AC Replacement in Prairieville: Why Fall is the Best Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner

School is back in session and football is back on TV, and although it’s still warm outside, fall is approaching. While autumn is a brief and enjoyable season in south Louisiana another benefit is that we can also see some big savings in our utility bills and give our air conditioners a rest.

This is also a prime time to ask yourself a question: should you replace your air conditioner? If you have felt that your unit was struggling to keep up with the hottest days of summer or that your electric bills are simply getting too high, you should have an air conditioning contractor come to inspect your unit. Here is why fall is the time to do it.

Servicing Your Air Conditioner During the Fall Gives You Time to Make an Informed Decision

Think about it this way. When you go to the grocery store to shop for your family on an empty stomach, you are probably more likely to buy things that you do not need or will actually use. This is because you are hungry and currently without food so anything will appear appetizing. However, if you go shopping without an appetite, you are more likely to get only the things you need and will use without over-buying.

This works the same with air conditioning. If you wait until you are without air conditioning on a hot day, chances are you will make the first decision that will remedy the problem simply to escape the heat and humidity. However, if you wait until the weather is nice and cool and your unit is not needed to manage the temperature inside your home, you will probably spend more time looking, researching, shopping, and finding out what you really want and need.

Fall is the Slower Season for HVAC Service Companies

Of course, a time of year where you are not running heat or air in your home means that the repair companies are not making emergency service calls. This means that they are more readily available and able to work around your schedule.

This also means that they can spend more time diagnosing issues and figuring out solutions to your unit’s problems. With a lower volume of other jobs to be made, you are likely to receive better and more personalized service during the slow season than you would if you made a call to your technician during days with extreme weather conditions.

Change Your Air Conditioner This Fall to Start the Year with Savings

If you change your unit in the fall, you can start next spring with a few more dollars in your pocket. Newer units are far more energy efficient and technology to make this possible is constantly being implemented. A new unit could save you hundreds on your summer utility bills.

If you would like to schedule a visit with a technician, call Glaze Heating and Air. We have years of experience servicing the people of Prairieville and Baton Rouge. We can help you make the decision that is best for you and your wallet.