At first glance, your situation may look bleak. You probably know that you require either an heating and cooling system repair or a new air conditioner. What you also know is that you are not an air conditioning expert, and you want to make an informed decision.

When you reach out to the air conditioning experts at McCrea’s ClimateCare we can help you to make a logical decision. We will thoroughly assess the condition of your air conditioner, tell you what we are doing every step of the way, educate you about how your air conditioner functions and answer all your questions. In the end, you’ll have the confidence to make a decision that’s best for you.

Yes, McCrea’s ClimateCare sets the bar for customer service exceptionally high. We happen to believe that that is precisely where it ought to be.

If you suspect that an air conditioner repair or replacement lies in your future, you will want to know how McCrea’s ClimateCare assesses the condition of your air conditioner – beyond the obvious visual inspection of the compressor and other mechanical components. We can tell a lot by the physical condition of your air conditioner, but we can’t tell it all. We will need your help in formulating an accurate prognosis. Here are the top four issues that we focus on:

How old is your air conditioner?

Every electrical system has a lifespan. For your air conditioner, it’s typically between 10 and 15 years, depending on how often it was used and how well it has been maintained.

Your recent air conditioner repair history

The older an air conditioner gets, the more likely it will break down. In fact, the frequency in which your air conditioner breaks down is the most telling sign that your air conditioner has run its course. This said, we know it can be difficult to swallow the upfront expense of buying and installing a new air conditioner. This is where we counsel our customers to take the long view. A new Energy Star air conditioner runs so efficiently that it can save you up to 20 percent on your cooling bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. In addition to greater reliability and efficiency, you should notice a distinct difference in the quality of your home’s indoor air quality with a new air conditioner.

Your recent cooling bills

Here’s an issue that often sneaks up on homeowners, and understandably so: you get a utility bill, you pay the bill, sometimes only vaguely aware that it is several dollars higher than last month’s bill. But those dollars add up quickly,  which is why the experts at McCrea’s ClimateCare advise our customers to regularly review their bills over the previous 12 months. These three issues – the age of an air conditioner, its recent repair history and its increased energy use – usually point to whether an air conditioner is on its final leg.

Your home’s indoor air quality

Too much humidity in the air is a sure sign that an air conditioner isn’t performing as it should. The temperatures in your home also might be inconsistent, with some rooms feeling too warm or too cold. Here is where you can count on McCrea’s ClimateCare to isolate the proper culprit; cracks and leaks around windows or doors, leaky ductwork or insufficient insulation could also play a factor in the efficiency of your home’s cooling.

Clearly, there is more to assessing an air conditioner’s efficiency than meets the eye (quite literally). It takes a thorough inspection, questions and the benefit of time. With McCrea’s ClimateCare, customers get all three, along with one other thing: peace of mind that they’re making the right decision about repairing or replacing their air conditioner.

If you would like to speak with a member of our team regarding your air conditioner in the Renfrew & Arnprior area, feel free to contact us and we will be happy to consult your needs with you.