NEWBERRY SPRINGS AC Repairs

Typically your air conditioner should last you in the range of 10-15 years, so long as it has been well maintained and taken care of.  However, each unit is different – some will last longer, others won’t.

If your AC is older than ten years, you may want to start thinking about a new system.

If your AC is freezing up it is likely due to a lack of air getting to the evaporator coils or it could be a lack of coolant in the system.  If your system is freezing up, it is recommended that you have a professional check it.

Some symptoms can include:

• Increase in the amount you are charged monthly for your home energy
• Abnormal or loud noises coming from the system
• Bad odors coming from the unit
• Not enough airflow
• …and much more.

Let us begin with the most apparent sign that your air conditioning unit requires some repairs, as it is not chilling the air inside your home. When you switch on your AC and do not notice that the air is blowing out of your registers or, in case the ducts do not get cooler as the day proceeds, it is a likely sign that your AC unit required some professional repairs. You might have a malfunctioning air conditioner if the air conditioner won’t turn on or the temperature inside your abode is not cooling down within a reasonable time. Your compressor may be malfunctioning, your Freon line might have a leak, or the power connections may have a short circuit. Whatever the reason, you should call your home warranty company or an air conditioner repair company immediately.  

(It is a good idea to check the filter of your air conditioning unit to check if it needs replacement or cleaning, as that is the cheapest and easiest fix for an air conditioning unit that will not turn on.)  

Your air conditioning unit needs to be looked at by a professional if you turn the unit on, but there is little or no airflow. A failed blower motor, a clog in the ducts, or a leak in your ductwork, can cause such a problem.

Your air conditioner might need repairs if you hear odd noises such as squealing or grinding coming from your air conditioner, even if everything else is working properly. Your air conditioning unit may need some cleaning or something that has come loose and makes an unusual noise. It needs to be tightened. Notwithstanding, this is a good warning sign that your AC is failing and, if detected early, can save you much cash in the long run without you having to pay for substantial repairs to the unit.  

Another uncommon sign of air conditioner failure is not one you can hear or see, but one you can smell. You may have dirty cooling coils, a clogged condensate drain, or mold in your ductwork when the air from your air conditioner is coming out musty & moldy, you can get an air conditioning tune-up in the springtime to fight some of these snags if your house is covered by a home warranty plan from Landmark. Not only will an HVAC technician check the condensation lines for you and clean the condenser coils, but they will also clean the electrical connections of the unit and check the thermostat, the motors in the unit, and the refrigerant levels. 

If this is what’s happening, you most likely have a condensation line blockage if you notice puddles, leakages, or freezing on your air conditioning unit. This line removes condensation built up while cooling your home. When it is leaking or blocked, the excess condensation can puddle onto the ground, leak out, or freeze onto the coils. There is also the chance of this being a sign of a Freon leak that can be extremely hazardous for pets and humans. Give your home warranty company a call immediately if you notice too much water of any type around your air conditioner. You can save much money detecting this problem before it becomes a bigger one. 

Do you receive higher power bills even though you are running your air conditioner the same amount every day? It is a warning sign of something going wrong with your AC unit. Normally, this means your AC is not running efficiently and is compensating when attempting to cool your home. This means that you will receive higher than normal energy bills. This means that your air conditioner is failing, either from burning out the mechanical components from running at such high levels for a longer duration or from the original problem that is causing the inefficiency. Make sure to call your home warranty company or an air conditioning repair company to get your air conditioner repaired.  

It would help if you also looked at the age of your air conditioning unit. These units can last approximately 15-20 years. If your air conditioning unit is nearing that age, it could just be wearing out due to normal wear and tear.