A heat pump can keep your home in Kenner, LA, comfortable for many years. However, at some point, you may have to ask yourself whether your heat pump needs replacing. When deciding whether to get a new heat pump, consider age, efficiency, performance and recurring problems.
Age
You might start thinking about getting a new heat pump when your current one hits the ten-year mark. You should definitely start considering a replacement when it’s 15 or 20 years old. At this point of age, your system may struggle to keep up and may be vulnerable to certain problems, including a sudden breakdown.
Efficiency
Wear and tear can cause a heat pump’s components to deteriorate. As a result, the system might not work adequately. If you’ve noticed a sudden increase in your utility bills, even though you haven’t made changes to your thermostat settings, you might benefit from installing a new, more energy-efficient heat pump.
Also remember, due to technological advances, today’s models typically work more efficiently than older ones. If you’d like to increase your systems effectiveness, you can swap out your current heat pump for one with a higher Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER).
Performance
Perhaps you’ve noticed that your home doesn’t feel as cool as it used to, even though your system seems to be running properly. Poor performance can signal that you’d benefit from a replacement heat pump.
Recurring Problems
You might be willing to pay a costly repair bill if something goes wrong with your heat pump just once, but how would you feel if faced with multiple and reoccurring issues? Recurring problems require a lot of time, energy and resources to resolve. When repair costs amount to about half the cost of a new unit, you might prefer to use those funds to purchase a new system that hopefully won’t experience issues for some time.
These four factors can play a role when you decide whether or not to invest in a new heat pump. For assistance with a heat pump installation, call Best Services of Louisiana.
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