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Originally Posted by Parker
How long do the air conditioners put in by The Villages builders on new homes tend to last? Ours is eight years old and doing fine, but I'm wondering when I might expect to have to replace it. Would like to hear from others out there about what you've learned or experienced. Thanks!
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Sun Kool tech estimated average life for AC's in central FL at 12 years. That's probably why they don't write extended warranties beyond 10 years. Older AC units that used copper instead of paper thin aluminum tubing probably lasted longer IMHO. We had older Chrysler Airtemp window units that lasted 25 years. I doubt they sell anything today that could come even close. What also doesn't help in TV is the fact that the AC units meet the minimum cooling requirements.
Sun Kool said they would be installing a 3.5 ton unit rather than the original 3 ton when it's time to replace it.