenly. Right now, at the beginning of March, the temperatures can suddenly dip into the lower digits, and hot and cold spots are most apparent then.

Best Reasons to Replace Older HVAC Systems 

Besides air balancing (which can be called “draft protection” ), there are other reasons to replace older HVAC units. Some of these include the following:

• Repair costs

Once an HVAC unit is ten to fifteen years old, it does tend to start showing its age. Parts wear out, and breakdowns occur, usually when they are needed the most, such as during a hot or cold spell. Like cars and other appliances, depreciation occurs. This can lead to spending more money eventually than a replacement would.

• Difficulty in finding parts 

Just like an older vehicle and any other appliance, the older the HVAC unit, the more difficult it can be for a replacement or repair service such as HVAC Gurus to find parts. This, of course, will delay the repairs, and leave homeowners with an uncomfortable home, which can be sweltering in summer, or cold as ice in the winter.

• Newer HVAC units are environmentally friendly. 

Made with newer parts and newer materials, these units can be lighter and require easier disposal, which favors the environment. The newer units reduce carbon emissions, and the parts are made from materials that break down easier when replacement is needed.

This also makes an entire home more environmentally friendly as less emissions are escaping into the home.

• Advanced features exist in newer HVAC units. 

Like all other types of home appliances, technology marches on, and advanced features are continually added. Newer HVAC units can come with variable-speed compressors, which add to the efficiency of the unit. Variable-speed compressors are not for every homeowner, though, as these units are more susceptible to heat, cold, and humidity.

While these variable-speed compressors can save energy and keep a home more stabilized than a constant-speed compressor HVAC unit, an evaluation by HVAC Gurus is needed to decide depending upon the location and size of a home. 

Units generally remain the same size, but the materials now used in newer HVAC units can lead to a lighter weight. This is also a plus for some homeowners. Affordability remains about the same in replacement, and a homeowner can still choose to stick with an older unit and have an HVAC repair instead of replacing it.

Summary – Reasons to Replace Older HVAC Units 

The upkeep of an HVAC unit and the age of the unit play a significant role in whether a unit should be repaired or replaced. Some replacement parts are extraordinarily expensive and difficult to find for older units, while replacement might not be a priority for homeowners who have neither the time nor the inclination to replace an HVAC unit.

HVAC Gurus is a company with decades of experience that provides an absolutely free evaluation. There is no pressure whatsoever on anyone who contacts them to have a replacement. If a unit can be repaired more easily, that would be suggested.

It is easy to contact this company through the form on their website or by phone, and response to inquiries is swift and sure, and no questions are ever taken lightly!

Find out today whether your HVAC unit needs repair or replacement, and know you are in good hands with the “Gurus of all things HVAC”! 1-800-564-0103.