Day in and day out, if you are like most people, you don’t give your air conditioner a great deal of consideration. Nevertheless, when it’s hot outside, you probably expect it to keep you nice and cool and comfortable.
At Delaware Heating & Air, we recognize that A/Cs are oftentimes overlooked until they breakdown or they need some sort of service. This is why we are always available to help homeowners all over the Central Ohio Area. After all, we count on our air conditioners to perform optimally as well within our own homes. This is why we have a history of treating our customers as if they were family. Just read some of our reviews.
In that same vein of service, we present the following list of some of the more common things that could be going on if you are having problems with your A/C.
Primary Reasons For Air Conditioners Failure
Lack of proper maintenance.
Regular, routine maintenance is vital to your air conditioner’s lifespan, efficiency, and performance. Having a licensed technician visit your home will help recognize possible problems before they become greater problems. When completing annual maintenance, our technicians clean your air conditioning coils and examine your system. Neglecting to have your system maintained often voids any warranties from the A/C’s manufacturer.
Frozen Coils.
Clogged air filters (which need to be replaced regularly) or obstructed ductwork can produce airflow obstacles in your system, which can lead to frozen coils. Regularly cleaning or replacing your air filter and keeping your ductwork free and clear are two essential rules to follow to avoid frozen coils.
Lack of Refrigerant.
Air conditioner refrigerants are hazardous. As such, any sort of leakage should be repaired and the refrigerant should be recharged by a licensed technician as soon as possible. If your refrigerant levels are low, your air conditioner will not operate properly.
Compressor, fan blade, and electrical issues.
When an A/C compressor goes bad, it is usually the result of underlying issues that are placing stress on the system. These problems could include dirty coils, low refrigerant levels, electrical problems, fan blade issues, and more. As such, here is yet another reason why annual maintenance is so indispensable. Our technicians can recognize worn out and damaged parts before you find yourself in need of emergency repairs.
Faulty circuit breaker or fuse.
One of the first things that you need to check if your air conditioner fails is your circuit breaker or its fuse. Be sure to give it 10 to 15 minutes to let your air conditioner cool. Then, replace the fuse or reset the breaker and find out if that’s the cause of the issue. If neither of these efforts fixes the problem, you could have tripped something known as a “high-pressure limit switch.” In such situations, we strongly urge homeowners to give us a call.
Defective thermostat.
If your home’s thermostat starts failing, your A/C usually cycles off and on frequently — if it at all. In these types of problems, it’s normally time to consider a thermostat upgrade. Having us install a smart or programmable thermostat will pay for itself in energy savings.
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