Warning Indications You Need AC Repairs

Any Season HVAC • April 14, 2022

Warning Signs That You Need AC Repairs

Regardless of the size and model of your AC system, malfunctions can cause hot air to flow instead of properly cooling your space. If this happens, it can make your home uncomfortable. At the same time, AC breakdowns can lead to inadequate air circulation. Read on to discover the telltale indications you need to repair your AC unit.

Inadequate Cooling

When your AC filters are dirty, the conditioner will struggle to work. Over time, the conditioner can start blowing warm air even during hot seasons. This problem can be caused by the following.

Frozen Evaporator Coils

Your AC evaporator coils help the unit work by extracting heat from the circulating air. The heat then cools and condenses. This happens through the dripping pans and condensate drains. Moisture is also withheld during the cooling and condensation and then passes out of the system. When the vapor collects and settles on the evaporator coils, it freezes and helps increase the circulation of cool air.
However, when your evaporator coils have problems, the condensation and cooling processes won't happen as expected, and the moisture won't cool or settle. Because of this, the circulation of enough cool air reduces, and the conditioner blows more warm air instead.

Refrigerant Leakage

An AC refrigerant leakage is another cause for the conditioner to blow warm air. Refrigerant leaks can be caused by continuous use, corrosion, improper installation, or factory defects. When the refrigerant is leaking, the AC unit cannot charge properly, making it unable to cool the air it collects from the surroundings. As a result, the circulating air will feel warmer than it should be.

Outrageous Electricity Bills

Your AC system can cause higher electricity bills for many reasons. This could be because of dirty filters, leaking ducts, or failing motors and capacitors. Each of these components leads to higher electric bills in the following ways.

Dirty Filters

When debris fills up in the air filters, it hinders them from filtering the air and allowing it to flow correctly. As a result, the AC unit takes too long to cool your space. When the conditioner delays the filter and release of air, the more electricity it consumes, resulting in high electricity bills.

Leaky Air Ducts

Your AC ducts are the passageways for the cool and conditioned air throughout your space. When air ducts leak, the air escapes into the room instead of circulating through the room. When this happens, the system will run harder trying to restore the escaping air, which automatically increases its electricity consumption, hence the outrageous electricity bills.

Malfunctioning Motor and Capacitor

The capacitors and motors work together with the AC compressor to allow the system to pass cold and warm air efficiently. Failure of these components leads to the conditioner's inefficiency, which leads to excessive electricity consumption.

Insufficient Refrigerant

Besides malfunctioning motors and capacitors, low refrigerant levels inside the AC can cause the system to function slowly. This also means the conditioner will have to work extra hard to cool your space. On top of that, insufficient refrigerant also leads to AC leaks leading to more air escaping. Over time, these problems can lead other components to malfunction, which will likely require immediate repairs or replacements.

Unbearable Sounds

Loud noises from your conditioning unit can be due to particles stuck in the condenser, loose parts, screws, or sometimes a broken compressor or fan motor. If the sounds are noisy and rattling, one possible cause is particles in the condenser.
To correctly repair your conditioning unit and prevent further damage, don’t DIY the project. Find an experienced and reliable technician with great reviews and customer testimonials. You can always find a reliable technician at Any Season Heating & Air Conditioning. Contact us today for prompt and dependable AC repairs.

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