Should I Fix or Should I Replace? Deciding on the Most Cost-Effective Option for Your Aircon

Perhaps you think your unit is strange. Maybe it has stopped cooling as it once did. Whatever the reason, now you are trying to figure out whether you should spend the money to get it fixed or whether you should just flush that money down the toilet and buy a new unit. This is on everyone's mind who calls us about air conditioning installation Buderim 

Small Faults Are Usually Worth Fixing

It's not even ten years old and it's already failing? Hit the switch. A dead capacitor, a clogged filter, a minor gas recharge. Usually more than you'd pay for the job to be done then, but tiny compared with the cost of a new unit.

This Is When Fixing Cost More Than Replacement

It's not always the way. Repair, new part, repair again a few months down the track and suddenly you're well and truly heading in the direction of paying the price of an entirely new unit. We get home owners saying it all the time, this is the way of the world for AC repair Palmwoods. Repair it, repair it again, new one.

What Usually Goes Wrong Around Here

Blocked filters cause the air to work harder Costly leaks are lost as your system ages Moisture, corrosion and a bug – all damage your outdoor equipment salty sea air For an extra power surge do find how our seasonal service program will catch all of the above… before your unserviced unit packs up on the hottest day of the year.

Mountain Creek Floor Plans and Your Installation

All that mountain creek living and outside space means space is king and one wall mounted appliance simply isn't going to cut it. Your vintage casa might have some tricky roof access to over come too, we can negotiate the hard ones before the step ladder is even out of the van!

Palmwoods: Less Salt, More Sun

Palmwoods and you aren't worrying about salt corrosion so much. But, with a bigger block, comes plenty more sunshine, and that impacts the actual cooling load of the house. Surely that must be 'clear' to a builder doing an on-site inspection – yet it mightn't be clear at all from a standard room size table.

Signs You Might Need to Call a Technician

Strange smell when you start up. Frost on the unit. Water beneath the unit. These could all indicate a problem that can be more easily dealt with by a professional. Hopefully it won't cost you too much to sort out in the end!

From Quote to Switch-On: How an Install Works

Number one: is it the right size for the room, number two: is it wired for the home's electrical load. Number three: where is the outdoor unit - best place for airflow and sound? Using our example, a ducted unit might be a day or more (more for a larger home or if it's in easy access). If your quote doesn't include these steps, consider yourself warned.

Servicing Is Still Relevant After All

Old it needed fixing or brand new? Service never changes. Let it go, you'll be in the same position all too quickly.

Have You Got Time to Decide? First, an Assessment

It depends. Every home is different. It depends on how old your air conditioning Mountain Creek, Buderim and the rest of the Mountain Creek and Buderim's members in your home are and how much you are using it. It also depends if you are after a new air conditioning installation Mountain Creek and Buderim residents trust or if you simply want to go with your existing unit and need an air conditioning repair professional. Give The South East Air a call now for a free in-depth assessment!

FAQs

Is replacing an AC much more expensive than just repairing mine?
Initially, yes. But if it needs to be changed frequently then it will be significantly cheaper.

Why Do Most Air Conditioning Repair Palmwoods Requests?Other Older Unmaintained Units Partially Blocked Filters, Low Refrigerant and Electrical Failure.

How long is the installation of Mountain Creek or Buderim Air Conditioning?
Split system- half a day Ducted- a day or more, depending on your house size and access to ceilings.

Should I Repair or Replace My Aircon?Check the Age and Any Record of Faulty Units. The Engineer May Take a Quick Look and Give an Instant Verdict as to Whether Another Repair Is Value for Money.

I'm new to the system. Do I still need to get a service?
Yes. For the most part, good maintenance pays off in decent operation, and small problems can be readily recognized.

What Does Ice on My Unit Mean?

Almost always an air flow problem, or refrigerant leak. When in doubt, turn it off and leave it for the professionals. Turn it off.