Air Conditioning

In today's modern age, most people take air conditioning for granted. The ability to quickly and easily cool space in the summer heat is not only important to many but even life-saving for some. When an AC unit isn't working, a previously livable home can become a space of agony. There are some ways by which you can prevent this from happening.

Having a skilled AC professional do regularly scheduled maintenance on your system can prevent problems requiring expensive repairs. At least once a year or before the summer temperatures climb, it is advised that air conditioning units undergo a maintenance check. If a specific part of the device malfunctions, higher temperatures usually lead to faster burnouts.

Professionals performing air condition services will:

• replace or clean the air filter
• recalibrating the thermostat
• straighten coil fins
• look for safety hazards, clean the coils
• remove debris from in and around the unit
• measuring refrigerant liquid levels
• checking for leaks

Because these specialists are experts in all facets of air conditioning, they can quickly identify issues, offer solutions, and express suggestions when it is time to replace a part of a whole system. In addition, they are up-to-date on the best ways to communicate with their clients, as well as on safety and best practices. 

After they are done doing their work in your home, it will be up and running again.

Some cooling issues are explicitly self-evident, while others are progressively unobtrusive. There are some repairs that a homeowner can perform on his own, but other ones should be handled by a professional. Not only can the professionals fix the repairs but there is also less of a chance of making a costly mistake with it when they are the ones who handle it. Here are a couple of signs that it's an ideal opportunity to call an expert.

If you've run the air conditioner all day and have tried all the tricks like blocking sunlight or increasing airflow, and your house is still hot, there could be a problem with your unit. If your vents are blowing cold air instead of blowing out hot air, definitely call a professional to come to take a look.

Upper levels of a home can get a bit hotter due to rising heat, but if the temperature differences in each room are big, there could be a bigger problem. Homeowners need to hire a professional to clean and check their unit's ductwork.

You may see your electric bills begin to climb if your air conditioner is working overtime to cool your home. Your air conditioner may be working harder than it should because of a crack in a window or door seal, a leak in the ductwork, dirty coils inside the unit. An AC professional will look for potential problems in it and repair it so that you can start saving again on your next month's energy bills.

A weak airflow can't cool a house so there could be something wrong. Professionals can look to see if the compressor is not working or if the problem is with the ducts.

It can be frustrating to see that everything in your AC unit works except for its thermostat. An air conditioning professional will check out the thermostat's wiring and recalibrate it as part of the diagnostic process.

Banging and scratching sounds coming from the AC unit is a sign to call an expert immediately. They will make repairs to the belt or broken parts before they lead to even more extensive damage. An unpleasant odor emanating from the vents is another sign of a problem with your air conditioner. Whether this is caused by musty mold or burnt wires, it is an expert who can properly deal with it.

If there's liquid leaking from your unit, it's a good idea to call in the professionals immediately. While in some cases, the liquid could be due to cracks in the condensation tubes, often it's refrigerant liquid leaking out. Always assume the worst and call in a professional when your air conditioner is leaking.