When Is the Best Time of Year to Replace Your HVAC Components?

Many homeowners are living comfortably on borrowed time. With advancements in the HVAC industry over the years, equipment is lasting longer and longer. However, even the best-made HVAC components do not last forever.

There are average lifespans that homeowners and property managers should be aware of. For example, the average lifespan of a standard HVAC system is around 15 years, but what should homeowners know about using a system for longer than its recommended lifespan?

Efficiency Takes the Biggest Hit

First of all, older systems are naturally less efficient than those more recently manufactured, and equipment tends to get less efficient over time. Homeowners trying to squeeze out as many seasons as possible before replacing a unit are also forgoing utility savings.

So, is there a time of year that is better than others for replacing HVAC equipment? The short answer is yes, but when is it and what makes it the best time of year?

First of all, HVAC service providers and installers are busiest when the weather is peaking—in either direction. During the hottest months of the year, equipment is most likely to fail as it is being pushed to the brink in order to keep a home or office comfortable.

Similarly, when temperatures drop to their lowest of the year, heat pumps and furnace components have to work harder. This results in a greater likelihood of failure. With HVAC equipment requiring extra attention when the weather is at its extremes, getting on the schedule can be more difficult.

The Right HVAC Service Provider Makes All the Difference

Fortunately for those in Jacksonville and throughout Northeast Florida, a service provider like Ideal Conditions is able to handle whatever a home or business needs in order to keep those living and working inside comfortable at all times of the year.

However, for those who know that it is time to replace equipment, scheduling it in the spring or early fall rather than having an emergency due to components going bad when they are needed most avoids a lapse in HVAC. This can even lead to unsafe conditions in areas where the temperature is extreme and there are no other alternatives to heat or cool a home.

For a consultation on replacing your HVAC, call Ideal Conditions at 904-379-8762 where technicians are on call 24/7 or get in touch online today!