Old Lennox Air Conditioners can be energy hogs



36-year old Lennox AC



25-year old Lennox AC

 Old Lennox air conditioners can be a huge energy draw.  You can replace them with new Lennox air conditioners, or new Trane, Day and Night, Carrier, York, Bryant, Payne, Rheem AC's.  If older Lennox air conditioners don't function the way they should, then they should be replaced.  Having your system replaced typically takes in between 5-7 years to pay back or longer, depending on the individual circumstances, size and cost of the job.  A good air conditioning contractor will conduct a Manual J load calculation approved by ACCA, ASHRAE, and other governing bodies of the heating and air conditioning industry.  The contractor should not ask for square feet, etc...  A good contractor will size the ductwork, conduct a Manual J load calculation, provide the options to their customers, and let the customers make a well informed decision.  The entire process of having a Lennox premier dealer come in and size the equipment properly should take in between 1-2 hours, maybe longer depending on the questions the home owner has.  A homeowner should NOT try and replace their air conditioner.  A license is required to handle refrigerant, and if not done properly, can lead to serious damage to the homeowner and/or property.  Replacing furnaces and air conditioners is something a homeowner should NOT do.  If your Lennox air conditioner looks anything like these two pictures, you should look at having them replaced.  If your Lennox furnace is the same age, you should consider having your Lennox furnace replaced too.  You can add Honeywell Prestige thermostats to enhance controls, or you can add Lennox de-humidifiers or humidifiers depending on the climate you are in.  Thanks for looking!