Like getting your car serviced regularly, air conditioning service appointments provide essential maintenance of the equipment and can detect potential issues before they escalate into costly repairs. In addition, regular visits allow technicians to identify issues early so they can be addressed before costly repairs later.
Unusual Sounds
Strange noises in your home, from creaky floors to squeaky doors, may not seem out of the ordinary; however, some could be warning signs. When it comes to air conditioning systems specifically, unusual sounds or sounds that suggest serious issues require immediate inspection and service by professionals.
Scientists have long struggled to explain one enigmatic sound called The Hum. According to the pros at Chilliwack heating and air conditioning, this low-frequency humming sound can be heard by about two percent of people worldwide and has been reported in various locations around the globe. Theories regarding its origin include electromagnetic radiation, power lines and even Earth tremors.
As for other unexplained noises, such as banging noises may be caused by fan blades clipping the cage or metal rubbing against walls of a unit, while popping and clanking noises might indicate moisture in gas lines or soot entering flue. An experienced technician should be able to quickly resolve these issues quickly while likely checking to see if condensation drain is blocked as well.
Frequent Cycling
If your AC keeps turning on and off without finishing its cooling cycle, this could be short cycling; one of the most damaging problems you could be encountering with it. Short cycling causes compressor overheat which reduces lifespan as well as costly repair bills; energy bills to spike and create uneven temperatures throughout your home can all result from this issue.
Notably, this site says that an AC needs to run for 10-20 minutes each cooling cycle in order to effectively cool your home. If your unit seems to turn on and off quickly, this could indicate short cycling; to rectify this problem you should contact an AC service company as soon as possible.
Frequent cycling of ACs is usually caused by electrical problems, such as loose connections or corrosion on wiring. Because such repairs can be risky to attempt at home, it is wise to contact an HVAC technician in order to quickly identify and resolve these issues.
Short cycling can be a serious threat to your comfort, yet it’s essential to remember that it can be prevented with regular AC maintenance and professional size selection by an HVAC specialist. Contact an air conditioning company now and arrange a visit – their experts can clean hard-to-reach areas while handling potential concerns before they escalate and reduce short cycling risk significantly.
Water Leaks
Air conditioning units that leak water indicate they need repair or replacement, with any leakage signaling that there may be something amiss with the system. Sometimes this means simple fixes like unclogging drain lines and replacing air filters; other times the issue could be much more serious and a professional should be called immediately to address repairs.
Leakage from an AC unit often results when its evaporator coils or air handler become frozen over. Once this happens, either the drain pan or evaporator coils become overwhelmed with excess water that has no where else to go; eventually this water may flow outside via pipe that leads directly from these areas and into your home through an overflow hose or drain line that becomes clogged with grime, dirt and fungus and overflows its designated pan into your home instead of draining away properly.
One reason that your AC may be leaking water could be its condensate pump or float switch has malfunctioned. This pump should activate when its reservoir fills up with water and push it through your home’s drainage system; but if broken or clogged it will continue filling and flooding its reservoir – potentially leaving behind damp coils or even worse, leakage into your home from oversaturated coils or ductwork that eventually leak into other rooms of your home.
Poor Air Quality
Air quality has an enormous effect on our health, particularly for people suffering from allergies, asthma and other respiratory conditions. Poor quality can aggravate their symptoms like fatigue and headaches; with most Americans spending 91% of their time indoors (source: https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/health-and-wellness-articles/2023/july/what-to-know-about-air-quality-alert-days), building owners and occupants both play an essential part in improving indoor quality.
As evidenced by this week’s wildfire smoke pollution, outdoor quality alerts have been issued in numerous communities throughout the Northeast, Southeast and Midwest resulting in unhealthy air for anyone spending time outside. But your AC system can help protect you against these potentially hazardous airborne pollutants while safeguarding the safety of you and your family members from them.
Add moisture accumulation in your air handler or leaky duct can contribute to mold growth, leading to unpleasant odors from chemicals used for surface cleaning or surface treatments. Furthermore, older AC filters could be contributing to this issue – while newer filters that meet HEPA and MERV 13 standards could improve indoor quality while protecting you against harmful particles.
