{"id":631,"date":"2021-08-23T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/?p=631"},"modified":"2025-01-03T07:25:12","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T12:25:12","slug":"considering-your-acs-future-at-the-end-of-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/considering-your-acs-future-at-the-end-of-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Considering Your AC\u2019s Future at the End of Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/air-conditioner-with-dirty-coils-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"air-conditioner-with-dirty-coils\" class=\"wp-image-632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/air-conditioner-with-dirty-coils-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/air-conditioner-with-dirty-coils-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/air-conditioner-with-dirty-coils.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Fall officially starts in less than a month. But that doesn\u2019t mean the hot weather abruptly stops: you can anticipate more steady work from your AC cooling down your home and keeping your family comfortable for a bit longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But as this is the end of the summer, it\u2019s still the right time to analyze how your AC performed over the season. This can help you make some important decisions choices about your cooling system\u2019s future. Maybe you overlooked an important <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/service-areas\/hartville-hvac-plumbing\" target=\"_blank\">air conditioning repair in Hartville, OH<\/a> and can schedule it in time to prevent it from becoming more expensive. Or you may realize your AC is ready to retire when the fall cool arrives so you can replace it with a new unit. We\u2019re here to lead you through this process. We promise it doesn\u2019t take long and you\u2019ll have a better understanding of where you and your AC are going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Always consider the AC\u2019s age<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is some hard data you can use about your air conditioning system: how old it is. You can find the manufacture date on the back of the outdoor condenser cabinet; if you don\u2019t see it there, write down the model and serial number and then contact the manufacturer or go to their website. An air conditioner that receives regular maintenance can last from 10 to 15 years, often on the upper end. If your AC is more than 15 years old, we strongly recommend a replacement in the near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Has the AC received consistent maintenance?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How long an air conditioner can continue to work efficiently and effectively depends greatly on its maintenance schedule. Annual professional maintenance gives the AC the best chance of making it to 15 years without significant loss in cooling capacity or a steep rise in electrical bills. An AC without this annual schedule may find itself in trouble much earlier. If your air conditioner hasn\u2019t received annual maintenance, it\u2019s probably closer to the end of its service life.\u00a0Consider reviewing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/when-time-stop-ac-repairs-get-new-one\/\">when it\u2019s time to stop AC repairs and get a new one<\/a> to determine your next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Look for rises in cooling costs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An air conditioner that\u2019s well-maintained should retain 95% of its original efficiency rating for most of its life. During the last one or two years, it will start to decline, and this is a good warning sign the system needs a replacement. If your AC is still under 10 years old (and has a good maintenance track record), a rise in costs usually means the system needs a targeted repair\u2014the sooner, the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hot spots and cooling troubles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you find yourself complaining about the heat in your house this summer, even when the AC was running? Are some rooms hotter than others when this wasn\u2019t the case before? These can be indications the AC has a hidden repair need or, in the case of older air conditioners, that it\u2019s declining fast and is ready for a replacement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel on the fence about what to do with your AC, the best way to proceed is to call the Crown Group team for an expert assessment and opinion. We\u2019ll give you honest advice that looks out for your family\u2019s comfort, including whether this is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/year-replace-ac-we-best-warranty-coverage\/\">year to replace your AC<\/a> and take advantage of the best warranty coverage available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Call Crown Group Ohio when you need AC repair.<\/strong><\/a><strong> Your Comfort Experts Since 1963.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As this is the end of the summer, it\u2019s the right time to analyze how your AC performed over the season.<\/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":[14,91,115],"class_list":["post-631","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning-service","tag-air-conditioning-replacement","tag-air-conditioning-system-repair","tag-hartville"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/631","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=631"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/631\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1099,"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/631\/revisions\/1099"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=631"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=631"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=631"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}