{"id":593,"date":"2021-05-17T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/?p=593"},"modified":"2025-01-03T08:54:44","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T13:54:44","slug":"how-long-will-my-ac-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/how-long-will-my-ac-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Will My AC Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A central air conditioning system is a major investment. It may not be the most expensive appliance you have in your home, but it\u2019s a vital part of your family\u2019s comfort and you\u2019ll want to get as many years of cooling as possible before it\u2019s time to replace it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But how many years can you reasonably expect your current AC to last? At what point should you start considering a replacement unit?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We can provide some answers to these questions, although when it comes to making a final choice about air conditioning replacement in Akron, OH<\/a>, please work with professionals. Our team can help you to make a decision, and if it\u2019s to replace the AC, they\u2019ll ensure you get a great new unit that\u2019s matched to your household\u2019s needs. If you\u2019re deciding between repair or replacement, explore our guide on when it\u2019s time to stop AC repairs and get a new one<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

AC Lifespan Estimates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Okay, down to the basic numbers\u2026  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The average service life expectancy for a residential central air conditioning system is 10 to 15 years. You may sometimes hear that ACs should be replaced every 10 years, but this isn\u2019t true. An air conditioner may<\/em> need to be replaced after a decade of use, but this isn\u2019t an absolute. The 15-year mark isn\u2019t an absolute upper limit either, but it is the point where an air conditioner is most likely to start to see a major decline in its efficiency and a rise in the number of repairs it needs. We generally advise customers look into a replacement for their AC once it\u2019s over 15 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Factors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 10 to 15-year estimate for an air conditioner\u2019s lifespan is based on the assumption that the unit receives regular maintenance each year, usually in spring. Professional maintenance is essential for any AC system to work at its best and slow down the speed that it ages. Neglecting maintenance allows wear and tear to take hold faster on the AC and lower its service life. An AC that doesn\u2019t receive any maintenance may only last half its estimated service life, perhaps only making it to five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is one of the reasons we stress the importance of maintenance! Having to replace an air conditioner after only five years when it could have reached 15 is a large waste of money. (Also important to note: skipping maintenance will void the equipment warranty, so an early replacement won\u2019t<\/em> be covered.) To learn more about planning for a new system, read our insights on choosing your next AC unit<\/a> to make an informed decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of work an air conditioner does each year can also affect its service life, although this is often dependent on local weather. For example, an AC in Southern Arizona is less likely to make it to 15 years than one in a colder climate. Although we sometimes experience hot summer days in Akron, they\u2019re about average for what air conditioners are designed to handle. If you keep up with regular maintenance for your AC, it shouldn\u2019t have much trouble reaching 15 years of solid service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think Your AC Is at the End? Give Us a Call!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re uncertain about whether your AC is ready for a replacement, we\u2019re here to help. We\u2019ll inspect the system and give a professional opinion about whether you can keep it going for a few more years or if it\u2019s more cost-effective to get a new one.\u00a0Don\u2019t forget to review the best warranty coverage options<\/a> to protect your investment in a new air conditioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crown Group Ohio: Your Comfort Experts Since 1963. <\/strong>Call us for service to have your AC repaired or replaced.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

How many years can you reasonably expect your current AC to last? At what point should you start considering a replacement unit?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[14,90],"class_list":["post-593","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning-service","tag-air-conditioning-replacement","tag-akron"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/593","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=593"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/593\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1115,"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/593\/revisions\/1115"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=593"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=593"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=593"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}