Should I Charge Up My Old A/C Or Replace It?
If you are low on refrigerant then you have a leak. Refrigerant does not wear out and never needs replacement unless it has leaked out. If you have an older R-22 system and have a leaking coil your options unfortunately of repair or temporally charging are getting less viable.
Refrigerant 22 is in the last phases of a government mandated phase out. Production levels have been reduced over the years and supply and demand have driven prices up to record levels. Evaporator coil leaks are particularly troublesome due to many pin hole leaks caused by electrolysis. In order to make systems meet higher energy efficiency mandates manufactures over the past years made copper tubing thinner with interior rifling. This thinner tubing wall has shown to be more susceptible to developing pin hole leaks due to electrolysis caused by having dissimilar metals in the form of copper tubes and aluminum fins. These pin holes tend to develop in 8-12 years of use. Once formed repair is just about impossible. While it is still possible to replace the coil. Refrigerant 22 coils are going to become harder to get and R-22 itself is getting so expensive it may not be a good choice in the long run.
The good news is any new Refrigerant 410A system will be as much as 10%-40% more energy efficient or higher. You will also have a matched system that is designed to work together making you more comfortable as well. And everything will be under a new manufacture's warranty, up to lifetime on the compressor on some products.
Cool Tech has short term 0% and long term low payment financing as well to ease the blow to your budget. The savings you will get on your electric bill can offset much of that monthly payment as well. So the electric company helps you pay for it.
Cool Tech is offering a spring tune up special for $79.00. We will check all system components for proper operation including refrigerant charge. Cleaning the outdoor coil, clearing the drain and changing the (customer supplied) filter are also included. We will give you a detailed and honest evaluation of your systems condition. If we feel it can still supply your cooling needs for some years we will tell you. If however you decide to replace it we will credit the entire cost of the tune up toward the purchase of a new system.
Right now is the best time to determine your comfort needs for the upcoming summer. Don't wait for companies to get busy and prices to go up. Also ask about our one and two year maintenance agreements to keep you system in prime operating condition and keep your warranty requirements satisfied.
For more information or to schedule a free equipment replacement estimate or service call in the Arlington TX, Ft. Worth TX, Mansfield TX or Tarrant County and surrounding area, check out our website www.cooltechmechanical.com.
