Signs Your Air Conditioner Needs Repair

If you are a homeowner in Nanaimo and Central Vancouver Island, as summertime draws nearer, there is a high chance that your use of air conditioning will increase. Hence you will want your air conditioning to be in good working condition. The importance of having a working air conditioner in the house, particularly during the hot season, can never be overstated because it brings comfort to the family and enhances the health and general well-being of the entire household.

However, just like every other household equipment, several factors (most of which are mechanical) can cause the air conditioning to malfunction. Examples include; a clogged drainage line, bad capacitor, worn-out compressor and fan controls, dirty HVAC filter, AC coil and Thermostat issues, etc. For most of these issues, you will need to call a professional to come and fix the AC unit when they set in.

But then again, not every air conditioning issue – particularly those detected very early – requires the intervention of an expert. Also, since repairing an AC unit doesn’t always come cheap, early detection of these issues before they become very big will save you a lot of money and time.

Therefore, this article will familiarize you with some warning signs you need to look out for in your AC before they break down completely.

5 Signs You Need To Repair Your Air Conditioner

1.     If It Is Blowing Out Hot Air Instead Of Cold Air

The purpose of using an air conditioner is to cool the house and not make it even hotter. Therefore, if your air conditioner is starting to blow out hot air instead of cold air, it is time to call for expert help. Several factors can cause your AC System to blow hot air out, and it could be a result of a damaged or broken compressor. It could also come as a result of a refrigerant leak. When faced with this issue, you will need to call an expert because it is something you can not fix. Note that the earlier you detect this kind of issue, the better. This is because if you continue to use your AC even after detecting this issue, your AC System can develop another issue, costing you even more money.

1.     If You Start Noticing Moisture Around Your AC Unit

Seeing moisture around your AC unit is only sometimes a good sign. If you keep noticing moisture around your system even after cleaning, then it means that your AC is leaking. You should not hope to experience leakage around the air conditioner because, generally, it’s not good for the system. This doesn’t mean that the moment you see liquid contents beside your AC unit, your AC is automatically done for. Instead, we are saying that many factors often cause water leakages, and usually, the causes are very hard to detect. For instance, the leakage could be caused by a blocked drain tube. Also, leakages could arise as a result of a refrigerant leak.

While the former is a minor issue and can even be solved without professional help, the latter will require the intervention of an expert because the longer the leakage persists, the additional problems will likely arise.

2.     Odd Sounds

Except for sounds from the AC motor (fairly quiet), air conditioners are supposed to run quietly. When you notice that your AC is starting to give loud unusual sounds, something may be wrong with your air conditioner. The best way to fix this is to call an expert to come and fix it. Note that the moment you notice that your AC is starting to give out odd sounds, do not prolong the usage; instead, turn off it immediately and call an expert. Air conditioners are not humans; they don’t run off injuries!

3.     When the Air Conditioner Start Giving Out Odd Smells

Air conditioners are only meant to blow out cold air; they are not meant to give out any smell. If you now notice that your air conditioner is beginning to give out an odd/strong smell, then what that means is that there is an issue or issues somewhere. Your AC unit can give out an odd smell if an electric wire is burning either internally or externally. However, this problem is something you can not fix, and the best thing would be to call an expert to come and fix it.

4.     AC Lifespan Is Over

Just like every living thing, Air conditioning units also have a lifespan. Although, they do not have a specific lifespan because we have seen air conditioners lasting more than 10 years. Conversely, we have seen AC units struggling to last for 4 years. Therefore, if you have used your AC for up to 10 years, you should try to change it. This is because if an AC has exceeded its lifespan, it will start developing a series of issues, costing you even more money.  Also, if your AC hasn’t exceeded its lifespan, but you have already repaired it 4 to 5 times, you should consider changing it.

CONCLUSION

As summertime draws nearer, you need to do everything to keep your home at a comfortable temperature, enhancing your health and making your family comfortable. If your air conditioner displays any of the telltale signs we outlined above, it’s time to call in a professional. At CNA Electric Ltd, our highly trained technicians is standing by to help you get your AC unit back up and running again—in no time flat. So don’t wait until the situation gets any worse—pick up the phone and give us a call today.