How Long Do AC Units Last?

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A typical air conditioning unit can last anywhere from 10-12 years. What makes an AC system last longer?  The answer is, it depends on the owner. AC Systems, if maintained well, can last a long time. If they are neglected, you could take years off its life expectancy. So how long do ac units last? The answer to that question is up to you, but here are a few tips to extend the life of your AC.

Give Your AC A Break From Time to Time

The more miles you put on a car, the shorter the shelf life. The same goes for your AC system. Constantly running your system can wear your air conditioner down. If you plan on leaving your home for a while, try adjusting your thermostat to a higher temperature. At night too, you’ll want to raise the temperature on your thermostat a few degrees. Making these minor adjustments can take a huge load off your air conditioner.

Air conditioners, like cars and computers, need regular maintenance to ensure they work properly and efficiently. Scott’s Heating & Air Conditioning recommends 2 tune-ups per year as part of their planned maintenance package.

Set Your Thermostat to Auto

In keeping with the “give your AC a break” theme, check your thermostat to see if the fan is set to “On”. If so, that means that your AC fan is running all hours of the day. Change the setting to “Auto.” The “Auto” setting allows your thermostat to take the room’s temperature and only turn the fan on to blow cool air when the thermostat reads that the room is warmer than the desired temperature. This setting takes a huge load off your AC unit.

Keep Outdoor Unit Clean and Clear of Debris

Be sure to keep the area around your outdoor condenser unit clean and clear of debris. Overgrown landscape can obstruct airflow to the unit, causing your air conditioning system to work less efficiently and could lead to costly repairs. Make sure that grass shavings and any loose materials from storms are cleared from the area.

Invest in a Smart Thermostat

According to the Department of Energy, you can save 10% on your electric bill each year by turning your thermostat back 7-10 degrees for at least 8 hours a day. Programmable, or Smart, thermostats allow you to keep track of your home’s temperature while you’re away from the house, set heating and cooling schedules that optimize your energy consumption, and provide a convenient way to manage your AC system. Smart thermostats reduce unnecessary wear and tear on your system, prolonging its life.

Keep up with Planned Maintenances

Air conditioners, like cars and computers, need regular maintenance to ensure they work properly and efficiently. Scott’s Heating & Air Conditioning recommends 2 tune-ups per year as part of their planned maintenance package, Scott’s Club. Also, be sure to change out your air filters regularly. Dirty air filters reduce efficiency and cause strain on your AC unit.

Additional Benefits of Scott’s Club

When you choose to have an Annual Residential Maintenance Agreement with Scott’s Heating & Air Conditioning, you’ll also enjoy:

  • Priority scheduling for any emergency calls
  • 15% discount on defective parts that are discovered during your routine maintenance or service calls
  • $500 off system replacement and priority scheduling for system installations

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Scott’s Heating & Air Conditioning is a full-service heating and air conditioning company and a Bryant® Factory Authorized Dealer in Central Florida. Whether you need repair, maintenance, or installation of a new heating or cooling system, we provide efficient, cost-effective, and professional service. When it’s hot, call Scott!

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Wonderful team of professionals. Everything was first rate, the installers were excellent .
Scott's Heating & Air Conditioning is one of the very best companies that I have ever dealt with. Each and every employee is very knowledgeable, polite, effecient, and responds quickly to each task. The products and prices are reasonable, and quality is excellent. I highly recommend Scott's Heating & Air Conditioning!
Caca B
Caca B
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Great crew; on time, knowledgeable and professional. Excellent installation of new system.
Linda Baker
Linda Baker
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Very happy with their work
Eric Garms
Eric Garms
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Oh my god what an amazing company! I literally called one hour ago and said that my thermostat wasn’t working and there was a knock on my door within the hour! They told us what to do to fix it therefore saving us a $600 bill. They came right away, none of that we can see you in 48 hour junk. Amazing.
V Js
V Js
1693328507
They were able to provide me with same day service, friendly and very responsive. Also, I got 2 other quotes and the pricing was the most competitive.
So thankful and impressed! My dad returned home after having open heart surgery to a completely dead HVAC system in the middle of summer. Definitely not ideal. The repair was going to be pricey so he opted for a new unit. A crew came out on a Saturday and did a very clean and efficient install. Highly recommend this company!!!
Brooke Riley
Brooke Riley
1692362381
Very professional, work very neat and cleaned up and removed stuff. Very impressed with all of the staff and the company.
Our AC decided to quit during one of the hottest heatwaves in years. We called Scott's and someone was at the house to give us a quote in 30 min. From the moment they answered our first phone call through the install everyone was amazing, professional and provided a quality product and excellent service. Craig, Jose, Dexter were awesome! One of the new guys brought us a portable unit at 9:30 PM on a Friday so we could sleep. We missed his name, but shout out to him as well (he likes to give high fives). Thanks Scott and team for everything. We highly recommend!!!
K Harper
K Harper
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For the past week I've worked with Craig on getting estimates for a new A/C unit, and he has been great at answering my questions and addressing any concerns. Very responsive and knowledgeable, straight shooter and direct! I didn't have to deal with any up-selling like working with a used car salesman (I experienced that with other bigger local A/C companies providing quotes). For these qualities alone I would recommend Scott's A/C, even though I will disclose that we ultimately went with another quote from a family referral of an A/C company. Had that family referral not been apart of our consideration, we would definitely choose and recommend Scott's for new A/C installs and service!
rwoodunder
rwoodunder
1691677447
Dan in sales, outstanding jobgoing over equipment and helping us make what was the best decisions for us on purchasing new a/cinstall, plus scheduling the next day!Boris and Justin were excellent with communications while install and after! very clean, professional taking old out and installing new!ty
T F
T F
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We can't thank Scott's enough. We came home to a air conditioner barely limping along. I called Scott's first thing in the morning and they had a technician out that day. Unfortunately our system could not be saved. The salesman Craig came out that day as well and quoted a new system. Since it was a Friday we could not get the system installed until Tuesday. Scott's provided us with a portable system which definitely helped during the grueling heat wave in Central Florida. Tuesday came, the installers showed up on time and did an awesome installation job. Cleaned everything up and went on their way. Everyone was pleasant, professional and great to work with! Thank You Scott's Heating & Cooling!
Rodger Marty
Rodger Marty
1689943584
Always happy with their response time. Issue started last night causing our A/C unit to shut down. Made a call to Scott's Heating and Air in the morning and a tech was here by 10:45am. Tyrie, the tech, is awesome. He quickly took care of the problem and had us up and running in no time at all. He is knowledgeable and professional and did a great job.
Perfect company to do business with. Professional and courteous in all phases of project.
Ron Brenton
Ron Brenton
1689684296
Excellent response and service. After 25 years of being serviced by a competitor I decided to change companies. AC was out and in need of replacement. Within 24 hours we had the sales rep here and new unit going in for a reasonable expense. No upselling, phony money savings, or timeshare presentations- just a new system without being targeted and pressured into pricey newer technology that will also become obsolete and non reparable every system cycle. I’m recommending to everyone looking for a new provider
Bill Sumner
Bill Sumner
1688123609
Excellent job getting my new system installed. Friendly and professional staff. Would recommend this company to anyone who needs ac work done.
Michael Imlay
Michael Imlay
1686157131
My a/c went out on a Sunday during a holiday weekend. I called and they had someone out there within a couple of hours to repair it! Great service
Susan
Susan
1685582464
All are very responsive and professional! Great job!
Diane Layton
Diane Layton
1682546738
Scott’s saved the day for us this evening. Our A/C stopped working and it got hot inside quickly, which was more complicated because I’m 36 weeks pregnant. Scott’s was responsive to our call and within two hours someone had come and fixed our unit!
Kaley Gilford
Kaley Gilford
1681601593
20 out of 10 this place is amazing. The techs are always awesome. Super knowledgeable, friendly, polite and quick. They are prompt about appointments and always show up within the time frame. They always keep me cool and I cannot appreciate you guys enough!
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