Whether you already have a central air system or want to invest in one, knowing enough about it is crucial. Below, you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions about these units to help you make informed decisions.
Is Switching to Central Air Conditioning Viable If You Don’t Have Ductwork?
You can switch to central AC with or without ductwork. You have two options for your home — adding ductwork or choosing an alternative, like a ductless mini split air system. Either way, you can set up central AC by adding the right components to your house.
With that said, ductless central air is not usually as efficient as a traditional split unit. You can ask an HVAC technician to discuss the best option for your home and budget.
Does Switching to Central AC Increase My Home’s Value?
Switching to a central AC system can increase your home’s value and appeal to buyers. The amount your house’s value can increase will vary, but many people see a few thousand dollars more when selling. We recommend only installing this AC type if you don’t plan to sell your home immediately to maximize your investment.
What Is the Life Expectancy of a Central Air Conditioner?
A central air conditioner can last between 10 and 20 years if you maintain it properly and replace parts as necessary.
How Do You Maintain Your Central Air After Installation?
You should schedule maintenance on your central AC system at least once a year, preferably in the spring. Check and clean parts of your AC between professional visits to keep it in good shape and replace the filters every 90 days.
How Do You Know When It’s Time to Replace Your Central AC?
Here are some of the most common signs that indicate it’s time to replace your AC system:
- The unit no longer meets your needs.
- Your system is over 10 to 20 years old.
- You refill the refrigerant more often than before.
- Your energy costs to run it are much higher.
- Repair costs are higher than the price of a new unit.
Start Upgrading Your Central Air Unit With Bruni & Campisi
Whether you want to install a central air conditioner for the first time or need to replace your existing one, Bruni & Campisi is here to help. We offer flat-fee pricing with no hidden costs, a one-year labor warranty and 24/7 emergency support. You can trust our licensed and insured technicians to help you when needed.
Contact us online to schedule an appointment today!
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I had a great experience with Devonte! He was professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everything was taken care of properly. He did a great job and clearly cares about providing good customer service. I would definitely recommend Devonte to anyone needing air conditioning service!
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Mya Arii
Jayson, was knowledgable and fixed the aircon quickly. Our house was cooling in no time. Best guy out there! Thank you.
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On-time, courteous and professional service. We bought new heating and air conditioning units last year, and had a replacement toilet installed, and are VERY SATISFIED with the installation, operation training, and maintenance from Bruni and Campisi. Highly recommend them for HVAC and plumbing. Today's call was an annual maintenance check on the AC unit. Service Tech Nick was great!
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Craig W
Our A/C went down during a heat wave. They came out same day to give us a quote. They then came back that night with portable A/C units and replaced our whole system the following day. We worked with Steve, Marco, Daniel, and Yuri and they were all beyond friendly. The pricing was honest and fair too. Really happy with everything
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Anthony Chillemi
Mike provided Fast response, professional technician, fair pricing, and excellent customer service. My air conditioner is working perfectly. Highly recommend!
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H. Katherine Hilario
Jason was great! He was friendly, professional, and took the time to explain everything to me. He got my air conditioner running perfectly and made the whole process easy. Highly recommend!
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samantha power
We had a 220 outlet that was not working for the air conditioner. We contacted another person who said the line was missing which would’ve been complicated.. Marco, the electrician that came was very thorough and found the line tucked inside the panel and within a half hour everything was working!!! Honest and knowledgeable work. Will trust them for future work.
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Nan Quest
Russell R was able to diagnose a problem on our Mitsubishi Mini Split unit. The needed parts were ordered and he came back to do the repair. He’s definitely an asset to B&C and we would welcome him back for any service/repair. He goes the extra mile. The only down side was that it took several weeks for the parts to arrive. I’m not sure where the hang up occurred. Good thing the unit was able to limp along during this very humid weather.
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ANN BRUNS
Jason came over today to do my A/C maintenance. He was friendly and articulate, working with my lack of knowledge on HVAC. My vents were in some hard-to-reach places and he was able to replace them.
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Ben Margolis
Ariel and Yourri installed my mini splits. They were the best, hard working, no nonsense workers. I am extremely happy with the job they did. Now I’m enjoying a cool and quiet house!
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Claire Miko
Jason Rees could not have been more respectful, informative, and honest. He advise me on what needs to be done to my 15-year-old furnace. The he checked all my mini splits. explained and recommended what I need to do in the future I hope Jason will continually be the perso bruni and Campisi sends Thank you. AnnLadd
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Ann Ladd
Yesterday Fabricio did an electrical inspection and today Scott did a plumbing inspection on our 120 year old house. Today, Vinny came and evaluated our home for ductless air conditioning. I was impressed with the knowledge, thoroughness, friendliness and professionalism of all three guys. We've had good experiences with Bruni & Campisi and expect to continue using them and recommending them to others.
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Michael Lee Stallard
We use Bruni & Campisi for all our heating and cooling needs at our retail showroom. Always top notch, rapid service! Tech Jason R showed up on time today, was friendly and professional, and did a great job thoroughly cleaning and servicing our heating. Happy to say our heat is back up and running, and our space feels comfortable once again. Thank you!
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maureen fallon
Erica was a great technician. Very professional and knew what it need to the central unit. I was very satisfied with Eric's work. Eric explained to me the process to fix the condition of the A/C. Also introduced me to the member of Bruni & Campisi for anual maintenance check up. Five starts.
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David Franco
I have been using Bruni & Campisi Heating and air conditioning for many years. I’ve had a wonderful experiences when Caleb, the Bruni and Campisi technician is assigned. He has handled various projects and always is thorough, knowledgeable and gets the job done. I highly recommend him.
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