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Instead of asking what the lifespan of the unit is froma
repair or replace point of view, a better question to ask
is “WHAT IS THE EER OR ENERGYEFFICIENCY LIFE
SPANOFTHEUNIT?”. When does it become cheaper
to replace the unit because it’s less expensive
to operate?
There is also a proven link between effective
maintenance and energy efficiency – properly
maintainedplant andequipment consume less energy,
as well as being better for the environment, safer to
operate and cheaper to run. The AIRAH Handbook
talks about the economic life for air conditioning
equipment ranging from a split unit at seven years to
a large package unit at 15 years. Many air conditioner
manufacturers only carry parts for units up to seven
years of age and after that a generic replacement part
needs to be found, and in some cases modified,
to fit the system.
Temperzone is one of the fewmanufacturers in
Australia that still carries parts for systems more than
20 years old.
One thing that is definitely required to ensure a long
lifespan and an energy efficient air conditioning
system is good regular maintenance. You wouldn’t drive
your car for 10 years without having it serviced; and to
get the best performance out of an air conditioning
system, it needs to be treated with the same tender
loving care.
Temperzone sales offices and our free call technical
support line can assist contractors, service companies
and consulting engineers to gather all the correct
information needed tomake a final decision when
it comes to replacing or repairing your air
conditioning system.
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