The word “contemporary” means “recent” or something that remains relevant. Houston Association of Realtors classifies houses built after 2010 as contemporary-style homes. Tomball, TX’s housing development began booming in 2010, with more homes built in Tomball, TX between 2010-2019 than ever before.
A well-built contemporary house should serve its owners 50-63 years, but your home’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning lifespan is highly variable. A Tomball AC replacement, with Established brands like Carrier and Trane, can happen after 10-20 years. A Fifteen years’ HVAC update is common.
AC Energy-Efficiency Updates for Tomball, TX
For many years, all newly installed HVACs were required to have SEER ratings of 13, but transitioning was sketchy throughout many areas of the country. Some cheaper-built homes’ had pre-2005 HVACS installed – new, of course – with SEER ratings as low as 10.
SEER2 is used today as a more realistic way of calculating HVAC energy efficiency. In Texas, our minimum 2024 Department of Energy SEER2 rating is 14.3.
In 2010, as we began ramping up new-home builds in Tomball, the Environmental Protection Agency implemented the R-22 refrigerant phase-out for the United States. AC equipment was redesigned for a safer, chlorine-free refrigerant, R-410A. In 2025, the EPA’s global warming potential limit for air conditioning systems will be 750. R-410A will be phased-out in favor of even more sustainable refrigerants, R-454B and R-32, residential air conditioner coolants with a zero ozone depletion potential and lower GWP.
Your home’s HVAC is not outdated because of these regulatory changes. AC manufacturers are responsible for managing the equipment upgrades. R-410A and R-134a refrigerants will continue to be available to your Tomball HVAC company as it maintains, services, and repairs your cooling system.
Advantages To Tomball Air Conditioner Replacement
We recommend you use the $5,000 Rule when comparing HVAC repair vs. replacement. It’s a common-sense guideline that evaluates your cooling equipment’s age and repair history.
Many homeowners in Tomball and Northwest Harris County are choosing to replace their AC systems. Here’s why:
Air Quality Improvement
Recent HVAC technology includes variable-speed motors, which improve the airflow to and through home registers. This enhanced airflow leads to cleaner air quality throughout your home. The new system fans are so efficient they can run 24/7 without noticeably increasing your monthly energy bill. Better air circulation leads to cleaner indoor air.
“Seasonal allergies” in Texas seem to be problematic every season, and your new AC in Tomball, TX will alleviate some of those symptoms. Breathing easier has been directly associated with feeling better; healthier.
Carbon Footprint Reduction
Ecological sustainability has become everyone’s concern because we care about the future of our people and planet. We continue to develop eco-friendlier ways to improve the way we live. Solutions include greener refrigerants, but HVAC manufacturers are designing heating and cooling systems themselves to reduce material waste while striving to develop more sustainable supply chain processes. Smart systems now give homeowners more control over energy consumption. Thermostats, automation systems like centralized HVAC management devices, and predictive AC maintenance apps reduce energy waste.
Consistent, Quieter Operation
You just stepped out of the shower. A blast of frigid air shoots from the register above, and you are now wet and chilled to the bone. Newer AC systems can eliminate those gusts of air and provide more consistent airflow. This can reduce those hot and cold spots in your home as well as the problem of too-hot or too-cold rooms. Some newer units give you the ability to provide heating and cooling only to the rooms you specify.
HVAC units shouldn’t be especially noisy, but you can often hear them turning off and on. New ACs have sound-reducing insulation to minimize noise; they’re quieter than older models.
New AC & Monthly Energy Bill Decreases
Your mortgage payment is likely your family’s greatest expense, followed by your electric bill. The Tomball, TX average monthly electric bill is about $220. The U.S. Department of Energy says of the $2,000 the average American spends paying for energy annually, as much as $400 could be going to waste from outdated heating and cooling systems. Your monthly electric bill could be reduced about 20% with a new, energy-efficient air conditioning system.
ROI and Increased Property Value
Monthly money savings, tax rebates, and cleaner air are benefit enough for most homeowners, but if you plan to sell your property, new AC return on investment is substantial; as much as 35%-50%. You can expect to sell your Tomball home for 5%-7% more if you have a new, energy-efficient air conditioning system.
Ask your tax professional about the $1,200 federal tax credit available through 2032 when you invest in an energy-efficient air conditioner. If you need information about air conditioner replacements in Tomball, or surrounding cities, contact Country Air.
FAQs
Two of the frequently asked questions we receive about air conditioner replacements are:
No, not unless you are a Section 608-certified technician. In fact, you’d be breaking the law handling R-22 refrigerant on your own.
Yes, if it’s a portable unit. Otherwise, you’ll run the risk of voiding the AC system’s warranties, increasing energy costs due to mis-installation, or worse, damaging your property. Some insurance companies won’t cover damage repairs from do-it-yourself HVAC installations.
