It takes teamwork.
Your central air conditioning or heat pump system is a split system. That means it consists of two parts: an indoor unit (coil) and outdoor (condensing) unit. These two parts are specifically designed to work together as a coordinated team to provide top performance and maximum efficiency and comfort. Plus, since both components are necessary for a working system, both parts of your existing system were originally installed at the same time which means they both wear out at the same time. So if you install a new outdoor unit, be sure to include a new, equally efficient matched indoor unit.
When a bargains not a bargain.
If you dont replace your indoor unit, you wont be getting what you paid for. In fact, your system could be up to 15% less efficient than stated and youll be less comfortable, too. That's why simply replacing just the outdoor unit isn't a bargain in the long run.
Replacing the outdoor unit but leaving the old indoor unit may offer you the lowest price, but it wont give you the best value. At best, when your air conditioning or heat pump components dont match, youll be sacrificing comfort. The system may still work, but it wont perform up to the promised energy efficiency. Over time, this will also cost you more money. At worst, when the components arent matched, it could create undue stress on your cooling system, resulting in unnecessary, premature failure.
Matched Systems Mean Maximum Satisfaction.
When you consider the sacrifices and the added costs of repairing or replacing these unmatched units, installing a matched system the first time around makes good sense. Youll get higher efficiencies, greater reliability and more comfort. And thats a real bargain.
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