{"id":994,"date":"2019-04-15T11:00:58","date_gmt":"2019-04-15T15:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/?p=994"},"modified":"2025-06-05T12:08:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T16:08:45","slug":"ac-system-beyond-repair-consider-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/ac-system-beyond-repair-consider-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your AC System Beyond Repair? Consider This Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-997 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Is-Your-AC-System-Beyond-Repair-Consider-This-Replacement-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"ductless-air-handler-with-remote\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Is-Your-AC-System-Beyond-Repair-Consider-This-Replacement-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Is-Your-AC-System-Beyond-Repair-Consider-This-Replacement.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>With temperatures warming, soon enough we\u2019ll be able to start using our air conditioners on a regular basis. But, what if yours was having problems last year? If it\u2019s aging and repairs just aren\u2019t a cost-effective option anymore, you may find yourself facing the decision of replacing your cooling system. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0If you\u2019re not sure how to decide, here\u2019s how to determine whether to<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/repair-replace-old-air-conditioner\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">repair or replace your old air conditioner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s say you have a central system in place. You should just stick with a new model of that system, right?<\/p>\n<p>Well, not necessarily. If you have damaged ductwork that can\u2019t handle another season of use, or your heater is aging in <em>addition <\/em>to your air conditioner, then you\u2019d do well to consider the ductless system. Be sure to contact our pros if you\u2019re unsure of your decision, and keep reading to learn of the many benefits of installing a ductless system.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Why Ductless Systems Are Worth Considering for AC Replacement<\/h2>\n<p>As the name implies, a ductless system is an HVAC system that doesn\u2019t rely on a network of ducts to do its job. Rather, it uses a single outdoor condenser unit, connected via refrigerant lines to air handlers that are installed throughout the home. A ductless system works similarly to an air conditioner, transferring heat from one place to another.<\/p>\n<p>There is a reversing valve that switches the flow of refrigerant, allowing for summertime cooling and wintertime heating. To cool your home, heat is absorbed from the indoors and moved outside. To heat the home, heat is absorbed from outside and moved inside. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re dealing with inconsistent performance or suspect duct issues, take a look at these<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/unique-needs-ductless-ac-system\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unique needs of ductless AC systems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see if the upgrade makes sense.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Now, the benefits!<\/p>\n<h3>Versatility<\/h3>\n<p>Ductless systems are two-in-one HVAC systems capable of both cooling and heating your home for ultimate comfort. Just by flipping a switch, the system can go from cooling mode to heating mode, and vice-versa.<\/p>\n<h3>Convenience<\/h3>\n<p>Installing ducts can be a difficult and expensive undertaking, depending on the layout of your home. Some homes may not have a lot of space for ductwork, so going ductless can be a fantastic alternative. Having a ductless system installed is less invasive than alternative HVAC systems, and can be completed in as little as a day.<\/p>\n<h3>Cost Effectiveness<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s no need for you to worry about servicing two different HVAC systems. When you go ductless, you don\u2019t have to worry about getting repairs and maintenance for two separate systems. Though, we do want to stress that since a ductless system operates on year-round heat pump technology, you do want to schedule maintenance twice a year.<\/p>\n<h3>Energy Efficiency<\/h3>\n<p>Ductless systems operate on less power than other systems, simply due to their small size. Additionally, homeowners ultimate control over the temperature of the air going into each room, therefore boosting efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>Also, since ductless systems are, well, ductless, they avoid the energy losses associated with ductwork leaks. A breach in your forced-air system\u2019s ducts can account for more than 30% of energy waste. A ductless system can save you a ton of money on your utility bills! <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more tips on saving energy and preventing summer breakdowns, here are some of the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/best-ways-prevent-ac-repair-summer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best ways to prevent AC repair this summer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>When you need professional <a href=\"\/service-areas\/fairfax-va\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AC repair in Fairfax, VA<\/a>, look no further than AllTech Services, Inc. <a href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact us<\/a> today! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ductless systems operate on less power than other systems, simply due to their small size, and this is just one of their benefits. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[39,168],"class_list":["post-994","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning-service","tag-ac-repair","tag-fairfax"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/994","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=994"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/994\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2009,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/994\/revisions\/2009"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=994"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=994"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=994"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}