The lifespan of air conditioners depends on the age of the unit. If your Ottawa home has an older A/C unit, it may only last between 10 and 12 years. In contrast, if your home is outfitted with a new, modern A/C unit, it is more likely to last between 15 and 20 years. New units are designed to last longer than older ones. Ultimately, if you are thinking of replacing your old air conditioner with a new one, Anchor Home Comfort can help. We offer air conditioner repairs, installations, and replacements. Our expert technicians can also help you choose a model that’s right for your home.
It’s worth noting that to ensure your air conditioner lives a full life, even one beyond 20 years, annual maintenance services are key. Anchor Home Comfort offers some of the most thorough air conditioning maintenance services in the Ottawa region. During your air conditioner maintenance appointment, one of our fully licensed and certified technicians will check and clean the fan compartments, adjust blower operations and replace the belt if necessary, check the plenum and seal for air leakage as well as the fuse/break and electrical panel, adjust the plenum dampers if necessary, water test the condensate pump, check for the proper temperature across the evaporator coil, ensure the outdoor unit is level and clean it, check freon levels, and tighten all electrical connections.