With everyone spending so much time at home, and warmer weather arriving fast, one of the worst things that can happen is a malfunctioning air conditioning unit. Not only will you not be able to cool your house, but you will also face significant, last-minute expenses.
Modern air conditioning units are complex systems that need professional care and regular maintenance. By the time your air conditioner shows complete failure, it might be too late to do any repairs – or they will cost you an arm and a leg. Therefore, it is vital to stay on top of things and understand the warning signs indicating that your air conditioner needs a check-up.
We have put together a list of red flags that should prompt you to contact your air conditioning repair technician immediately to service your Athens, GA air conditioning needs.
The primary purpose of the air conditioning unit is to provide cool air indoors. So, if you are getting warm air from your AC unit, it might be time to call a professional to take a look at it. The most common reasons for hot air problems are the compressor malfunctioning and the AC unit running out of cooling gas.
Just make sure to check that your AC settings are lower than your room temperature and set for cooling. If the hot air is still coming out, it is time to make that call.
If your AC unit suddenly needs longer to cool your living space or the airflow seems much weaker than before, the motor of the AC unit might be malfunctioning, or a clogged air filter might be limiting the airflow. Regardless of the reason, the weak performance of your AC unit is a cause for concern, and you should seek professional help.
Most AC units use a specific cycling system by design, and the weather rarely affects this system. Yes, hot summer days during the heatwave might cycle on the AC unit more frequently, but excessive cycling is a sure-fire sign of a malfunctioning AC unit.
Regardless of the weather outside, the AC unit should always provide a more neutral cooled air inside with normal humidity levels. Air high in humidity is unpleasant and can cause all kinds of health problems to the population that is vulnerable to high humidity. All signs are that your AC unit either needs a tune-up or professional repair.
If you have noticed a bad smell coming out of your AC unit, especially when it is being turned on or off, the chances are that your AC unit needs maintenance. Although not a significant issue for the health of your AC unit, bad odors are a sure sign that your air filter and AC unit are full of micro bacterial growth and need a thorough cleaning and tune-up.
Most of the modern AC units are nearly silent by design, so an AC unit that is suddenly making a lot of noise or rattling needs a check-up. It might be just a loose screw or misaligned fan, but if you don’t address the problem, it could cause significant damage to the unit and leave behind an enormous repair bill. Take action before that happens.
If you suspect that your AC unit is having problems, it is time to call your Athens, GA air conditioning repair service. Acker Heating & Cooling will have a technician en route to your location in no time.
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