Q: When considering whether or not to replace your existing home comfort system is is important to consider the following:

Matched System Design: All air conditioner and heat pumps are specifically designed to work  as a “matched system” with both indoor and outdoor components being designed  to work together for optimum efficiency and performance.  
Air conditioner and heat pump outdoor units may "work" with different indoor units, but the result is a definite compromise in system performance and many manufacturers will notl not cover the components under warranty.

Higher Cooling And Heating Efficiency: The cooling and/or heating efficiency ratings that are advertised for an air conditioner or heat pump are based on their performance as “matched systems”. While changing only the outdoor unit may result in improved efficiency compared to the old system, it will not be as efficient as it was designed to be and your savings will be lower than with a “matched system”.

Equipment Age: In Brevard County, due to our coastal environment, the average life span of an air conditioner or heat pump outdoor unit is approximately 7 years old, but residents living directly on the water may see this reduced to 3 years. 
  
New Warranty: A new unit also gives you a new product warranty. Replacing the indoor unit at the same time as the outdoor unit results in peace of mind, knowing the new warranty covers the entire system.

A Bargain: At first glance, replacing only an air conditioner or heat pump outdoor unit may appear to be a bargain. But when you consider the lower cooling and heating efficiencies, decreased reliability and high cost of ownership that results, it's not such a bargain.
Replacing an entire system costs more, but you get more efficiency, reliability, comfort and lower repair costs.

Maintenance Program:  An annual maintenance program will extend the life of your system and  reduce the number of untimely breakdowns during the season. 
Speak with one of our Home Comfort Advisors to find out how our Energy Savings Agreement can save you time and money.

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