When you know the signs of common HVAC repair needs, you can schedule service sooner rather than later and prevent major issues from arising. You can keep reading to learn more about four of the most common HVAC issues we see and the signs of each one.
Then give our team a call to schedule your air conditioning repair in Alachua when the time comes. When you address repair needs now instead of putting off service, you can ultimately save money on potential repair costs and help your air conditioner to last longer.
Capacitor Going Bad
The capacitor is a small and relatively inexpensive component located on the outdoor portion of your air conditioner. Even though the capacitor is small, it has a big job to do. It provides the power boost when your air conditioner is first getting started for a cooling cycle.
Your air conditioner needs power when it is first turning on, and without the capacitor, a lot of extra strain is going into your air conditioner. This strain can lead to the unit wearing out faster and even breaking down completely.
If you begin to hear humming come from your outdoor air conditioner, you need to go ahead and schedule service for us to check out the capacitor. Humming is usually the red flag that indicates the capacitor is struggling to work the way it should.
Leaking Refrigerant
It’s also common for the refrigerant lines to develop leaks, especially as your air conditioner gets older. If you notice cooling problems like a lack of cold air blowing out of the vents, a refrigerant leak may be to blame. As refrigerant leaks out, there isn’t enough refrigerant to cycle through and absorb heat to transfer outside.
As a result, the air blowing through your home is lukewarm at best. Your air conditioner may stay on longer as it tries to cool your home down without success. Leaking refrigerant can also make it more likely that the evaporator coils develop ice, making the problem even worse.
If you do, suspect a refrigerant leak, don’t attempt to address it yourself. Instead, stay away from the refrigerant and give our team a call to clean it up, repair the lines, and then recharge refrigerant levels so that they are adequate for cooling.
Clogs in the Condensate Drain Line
If you don’t rinse your condensate drain line out or schedule routine maintenance for this cleaning, clogs are likely to develop. Clogs form due to dust buildup and mold growth in the lines. Rinsing the lines with vinegar once each month is a great way to clear away any buildup and also destroy mold spores at the same time.
If you notice a water leak near the indoor portion of your AC unit, it’s likely coming from the condensate drain line. Once a clog develops, vinegar may not be enough to break it down. Instead, you need to give our team a call for service and let us take care of the problem. From there, you can make a habit of rinsing the drain line out every month to prevent the problem from happening again.
Bad Blower Motor
The blower motor inside of your air conditioner has a big job to do. It has to push cool airflow all the way through the ductwork and out of the vents in your home. All this work can lead to the blower motor wearing down and needing to be repaired.
There are many times that we can clean out the bearings and relubricate the components so the blower motor can operate effectively again. If this doesn’t work, we may need to replace the blower motor completely. Either way, we can troubleshoot and determine the best course of action.
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