Are there are several things I should be on the look for when concerned about my central air conditionier system working properly? The answer is yes.
A common central air conditioning problem can occur when rooms are closed off and air flow through the home is disrupted. Other common problems with existing air conditioners result from faulty installation, poor service work performed by a technician, and you or a technician not performing adequate maintenance.
As for Improper installation of a central air conditioner, this can result in leaky ducts and low airflow. It also could be a refrigerant charge issue meaning that the installer did not put the right amount based on the specifications required for your new air conditioning unit. Therefore, the performance and efficiency of the unit is impaired. Also, if your air conditioner fails, it may be in the fuses or circuit breakers that need to be checked.
Here are a few more things you need to check or have checked by a professional
- Refrigerant Could be Leaking
Your unit could be low on refrigerant from a leak. Just adding refrigerant is not the solution. A technician needs to determine where the leak is and repair it first. Then he needs to add the proper amount of refrigerant required for that unit. Also, it is important to remember that refrigerant leaks can also be harmful to our environment and pollute the air.
- Maintenance
Keeping your filters clean and your air conditioning coils clean is important. The air conditioner will not work properly, and the compressor or fans can fail too soon.
- Electric Control Problems
The compressor and fan controls can wear out when a system is oversized. You need to have your electrical connections checked during a professional maintenance inspection.
- Drainage Issues
Since we live in such a humid environment, you may need to check your condensate drain to make sure it is not clogged up and is draining correctly.
We at Action Heating and Air Conditioning hope you found this information informative and helpful. Please remember when you have a heating or cooling problem with your central HVAC system, we are here to help. We have been serving the Mobile and Baldwin County areas since 1997. We are now 2 generations of owners with expert technicians working with us.
Please call us at 251 272-5900 if we can help or contact via our website at www.callaction.net. Please learn about us and all the services we offer there as well.
