Not your typical A/C Unit

Oldest Thermostat I have seen in service!

The attached pictures are of Trane equipment. The outdoor A/C unit was in installed in 1984 and has been in service for 31 years. The thermostat was installed 1977 and has been in service for over 38 years. Is this typical?

How long can I expect my A/C – HVAC Equipment to last? That is a very good question and can be challenging to answer.

But, here are some averages:

Condensing Unit – Outdoor A/C Unit = 15 years. (How much it is used and the environment it is in makes all the difference!)

Heat Pump – A/C Outdoor Unit = 12 years. (Double duty for heating and cooling your home.)

Thermostat = 5 years. (Who uses it? Home Owners, Children, Employees, the general public? They all make the difference!)

Gas Furnace = 18 years. ( Once again is determined by usage, environment and how it’s configured with the overall heating needs of the structure it is heating.)

Air Handler w/Electric Heat = 10 years for the electric heat strips and 18 years for the air handler it’s self. (How and where is it used, environment, set-up with heat pump or whether it is used with regular a/c unit all determine its life span.) 

Manufactures typically give a life span of 12 to 15 years to most HVAC Equipment. The key to system longevity is regular maintenance by experienced HVAC professionals like A.I.R. llc.  With proper care, your air conditioning system can last from 15 to 20 years; a gas furnace can run for up to 25 years.  

> The information provided for average life spans of HVAC equipment came from ASHRAE Equipment Life Expectancy Chart and from leading manufacturers. <