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Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy
We did a custom build and opted NOT for the cheapest unit, but the next model up for the humidity monitoring, if I remember correctly. But given today's more spec house type of operations and pricing environment, I would expect the cheapest unit would be installed.
Most A/C units have a standard life of 15 years, though that is an average and can vary by mfg and model. It is not a guarantee, and your A/C will work until it doesn't.
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though the following link does not have A/Cs, the link shows the decrease in expected lifespan from 10 years ago
Home Appliance Life Expectancy Chart | Mr. Appliance
So, for A/Cs, over 15 years, you are starting to live on borrowed time, and the best time to replace the unit is in the winter, so that you don't have a summer time emergency, especially when one might be away
good luck to us! |
From my unscientific survey the HVAC units installed here in the Villages by the builder lasts anywhere from 8-15 years although some have lasted longer. Small numbers will fail at 8 to 10 years and as you go further up in time, more fail. I guess if you keep replacing parts or even the compressor it can last a longer time but at some point it's not going to be running efficiently as it wears out over time. Like any home maintenance item you need to evaluate your needs and plan accordingly. Unfortunately, I'll bet most here in the Villages never pay any attention to their HVAC system, as I've seen by the many preventable failures my neighbors have had, until it stops running. Then they go "crazy" because they can't live without A/C here in Florida then they start complaining about the HVAC company that won't drop everything and come fix their unit.
