How long should an air conditioner last?
The average life of an air conditioner/ heat pump in the sub-tropic climate of the Milton, FL area seems to be from ten to fifteen years, depending on a variety of particulars such as, care, usage, and probably the most important, a correct installation at the beginning. In northern climates an air conditioner will last longer, simply because they have a much shorter cooling season. On the other hand, our furnaces seem to outlast the furnaces in the north.
