Window air conditionersare pricey – typically hundreds of dollars.
Below you’ll find the five signs that you might need to replace your window air conditioner.
(We’ve also got tips onhow to potentially fix a noisy AC unit here.)
If you notice bad smells coming from the machine as it operates, there could be a problem.
Mold and mildew can affect your health and a wiring problem can lead to a fire hazard.
A common issue with older AC units is the use of the refrigerant R-22, or freon.
Freon was phased out by theEPAbecause of its environmental impact.
The EPA set 2020 as a deadline for ending the production and import of this refrigerant.
Is it time for a new air conditioner?
And you might be able to get another several months out of your window air conditioner.
Not sold on a window unit?Learn more about portable air conditioners.
