Your air conditioner will usually run without any problems, but once in awhile it may fail to sufficiently cool your home. Air conditioner problems can result from a dirty air filter, low refrigerant or worn out components. If the issue is the result of a dirty air filter, you can probably change it yourself. If your system isn’t working for other reasons, you’ll have to call a technician that does Air Conditioning Repair. Below you’ll learn the most common problems that can cause your unit to inefficiently cool your home.
Dirty Air Filter
The air filter in your air conditioner has a very important job. It traps the dirt and dust particles that are floating around and keeps them from getting on the evaporator coil. If the coil becomes plastered with dirt, it will eventually quit working. When the air filter is full of dirt, the air can’t pass through and you won’t have sufficient airflow coming out of your unit. Air filters aren’t very expensive and you should check your filter at least once a month and change it if you need to.
Low Refrigerant
If the refrigerant in your system gets too low because of a leak, then your air conditioner can’t cool your home. A technician will have to examine your unit to find the leak, make the repairs and add more refrigerant.
Evaporator Coils
If the evaporator coils are freezing up, your air conditioner will be working harder, but your house won’t be getting cooler. Coils can freeze up due to dirt buildup, low refrigerant, reduced airflow and moisture condensation. A repairman will first diagnose the reason for the frozen coils and then fix the problem.
Worn Bearings
If your air conditioner starts making a loud noise, this is an indication of worn bearings. This will eventually cause the fan motor to fail and you’ll have to get it replaced too. A technician that does Air Conditioning Repair can replace the worn bearings and examine your fan motor to see if it has any damage.
Eco Air Conditioning provides repair, replacement and maintenance services for your home air conditioner. They also offer air duct cleaning and 24 hour emergency service.
