Frequently Asked Air Conditioning Questions & Answers

Here at Bill Shuford Heating & Air, we believe in being fully transparent in our services and our pricing. We don’t believe in surprising our customers with last minute charges or deceitful tactics to squeeze money out of you. Prior to starting any air conditioning service or installation job, we do our very best to answer as many questions you might have. We want our customers to feel as comfortable as possible moving forward with our team. To better serve our customers here in the greater Shelby, NC area, we’ve answered the most frequently asked questions we receive about air conditioners below. Keep reading to learn more about your home cooling system!
How Does Central Air Conditioning Work?
The air conditioner in a central heating and cooling system provides cool air through ductwork inside of your Shelby, NC home by providing a process that draws out the warm air inside and removing its heat. There are four major components of an air conditioning system. They are the evaporator, condenser, compressor, and expansion valve. Each of these air conditioner components functions in sync with each other and has a specific job to do – to keep your air conditioner running like a well-oiled machine.
When and Why Should I Replace My AC Unit?
The average lifespan of an air conditioning unit is around 10-15 years. If your AC unit is near the end of its life and you’re making frequent service calls for air conditioning repairs, it’s probably time to replace your cooling system. A good rule of thumb is if your AC repair cost is around half or more of the cost of an AC replacement unit, go ahead and replace your air conditioning system. Instead of continuing to dump money into repairing a failing system that’s probably not running very efficiently anyway, it sometimes make more sense to invest in a new air conditioner.
Is Routine AC Maintenance Necessary?
Just like your car or any other piece of equipment that sees heavy usage and has many moving parts, it’s going to need regular maintenance. At Bill Shuford Heating & Air, we suggest having your air conditioning unit professional maintained and inspected once a year in the early spring. Routine AC maintenance helps to ensure that your equipment is running at peak efficiency and that no repairs are needed.
If you’re interested in learning more about our professional air conditioning services, check out our services page or give our Shelby, NC office a call today!





