Why Your Evaporator Coil Needs To Be Updated
Warmer days are fast approaching and your HVAC system needs to be in good shape to switch from heating your home to cooling it. One of the key components of the cooling system is the evaporator coil. In the months when it was unused and harsh weather, it could have been damaged or deteriorated without your being aware.
Those several months may have rendered it too expensive to fix compared to the benefits and there could be a better version out in the market by now. Not convinced you need to get an updated version of this? Here are some helpful reasons why you should consider an upgrade.
Using A Damaged Coil Is Risky
A tear or hole in the coil would let the refrigerant out. This causes your system to work inefficiently and adds stress to the system, speeding its wear and tear. Eventually, other parts end up broken, which costs more to fix on top of the expense of the wasted refrigerant. The leaking would also cause environmental problems.
If you’re still using freon, this refrigerant has been phased out due to considerable environmental concerns. It’s also harder and more expensive to acquire due to the limited availability of the product. Talk to your HVAC technician about switching to the newer coolant and have the coil replaced to reduce depleting more.
Less Efficiency
When your HVAC system is working harder to maintain the same level of coolness in your home, this leads to increased wear-and-tear. This quickly ruins other pieces in your air conditioning (AC). What’s risky is the possibility of other key components becomes impaired which are more likely pricey to fix or, worse, replace.
Your electricity bills would also increase greatly with the increased use in power, even if there hasn’t been any change to your home environment’s temperature. Take a look at your electricity bills last summer. If you see great increases in your utility costs, it might be an indication of a problem in your air conditioning system.
Technological Advancements
It’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest innovation because it can save you a lot of money while optimizing the lifespan of your AC units. For example, we mentioned earlier that the old refrigerant is now being replaced with a new one to reduce carbon footprint. With the new coolant, a new coil that’s designed to use this R-410A, the latest refrigerant, has been rolled out.
Continued usage of the old coil would force you to stick with the old coolant. As with most other forms of technology, refusing to upgrade would mean greater operational expenses. You’d be denying your family of significant long-term savings on electricity, coolant purchases and fixes. In the case of freon, you’d also fail your duty as a global citizen to look after the nature and the world we live in.
Changing any part of your system can be a tough decision to make with the amount you have to spend in expenses. However, it’s well worth the funds when you weigh it against the long-term benefits. Have your evaporator coil and the rest of your air conditioning assessed by a professional HVAC technician from Romano Bros. to be sure whether you should consider an upgrade. Call us at (630) 931-0123.
