Buying an air conditioner tends to be a process you don’t want to deal with. An air conditioner is known as a “distress purchase,” something you buy only in a time of need. You cannot get by in Albuquerque without air conditioning, and it makes more sense to replace the entire system right away when you’re dealing with near 100° heat.
However, as the temperatures begin to drop, you might feel that replacing the air conditioner is not such an urgent job. We’re here to tell you that, with fall coming up, you shouldn’t wait any longer to replace the AC system.
Often, people don’t go searching for a new air conditioner until it has broken down completely. Air conditioners, plumbing components, and other necessities are known as “distress purchases,” purchases made during periods of need, rather than something you buy because you want the latest and greatest gadget. We think it’s time to rethink this way of buying a new AC system.
It’s okay for the average homeowner to know little more than the bare minimum about their air conditioning and heating systems. You may not know how a compressor works or the science behind refrigeration, but that’s okay! (And kudos if you do know.)